The Supports Intensity Scale™ (SIS) is a tool designed to measure the relative intensity of support each person with developmental disabilities needs to fully participate in community life. In the NC Innovations system, all individuals will be required to have a SIS completed. The SIS is intended to be used in conjunction with person-centered planning processes to assist planning teams in developing individual support plans that are responsive to the needs and choices of persons with disabilities.
It can be used in combination with other assessment tools, such as psychological assessments, risk assessments, etc. to assist individuals receiving services and their support teams in developing person-centered plans that focus on strengths and abilities, not deficits. |