The SIS Early Adopter Program is now closed.

When launched in 2004, the Supports Intensity Scale caught the attention of many U.S. states as a tool that assures fair, just, and equitable supports to people with developmental disabilities. In response, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ( formerly AAMR) launched an Early Adopters program to encourage the use of SIS in print and electronic formats in U.S. states and large provider organizations.

Benefits of the Early Adopters program include:

• Volume discounts in pricing on print version
• Technical assistance
• Training opportunities
• National visibility

To learn more about these benefits click on "Benefits" link to the left.

Why the interest in SIS?

John Ashbaugh, state policy consultant to AAIDD explains, "At the individual planning and budgeting level the Scale ensures that the full range of supports is considered and that resource requirements are adequately quantified. At the state and sub-state administrative levels the SIS provides a standardized, transparent, and well-tested tool required for a credible, equitable resource allocation and/or evidence-based payment systems."

If you are interested in adopting the SIS in your state or organization, please use this form to contact us.

SIS Early Adopters

State of Georgia

State of Colorado

State of Utah

State of Louisiana 

State of Washington

Melwood, Maryland

Good Shepherd Communities

HARC, Florida