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This research aims to identify the factors that hinder and promote time processing abilities (TPA) and daily time management skills (DTM) of people with an intellectual disability (ID). Although problems with time management are very common in persons with ID, literature on this topic is scarce. Method: A modified Delphi study with individual interviews (round 1) and group discussions (round 2 and 3) for feedback on the data from the first round. An expert panel (N=50) is consulted divided into three groups: people with ID, (family-professional) caregivers and technology-and-care experts. Participants comment on how to support the TPA and DTM skills of persons with ID. Results: Main findings, commonalities and differences between the three groups will be discussed. The results provide insight into the hindering and promoting factors and ways to support people with ID to improve their TPA and DTM skills. An example will be shown of the use of technology to improve wake-sleep routines in people with a severe ID. Conclusions: Practice shows that there are various means available from (technical) devices and caregivers to support people with ID with DTM. Usability is partly determined by the severity of the ID and additional diagnoses of the person. Keywords: Support needs, daily time management, time processing abilities, intellectual disability, visual impairment, semi-structured interviews