Emergency Planning Guide for Persons With Developmental Disabilities

This is a step-by-step guide designed to aid caregivers in preparing an individualized plan to ensure the appropriate personal and daily care of their family member, in the event the caregiver is incapacitated. It is intended primarily for parents, siblings and other loved ones who are responsible for the care and fiduciary oversight of a family member with developmental disabilities. The term caregiver is used throughout the guide for ease in reading, and is not to be confused with fee-for-service caregivers who are paid to provide daily care for individuals with developmental disabilities.