DD Waiver Programs Offered byHDFS

Day Habilitation

The Day Habilitation Program is an hourly service program that provides goal specific skill building and support through community-based activities and involvement.

The service is built around a daily program comprised of functional and meaningful activities that are chosen by the Individual and relates to his/her goals, objectives and interests. Day Habilitation also is intended to assist the person in developing skills and natural supports to maximize their independence and over-all quality of life.

Day Habilitation may be provided at a HDFS center, in the community, or in some cases, the private home of the Consumer and is intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older.

Generally, the Day Habilitation Program focuses on

• Participation in adult education

• Providing time, information, materials and other resources for the Individual to pursue hobbies and structured recreation

• Providing guidance in personal care (such as hygiene)

• Providing assistance and support with self-administration of medication and use of assistive devices and/or medical equipment.

• Providing education on nutrition and development of choice making skills.

• Providing assistance with the development and maintenance of social and individual relationships.

• Other activities or support that are likely to develop skills leading to maximum independence.

Community Access

The Community Access Program is an hourly service designed to provide an alternative or companion service to the Day Habilitation Program. Community Membership program is designed to promote self-determination increase independence and enhance the Individual's ability to interact with and contribute to their community.  This service is provided outside of the home or regular Day Habilitation Service and includes meaningful participation in integrated community settings such

• Cultural events

• Social/leisure activities

• Volunteer activities

• Clubs and Organizations

Independent Living

The Independent Living Program, formerly known as Assisted Living, provides the Individual with less than 24 hours per day of staff assistance in their home.. This program is designed to increase or maintain the Person's skills, independence and promote self-advocacy. Staff support is available as needed and is furnished on a planned periodic schedule.

This service includes:

• Assistance with money management

• Meal planning and preparation

• Routine household care

• Personal Care such as bathing, eating, dressing and individual hygiene.

• Arrangements for transportation to and from medical and dental appointments.

Supported Living

The Supported Living Program provides Individual's with a group living home environment with 3 or fewer individuals. The program is designed to provide 24 hour supervision by a direct care staff member.

Behavior Therapy

Behavior Therapy is an hourly service designed to assist the Individual in improving or maintaining adaptive behavior through assessment/evaluation, development, implementation and management of a behavior support plan, treatment and care giver/staff training and support.

All Behavior Therapy is provided by licensed practitioners. The Therapy is intended to promote self-advocacy and to support the person's vision, goals and objectives as identified in their treatment plan.

Personal Care

The Personal Care Program is an hourly program that assist's the Client with activities of daily living. The main focus of the Personal Care program is to enhance the client's ability for independence.

Personal Care generally includes such things as

• Assistance with household chores

• Meal Preparation

• Going with the client on errands and shopping trips

• Personal Care such as hygiene, grooming, bathing, showering, dressing, shaving, oral care, and nail care)

• Skin care to maintain good skin integrity and/or prevent skin infections or pressure sores.

• Mobility assistance and minor wheelchair maintenance

• Support for the self-administration of medication.

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