Each County Board of Developmental Disabilities establishes waiting lists This link opens a pdf in a new tab. when there are not enough resources to meet the needs of everyone requesting service. For services with waiting lists, the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities will document an individual’s request and will place their name and date on the waiting list.

The Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities has a waiting list for all waivers. This means many people want the service but may have to wait before receiving the service. People on the waiting list are served in order according to the date they went on the list and their priority status.  Individuals who meet specific criteria for priority categories or emergencies may receive services sooner. The Service Coordinator can provide more information about the waiting lists and other services offered by the agency.