be either 21 and older or between 18-21 years of age with a high school diploma or certificate of completion

have a developmental disability diagnosis that originated before the age of 22 and documented by a physician

have a written prescription from a physician documenting medical necessity for services

ability to feed themselves without physical prompting

independent personal hygiene and toilet skills

can take and manage medication with oversight, as well as any daily self-monitoring, such as blood sugar levels

no current or chronic history of addiction or serious mental illness

ability to participate and learn in a small group setting

ability to communicate wants, needs, and discomfort/illness

no recent history (within the past 12 months) of severe aggression toward self, others, or property, including self-injurious behaviors

no interfering behaviors requiring intensive, one-on-one intervention