What is an individual support plan (ISP)?
(1) The individual support plan (ISP) is the primary tool DDD uses to: (a) Determine and document the client’s needs; and (b) Identify the services to meet those needs. (2) The existing plan of care (POC) for the client remains in effect until a new ISP is developed. (3) The ISP must include (see chapter 388-828 WAC): (a) The client’s identified health and welfare needs; (b) Both paid and unpaid services approved to meet the identified health and welfare needs; (c) How often the client will receive each service; (d) How long the client will need each service; and (e) Who will provide each service.
An Individual Support Plan (ISP) is a document that summarises the support that will be provided specifically to a student. These are regularly updated according to the changes in the student’s circumstances, for example their support requirements may change following their needs assessment. The student will be asked to sign a copy of their ISP agreeing to the terms and conditions of the services provided. A Disability Adviser will discuss these with the student during their appointment. Along with their ISP they will be provided with a copy of our Disability Handbook which identifies the support that they will be provided with.
