قد يتعرض الناجون من إصابات الدماغ للتمييز بعدة طرق. بعض الأمثلة تشمل: التمييز في العمل: قد يواجه العديد من الناجين من إصابات الدماغ التمييز عند البحث عن عمل. وقد يُحرمون من الوظيفة أو يتم تجاوزهم في الترقية بسبب إصابتهم، أو قد يضطرون إلى شغل وظيفة ذات أجر أقل. التمييز التعليمي: قد يواجه الناجون من إصابات الدماغ أيضًا التمييز في النظام التعليمي. وقد يتم رفض قبولهم في مدرسة أو برنامج ما أو قد يتم استبعادهم من فصول أو أنشطة معينة. التمييز في الرعاية الصحية: قد لا يتلقى بعض الناجين من إصابات الدماغ نفس المستوى من الرعاية أو الاهتمام من مقدمي الرعاية الصحية كأفراد لا يعانون من إصابات في الدماغ. وقد يُحرمون أيضًا من التغطية التأمينية لخدمات العلاج أو إعادة التأهيل. التمييز الاجتماعي: قد يتم استبعاد الناجين من إصابات الدماغ من الأنشطة الاجتماعية أو يتم معاملتهم بشكل مختلف من قبل أصدقائهم وعائلاتهم. ويمكن أن تكون النتيجة العزلة ومحدودية فرص التفاعل الاجتماعي. التمييز في البيئة التي يسهل الوصول إليها: قد يواجهون عوائق في الوصول إلى المباني ووسائل النقل وغيرها من أنشطة الحياة اليومية بسبب عدم وجود بنية تحتية يمكن الوصول إليها ومن الجدير بالذكر أن القوانين واللوائح المعمول بها لحماية الأفراد ذوي الإعاقة، مثل قانون الأمريكيين ذوي الإعاقة (ADA) الذي يحظر التمييز ضد الأفراد ذوي الإعاقة في التوظيف والسكن والمرافق العامة وغيرها من المجالات. على الرغم من القوانين، لا يزال من الممكن حدوث هذه الأنواع من التمييز، وقد يحتاج الناجون من إصابات الدماغ إلى المدافعين والتمثيل القانوني لحماية حقوقهم. يمكنك الإبلاغ عن التمييز بالضغط هنا.

Finding suitable housing can be a complex process for individuals with disabilities, including those with acquired brain injuries. In Connecticut, numerous Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) offer various options. ABI Resources, a leading provider in disability support services for the Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program, is dedicated to assisting clients in navigating these options efficiently. Connecticut Public Housing Agencies Overview: Connecticut boasts a wide range of Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) dedicated to offering affordable housing solutions. These agencies span from Ansonia to Windsor Locks, each providing unique opportunities for residents to find suitable accommodations that meet their specific needs. ABI Resources is committed to facilitating access to these vital resources, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have the support they need to apply to their town's agency authority. Key Steps to Apply for Public Housing in Connecticut: Select Your Town Agency Authority: With a comprehensive list of Connecticut Public Housing Agencies, including but not limited to the Bridgeport Housing Authority, New Haven Housing Authority, and Stamford Housing Authority, it's crucial to start your application process by selecting the agency that serves your locality. Understanding the Application Process: Each Housing Authority has its application process. ABI Resources offers expertise in understanding these procedures, making the application as seamless as possible for our clients. Leveraging the Connecticut Department of Housing: For broader support and resources, the Connecticut Department of Housing plays a crucial role in offering guidance and assistance to individuals looking to navigate the public housing system. Personalized Support Services: ABI Resources provides personalized support services, ensuring that individuals with disabilities, including those under the Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program, receive the tailored assistance they need to secure housing. Our work at ABI Resources has enabled numerous clients to successfully apply and secure housing through various agencies such as the Hartford Housing Authority and the Norwalk Housing Authority. These success stories underscore the importance of specialized support in navigating the public housing application process. Navigating the public housing landscape in Connecticut can be daunting, especially for individuals with disabilities. ABI Resources stands as a beacon of support, offering expert guidance and personalized services to ensure our clients can find a place they can call home. By working closely with Connecticut Public Housing Agencies, we strive to make housing accessible for everyone, regardless of their challenges. Contact Us: For more information on how ABI Resources can assist you or your loved ones in securing public housing in Connecticut, please contact us. Our team of experts is ready to provide the support and guidance you need every step of the way.

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What is the MFP Program and what does it do? The MFP program helps a person with the funding and organization of moving out of a medical facility. It helps with setting up housing, necessities, medical equipment and temporary in home caregivers. MFP is a federal demonstration grant, received by the CT Department of Social Services from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It was awarded to help rebalance the long-term care system so that individuals have the maximum independence and freedom of choice regarding where they live and receive care and services. The program builds on current programs by offering enhanced community services and support to those who have resided in nursing facilities for at least three months. Under MFP, CT will receive, for those transitioning back to the community, an enhanced Medicaid match of nine million dollars over five years, being reimbursed for 75 percent of costs for the first year back in the community instead of the customary 50 percent. This federal support is a financial incentive for Conn. to reduce the use of more expensive institutional care for Medicaid recipients. The approach is more cost-effective for taxpayers and is expected to lead to improved quality of life for older adults and people with physical and developmental disabilities and mental illness. People transitioning back into the community have the choice of where they want to live, whether it’s the person’s own home, a family member’s home, an apartment or congregate living. Goals of the MFP Increase dollars spent on home and community based services. Increase the percent of people receiving their long-term services in the community relative to those in institutions. Decrease the number of hospital discharges to nursing facilities for those requiring care after discharge. Increase the probability of people returning to the community within the first three months of admission to an institution Transition individuals out of institutions and back into the community Individualized care plans are created based on need. CCCI transition coordinators will provide one-to-one assistance with community supports, system navigation, accessing resources and living arrangements.

CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CI CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CIVIL RIGHTS FREEDOM OF CHOICE HOME SUPPORTED LIVING COMMUNITY CARE CCCI SWCAA WCAAA HTTPS:WWW.CTBRAININJURY.COM CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CI CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CIVIL RIGHTS FREEDOM OF CHOICE HOME SUPPORTED LIVING COMMUNITY CARE CCCI SWCAA WCAAA HTTPS:WWW.CTBRAININJURY.COM CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CI CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CIVIL RIGHTS FREEDOM OF CHOICE HOME SUPPORTED LIVING COMMUNITY CARE CCCI SWCAA WCAAA HTTPS:WWW.CTBRAININJURY.COM CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CI CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CIVIL RIGHTS FREEDOM OF CHOICE HOME SUPPORTED LIVING COMMUNITY CARE CCCI SWCAA WCAAA HTTPS:WWW.CTBRAININJURY.COM 1/9 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ABI WAIVER PROVIDER MANUAL COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PROGRAMS SERVICE DESCRIPTION Individual interventions designed to decrease the individual’s severe maladaptive behaviors which jeopardize his or her ability to remain integrated in the community. Services include: comprehensive assessment of deficient cognition and maladaptive behavior(s); development of a structured cognitive/behavioral intervention plan, which has as its primary focus the teaching of socially appropriate behaviors; the elimination of maladaptive behaviors through the development and implementation of cognitive compensatory strategies; implementation of the plan; on-going or periodic supervision of the waiver participant, family members and caregivers concerning treatment regiments, cognitive and behavioral strategies and interventions and use of equipment specified in the plan of care; periodic reassessment of the plan; assistance to providers in implementing participant-specific interventions. This service is performed within the context of the individual’s person-centered team, in concert with the DSS social worker who acts as administrative case manager. Cognitive/behavioral programs may be provided in the individual’s home or in the community in order to reinforce the training in a real-life situation.

Support groups: Make connections, and get help. You don't have to go alone if you're facing a significant illness or stressful life change. A support group can help. Find out how to choose the right one. Support groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. For example, this common ground might be cancer, chronic medical conditions, addiction, bereavement, or caregiving. A support group allows people to share personal experiences, feelings, coping Support groups: Make connections, and get help. You don't have to go alone if you're facing a significant illness or stressful life change. A support group can help. Find out how to choose the right one. Support groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. For example, this common ground might be cancer, chronic medical conditions, addiction, bereavement, or caregiving. A support group allows people to share personal experiences, feelings, coping Support groups: Make connections, and get help. You don't have to go alone if you're facing a significant illness or stressful life change. A support group can help. Find out how to choose the right one. Support groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. For example, this common ground might be cancer, chronic medical conditions, addiction, bereavement, or caregiving. A support group allows people to share personal experiences, feelings, coping 1/2 Support groups: Make connections, and get help. You don't have to go alone if you're facing a significant illness or stressful life change. A support group can help. Find out how to choose the right one. Support groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. For example, this common ground might be cancer, chronic medical conditions, addiction, bereavement, or caregiving. A support group allows people to share personal experiences, feelings, coping strategies, or firsthand information about diseases or treatments. For many people, a health-related support group may fill a gap between medical treatment and the need for emotional support. A person's relationship with a doctor or other medical personnel may not provide adequate emotional support, and a person's family and friends may not understand the impact of a disease or treatment. A support group among people with shared experiences may function as a bridge between medical and emotional needs. Structure of support groups A nonprofit advocacy organization, clinic, hospital, or community organization may offer support groups. They also may be independent of any organization and run entirely by group members. Formats of support groups vary, including face-to-face meetings, teleconferences, or online communities. A lay person — someone who shares or has shared the group's common experience — often leads a support group, but a group also may be led by a professional facilitator, such as a nurse, social worker, or psychologist. Some support groups may offer educational opportunities, such as a guest doctor, psychologist, nurse, or social worker, to discuss a topic related to the group's needs. Support groups are not the same as group therapy sessions. Group therapy is a specific type of mental health treatment that brings together several people with similar conditions under the guidance of a licensed mental health care provider. Benefits of support groups The shared experience among support group members often means they have similar feelings, worries, everyday problems, treatment decisions, or side effects. Participating in a group allows you to be with people who likely have a common purpose and the potential to understand one another. The benefits of participating in a support group may include the following: Feeling less lonely, isolated, or judged. Reducing distress, depression, anxiety, or fatigue Talking openly and honestly about your feelings Improving skills to cope with challenges Staying motivated to manage chronic conditions or stick to treatment plans Gaining a sense of empowerment, control, or hope Improving understanding of a disease and your own experience with it Getting practical feedback about treatment options Learning about health, economic or social resources Possible risks Support groups may have drawbacks, and influential groups generally depend on the facilitator to help avoid these problems. These problems may include the following: Disruptive group members Conversation dominated by griping Lack of confidentiality Emotional entanglement, group tension, or interpersonal conflicts Inappropriate or unsound medical advice Competitive comparisons of whose condition or experience are worse Pros and cons of online support groups Online support groups offer benefits and risks that are particular to that format. It's essential to consider these factors before joining an online group. Benefits of online groups include: More frequent or flexible participation Opportunities for people who may not have local face-to-face support groups A degree of privacy or anonymity Risks of online support groups include the following: Communication only by written text can lead to confusion or understanding and clarity among group members. Anonymity may lead to inappropriate or disrespectful comments or behaviors. Participation online may result in isolation from other friends or family. Online communities may be particularly susceptible to misinformation or information overload. People may use the online environment to prey on people, promote a product or commit fraud. How to find a support group Information about support groups may be available from the following: Your doctor, clinic, or hospital Nonprofit organizations that advocate for particular medical conditions or life changes National Institutes of Health websites for specific diseases and conditions Questions to ask before joining a support group Support groups vary in how they are organized and led. Before joining a support group, ask the following questions: Is the group designed for people with a specific medical condition or a particular stage of disease? Does the group meet for a set period of time, or does it continue indefinitely? Where does the group meet? At what times and how often does the group meet? Is there a facilitator or moderator? Has the facilitator undergone training? Is a mental health expert involved with the group? What are the guidelines for confidentiality? Are there established ground rules for group participation? What is a typical meeting like? Is it free, and if not, what are the fees? Red flags that might indicate a problematic support group include the following: Promises of a sure cure for your disease or condition High fees to attend the group Pressure to purchase products or services Getting the most out of a support group When you join a new support group, you may be nervous about sharing personal issues with people you don't know. You may benefit from simply listening. Over time, however, contributing your ideas and experiences may help you get more out of a support group. Try a support group for a few weeks. If it doesn't feel like a good fit for you, consider a different support group or a different support group format. Remember that a support group isn't a substitute for regular medical care. Let your doctor know that you're participating in a support group. If you don't think a support group is appropriate for you but need help coping with your condition or situation, talk to your doctor about counseling or other types of therapy.

Connecticut Department of Social Services address. Bridgeport Field Office 925 Housatonic Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06606 DSS Field Offices and the staffed Benefits Center ( 1-855-626-6632 ) are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed Wednesday). Cormorant Garamond هو خط كلاسيكي بلمسة عصرية. من السهل قراءتها على الشاشات بمختلف أشكالها وأحجامها، كما أنها مثالية للكتل الطويلة من النصوص. Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person a Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person and ABI Waiver Program Fairfield Hartford Litchfield Middlesex New Haven New London Tolland Windham CT community care Home Health ABI Resources Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person a Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person and ABI Waiver Program Fairfield Hartford Litchfield Middlesex New Haven New London Tolland Windham CT community care Home Health ABI Resources Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person a Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person and ABI Waiver Program Fairfield Hartford Litchfield Middlesex New Haven New London Tolland Windham CT community care Home Health ABI Resources Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person a Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person and ABI Waiver Program Fairfield Hartford Litchfield Middlesex New Haven New London Tolland Windham CT community care Home Health ABI Resources 1/13 بريدجبورت هارتفورد مانشستر ميدلتاون نيو بريتين نيو هيفن نورويتش تورينجتون ستامفورد واتربري وليمانتيتش برنامج متعدد الوظائف برنامج التنازل عن ABI خدمات الرعاية الصحية مساعدة مالية معايير الأهلية عملية تجديد المنفعة أعطال الخدمة المساعدات الطبية الدعم الغذائي المساعدة النقدية التقدم بطلب للحصول على الفوائد التحقق من الأهلية حسابي معلومات فوائد DSS خدمات اجتماعية برامج المساعدة العامة فوائد حكومية. أبي الموارد كونيتيكت حصلت شركة CT DSS على تنازل عن إصابة الدماغ ومزود وكالة MFP. دعم CT قادة المعيشة والرعاية المجتمعية. مجتمع إصابات الدماغ في CONNECTICUT BICC حقوق ذوي الإعاقة لدى CONNECTICUT ADVOCATS

إدارة الضمان الاجتماعي مكتب الضمان الاجتماعي في تورينجتون 147 شارع ليتشفيلد 06790، تورينجتون، كونيتيكت 1-877-405-0486 ، 1-800-772-1213 ، 1-860-626-9568 خدمات تحديد الإعاقة في حين يتم تقديم طلبات الحصول على إعاقة الضمان الاجتماعي في المكاتب الميدانية المحلية، يتم اتخاذ القرارات الطبية في كل ولاية من خلال خدمة تحديد الإعاقة. إذا كنت قد قدمت بالفعل طلبًا للحصول على إعانات العجز أو إذا كنت مقدم خدمات طبية، فيمكنك إرسال المعلومات الطبية الخاصة بمقدم الطلب من ولاية كونيتيكت بالبريد إلى: Disability Deternation Services 309 Warwarme Avenue Hartford, CT. 06114 Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Wil Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Willimantic, Connecticut 1-877-405-0488, 1-800-772-1213, 1-800-325-0778 Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Waterbury Suite 1, 51 North Elm St 06702, Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Waterbury Suite 1, 51 North Elm St 06702, Waterbury, Connecticut 1-877-405-4874, 1-800-772-1213, 1-800-325-0778 Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person a Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person and ABI Waiver Program Fairfield Hartford Litchfield Middlesex New Haven New London Tolland Windham CT community care Home Health ABI Resources Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Wil Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Willimantic, Connecticut 1-877-405-0488, 1-800-772-1213, 1-800-325-0778 1/29

( Find, Donate, and Receive Food ) Hartford and Tolland Counties Find Help Near You The secret to living is giving. We are very grateful for these amazing people! Thank you for all that you do! Food pantries and community meal programs provide food assistance at no cost. A food pantry provides groceries to prepare at home. A community meal pro gram serves meals in a communal setting. We recommend calling in advance before visiting any of the pantries and meal programs listed here. Hours are subject to change and some programs have eligibility requirements. Mobile Foodshare An outdoor pantry-on-wheels for people who need food assistance. The program visits community sites throughout the Greater Hartford area. Food choices vary from week to week but usually include several types of fresh produce. To receive the Mobile Foodshare schedule on your cell phone text FOODSHARE to 85511. 1-860-286-9999 Newington Food Bank Food Pantry 131 Cedar Street Newington, CT 6111 1-860-665-8590 North United Methodist Church Food Pantry 1229 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT 6112 1-860-525-0573 Northend Church of Christ Food Pantry 687 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT 6112 1-860-525-5463 Our Lady of Sorrows Food Pantry 39 Grace Street Hartford, CT 6106 1-860-233-4424 Pauline's Stock Pot Community Meal Program 55 North Main Street East Windsor, CT 6088 1-860-654-0590 Plainville Community Food Pantry Food Pantry 54 South Canal Street Plainville, CT 6062 1-860-747-1919 Plainville Seventh-Day Adventist Food Pantry 97 Broad Street Plainville, CT 6062 1-860-747-5867 Rehoboth Church of God Food Pantry 344 Blue Hills Avenue Hartford, CT 6112 1-860-243-9787 St. Justine-St. Michael Church Food Pantry 230 Blue Hills Avenue Hartford, CT 6112 1-860-246-6897 St. Mark's Episcopal Church Food Pantry 147 West Main Street New Britain, CT 6052 1-860-225-7634 St. Mary's Church Food Pantry 15 Maplewood Avenue East Hartford, CT 6108 1-860-289-8616 St. Monica's Episcopal Church Food Pantry & Meal Program 3575 Main Street Hartford, CT 6120 1-860-522-7761 St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Food Pantry 371 Wolcott Hill Road Wethersfield, CT 6109 1-860-529-5397 St. Rose Church Food Pantry 33 Church Street East Hartford, CT 6108 1-860-289-8616 St. Thomas the Apostle Church Food Pantry 872 Farmington Avenue West Hartford, CT 6119 1-860-233-8269 Sacred Heart Church Food Pantry 49 Winthrop Street Hartford, CT 6103 1-860-527-6459 Studio Bible Way Food Pantry 3053 Main Street Hartford, CT 6120 1-860-249-3809 Safe Net Ministries - Flo's Friendship Kitchen Community Meal Program 8 Church Street Stafford Springs, CT 6076 1-860-851-9987 Tabernacle Baptist Church Food Pantry 25 South Street New Britain, CT 6051 1-860-224-4900 Safe Net Ministries - Food Cupboard Food Pantry 58 West Stafford Road Stafford Springs, CT 6076 1-860-851-9987 The First Church Farmington Food Pantry 75 Main Street Farmington, CT 6032 1-860-674-8694 Salvation Army Bristol Corps Food Pantry & Meal Program 19 Stearns Street Bristol, CT 6010 1-860-583-4651 Salvation Army Citadel Community Meal Program 225 Washington Street Hartford, CT 6106 1-860-543-8413 Salvation Army Greater Hartford Food Pantry 100 Nelson Street Hartford, CT 6120 1-860-543-8419 Salvation Army Greater Hartford Food Pantry 217 Washington Street Hartford, CT 6106 1-860-543-8413 Salvation Army New Brita in Corps - Pantry Food Pantry 78 Franklin Square New Britain, CT 6050 1-860-225-8491 The Bridge Food Pantry 400 Chapel Road, Unit 1J South Windsor, CT 6074 1-860-372-4141

CONNECTICUT BRAIN INJURY WAIVER PROGRAM ( ABI WAIVER PROGRAM ) APPLY ONLINE FOR BENEFITS The MEDICAID Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program “ABI Waiver Program” What is the ABI Waiver Program and what does it do? The ABI Waiver Program provides a variety of long-lasting in-home and community-based recovery services for brain-injured survivors, at no cost to them. There are many services included within the program. The two main services are one on one daily staffing services. The first staffing service is called I.L.S.T. services or Independent Living Skills Training . This is a better quality of knowledgeable service. The staff member attends doctor and therapy sessions and then implements the prescribed therapies at home and in the community. They help to teach everyday living skills and are paid at a higher rate than all other services. The higher pay rate also helps to promote more consistent staffing coverage. It is best to start a program with the greatest amount of staffing hours being ILST services and then as a survivor becomes more independent slowly change over to companion staffing services. Ask for a lot of the best service first. Many families discover that they should have asked or pushed for more and find it very difficult to achieve more ILST hours. They also discover that if they reduce these staffing hours it is rarely given back. The second staffing service is called Companion Services. A companion is more of a friend that reminds and helps with the basic functions of daily living. They do not work with therapists or teach living skills. This service is paid at a much lower rate and families find it very hard to keep quality consistent staffing. There are many other services that can be applied for within the application. We suggest applying for all services and then removing services as needed. Contact us with any questions that you may have, we can help you with the application process. The following is a list of services; What services are available under the ABI waiver? There are 19 services available under the ABI waiver. Some services may not be accessed in conjunction with other services. Case management - assistance to the individual in implementing and coordinating all sources of support and services to the waiver participant. Chore Services - services needed to maintain the participant’s home in a sanitary and safe condition. Cognitive/Behavioral Programs- individualized programs to decrease severe maladaptive behaviors that would jeopardize the participant’s ability to remain in the community. Community Living Support Services- supervised living in a community residential setting that provides up to 24-hour support services. Services may include medication management, self-care, interpersonal skills, etc. Companion Services - non-medical care, supervision, and socialization services that have a therapeutic goal as noted in the participant’s services participant’s primary mode of transportation to avoid institutionalization. Environmental Accessibility Adaptations - physical adaptations to the participant’s home to ensure the participant’s health and safety, and to promote independence. Services may include ramp installation, bathroom modifications, doorway widening, etc. Family Training - training and counseling for individuals who live with or provide care to the waiver participant. Habitation - services provided outside the participant’s home, to assist the participant with obtaining or enhancing adaptive, socialization, and self-help skills to live successfully in the community. Pre-Vocational Services - services designed to prepare the participant for employment when the participant is not expected to be able to work, or participate in a transitional work program, within 1 year. Supported Employment Services - Paid employment with intensive support provided in a variety of settings, for participants unlikely to secure competitive employment. Homemaker Services- General household activities including meal preparation, vacuuming, etc. Home-Delivered Meals - Meals are delivered to the participant when the person responsible is unable to do so. Independent Living Skills Training - Services designed and delivered on an independent or a group basis to improve the participant’s ability to live independently in the community. Services may include training in self-care, medication management, mobility, etc. Personal Care Assistance - Assistance with activities of daily living. These services may be provided by a family member of the participant if they meet the training requirements established by DSS. Personal Emergency Response Systems - Electronic Devices that enable individuals at high risk for institutionalization to obtain help in an emergency. Respite Care - To provide short-term assistance to the participant if a caretaker is absent or in need of relief. Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies As specified in the participant’s service plan will enable the individual to perform activities of daily living. Substance Abuse Programs-Interventions to reduce or eliminate the use of alcohol or drugs by the participant. Transitional Living Services -Individualized, short-term, residential services providing up to 24-hour support provided only once in the participant’s lifetime. Transportation -Mobility services are offered after the exhaustion of all other resources. Vehicle Modification Services - Alterations made to the vehicle.

مهمتنا هي دعم احتياجات الأشخاص الذين يعانون وتقديم حلول حقيقية تعزز الحياة السعيدة والصحية. خط المساعدة 860 942-0365 تستمر خدمات برنامج الدعم التعليمي من ABI Resources في توجيه الطريق للطلاب والأسر والمدرسين والمهنيين العلاجيين الذين قد يواجهون تحديات الصحة السلوكية ومعهم. نحن نساعد في تحديد احتياجات الشخص والدفاع عنها وإيصالها للشخص والأسرة والمدرسة. نحن نعمل بشكل وثيق مع الشخص والأسرة والمعلمين بالإضافة إلى مقدمي الخدمات الطبية والعلاجية. يعتمد أساس تنمية الطفولة السعيدة والناجحة على التواصل الواضح والفهم الرحيم لجميع المعنيين. ONLINE - REQUEST FORM We support students diagnosed with: Intellectual Disabilities Attention Deficit Autism Spectrum PDD/NOS Dyslexia Emotional Disabilities Learning Disabilities Mental Health Challenges Brain Injury Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Processing Deficits Mood Challenges Energy Challenges Auditory Processing Disorder We have many person-centered services that assist with: Preparation for the school day. Travel to and from school. Travel to and from Doctor and Therapy appointments. Implementation of EIP plans with-in the school and / or Home-based learning. Communication strategies to help students express their feelings, concerns or confusions. Data collection and communication for and with Families, Medical and Therapeutic Providers and the Educational System. Teach social communication skills. Independent living skills training functional academics, like budgeting. Early Independence work field-based training. Healthy home life communication skills and consistent routine activities of daily life. We match students with assistants that they trust and like. We work with all current Medical, Therapeutic and Educational providers. We provide resources for locating specialized help. ABI Resources advocates for the services and supports that many people and schools need to provide school-based behavioral health services. We bring trained community behavioral health professionals into schools to provide care or to link families to resources in the community. We help to provide access to services and supports and help reduce the confusion and isolation experienced by youth that may be experiencing challenges and we support their families. We create and nurture a healthy communication system for and with the Student, Families, the Education System and Therapeutic providers. We help families, school faculty and staff to compassionately understand the early warning signs of behavioral health conditions and how to link students to services. We help to facilitate school-based mental health professionals to coordinate services and supports for and with the person, families, schools and the community mental health system so that the person can successfully complete and enjoy their educational process. We'll make the right match. Do you like HipHop or Country music? Technology or Photography? We'll make sure you share common interests because making the right match between you and your assistant is very important for a long-lasting connection.