The Supports Intensity Scale (SIS®) Needs Assessment has been used as a person-centered planning tool in the Commonwealth of Virginia for many years. The SIS does not focus on identifying an individuals’ deficits, but rather on identifying the supports an individual needs to achieve their goals. The tool was developed by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD).
The SIS focuses on the strengths of people, not their challenges. To schedule a SIS, please complete the secure scheduling form within 2 weeks of receiving it. Public Consulting Group (PCG) will reach the identified contact to schedule the assessment.
Please note: All Respondents are expected to stay for the duration of the assessment. If the individual chooses not to stay for the duration, arrangements must be made however, the Assessor must be able to see/interact with the individual at the beginning of the assessment.
For additional information, please visit:
https://www.aaidd.org/sis/sis-a/sis-a-resources
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DBHDS-SIS®-Standard-Operating-Procedures-and-Review-Process-4.28.2023.pdf