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With Medicaid funding at risk, Laura’s message is clear – “It’s time to mobilize”… day camps. Our reach is broad, and our impact is deep—each individual we support has unique needs that require personalized care.  Our direct support professionals (DSPs) are the backbone of these services , ensuring that every person we support has the opportunity to thrive in their community. DSPs begin their careers with a passion to help others, and we provide the tools for them to grow. Many of our DSPs have worked with families … ever. This funding is needed to end waitlists for lifespan services like community and supported living, personal supports, respite, meaningful day services, employment supports, assistive technology, and more, as well as  to ensure health and …

Transition from school-based services to HCBS Waiver adult services… someone who supported me. In January of 2015, I was also given an individual budget through CBDD. I used my budget for home care services, which help with things such as working on grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning and other life skills. I also … these waivers in the future .) Waivers can pay for things such as adult day programs; assistive technology or equipment; respite services for caregivers; direct service providers to offer support with cooking, cleaning, shopping, leisure, community outings and more; …

Financial assistance resources… experience with special needs financial planning. We have also included some personal stories from other parents or caregivers like you. Learn more and download the free  Financial Planning Tool Kit . State and Federal Disability Benefits … The benefits provided by these waiver programs vary by state, but most generally provide coverage for medical treatments, respite care, transportation, in-home support, and more. In some states, children  do not  need to meet eligibility criteria …

Policy Pulse Newsletter - July 2023… Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment benefits to PreK-12 special education, postsecondary transition, career and technical education and higher education. Learn more about a few of the bills we currently support.   RISE Act … their life spans to live, remain safe and participate in their communities. This includes residential and day supports, respite, recreation, transportation and others.  Unfortunately, lengthy waiting lists exist around the country and the … creates a pilot program across the metro areas of Miami and Tampa to give those on the waiver waitlist access to a managed care program set of supports. Infrastructure/Process Improvement -  The state budget included $6million for increased wage …

International autism organizations… +61 3 9479 2497 Fax: +61 3 9479 1956 Email:  otarc@latrobe.edu.au  The Margot Prior Wing – Autism Specific Early Learning & Care Centre La Trobe Community Children’s Centre La Trobe University | Bundoora Campus | Victoria | Australia Tel: +61 3 … Phone/ Fax: 062 431 854944 Email: d381e@yahoo.com  IRELAND i.C.A.R.E. (Inishowen Children’s Autism Related Education) Day, Respite & Activity Centre Looking Glass Brae, Ballymacarry, Buncrana, County Donegal,  Ireland  Tel: 086 108 1200 Tel: 074 …