How to Join Our Services at Full Life Hawai‘i

Before applying, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria:

• Citizenship and Residency: You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident and a resident of Hawaii.
• Disability Requirements: You need a diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental disability that meets DDD’s criteria.

Collect all required information to support your application, including:

• Proof of Citizenship and Residency: Such as a birth certificate or green card.
• Medical and Psychological Evaluations: Including any diagnoses and assessments of your disability.
• School Records and Assessments: If applicable, like your Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Legal Documentation: Guardianship documents if you are over eighteen.

Reach out to the DDD office in your area to schedule a meeting with an intake worker:

• Find your local DDD contact information here 
• It’s recommended that you attend this meeting personally, even if you have assistance.

• Initial Meeting: Provide all your gathered documents to your intake worker at this meeting.
• Additional Information: After the review, you might be asked to provide more information to support your application.

• After submitting all required documents, DDD has thirty (30) working days to make an eligibility determination.
• You will receive notification of whether you are eligible or not.

• If eligible, you will be assigned a case manager to develop an ISP that outlines your services, goals, and the supports needed to achieve them.

• Once your ISP is set, you will be presented with a list of approved service providers.
• Select Full Life Hawaii to start receiving personalized care and support tailored to your needs.