A. To be eligible for state-supported developmental disability services, you must have
a diagnosis of mental retardation or a developmental disability and meet the criteria for
“most in need.” People who are “most in need” of services are those with social,
emotional, developmental, or physical disabilities resulting from mental
retardation/developmental disabilities who without state-supported services, would have
significant difficulty or be unable to successfully live day to day. In addition, family
support services are available for people with autism and certain other developmental
disabilities.