The Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)®
The Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)® is used to measure the frequency and intensity of supports an individual with an intellectual disability needs to meet quality of life goals. The SIS® is an instrument developed by the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD).
Virginia piloted the SIS® in various CSBs and Training Centers beginning in 2006. On April 1, 2009, the Commonwealth adopted the instrument as the statewide assessment tool for individuals on MR/ID and DS waivers. Here are resources for using and learning about the SIS®.
- Forms
- Learning Materials
- Related Forms
- Supports Intensity Scale Appeal Process
SIS® Appeal form New!
- Adult SIS® Interviewer's Training (December 11-12, 2012, Chantilly) New!
- Orientation to The Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)® (PowerPoint)
- Orientation to The Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)® and the Person-Centered Planning (PCP) Process (May 2009)
- SIS® in Virginia (PowerPoint)
- Why The SIS®?
- The SIS® and Individual Service Plans (white paper)
- SIS® Log In for Administrators and Interviewers
- SIS® Psychometrics (white paper)
- Additional SIS® Information
The SIS® Additional Support Needs Risk Assessment form is used in the following initiatives: Money Follows the Person (MFP), Person Centered Planning (PCP), and ICF/ID.
- Annual Risk Assessment form (01/2010) (Word 2003)
- Annual Risk Assessment (SIS® Section 4) Instructions (Word 2003)
- Sample SIS® Report
- SIS® Family Report Sample
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- March 26-27 Adult SIS Richmond, at DBHDS
- April 16th for the Children’s SIS Richmond, at DBHDS
- Case Management Forms for Waiver, ISAR, ISP
- ICF/ID Forms for Person Centered Planning (PCP)
- Individual Support Plan (ISP) Forms for Person Centered Planning (PCP)
- Money Follows the Person (MFP)
- Forms Search
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