Who is eligible for services?

Pinewood is a community-based DT&H (day training and habilitation) program providing pre-vocational, vocational and employment services for persons having developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries and other related conditions (autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy). You must be 18 years of age and older.

Developmental Disability Eligibility:

• IQ less than 70 according to AAMD Standards*.
• Manifested before age 22.
• Likely to continue indefinitely.
• Results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major activity:
  • self-care
  • receptive and expressive language
  • learning
  • mobility
  • self-direction
  • capacity for independent living
  • economic self-sufficiency
• Reflects the person’s need for a combination and sequence of services which are life-long, or of extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.

Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injury Eligibility

• Age 18 and older
• TBI Waiver-eligible
• CADI Waiver-eligible
• Program Services-TBI
• Structured day services
• Prevocational services
• Supported employment

Persons applying must have case management services and be referred by their case manager. Persons receiving case management services outside of St. Louis County or Carlton County can request host-county concurrence. For St. Louis County, contact Brian Chilberg, Developmental Disabilities Supervisor, 218-726-2083. For Carlton County, contact Pam Brumfeld, Developmental Disabilities Supervisor, 218-879-4511. If you are already receiving services through St. Louis County or Carlton County, contact your case manager. If placement at Pinewood-Duluth is desired, case managers can contact Chris Filteau, Program Director at 218-724-6669. Case managers may contact Carol Esala, Program Director for Pinewood-Cloquet at 218-879-4566. We encourage you to come and tour our programs.

*AAMD Standards – The AAMD Adaptive Behavior Scale is designed to measure children’s personal independence and social skills. Adaptive behavior is a critical component in the diagnosis classification of the mentally retarded and is defined as “the effectiveness or degree with which the individuals meet the standards of personal independence and social responsibility expected for his or her age and cultural group.” The AAMD Adaptive Behavior Scale is recommended as part of classification/diagnostic battery in screening and placement decisions regarding the mentally handicapped.