Allows certain persons with developmental disabilities 21 years of age and older to simultaneously participate in adult day and employment programs.*

This bill (S 653) allows adults aged 21+ with developmental disabilities who are transitioning from child-focused services to adult services to participate in both an adult day program and an employment program simultaneously. It directly affects individuals previously restricted from accessing both types of support at the same time. The key mechanism requires applicants to meet eligibility for both programs and have their individualized service plan explicitly authorize participation in both, as defined by the bill (day programs provide habilitation/sheltered workshops, employment programs offer vocational training for sheltered work). The bill removes barriers to integrated support by mandating this dual participation when plans document it.