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What specific services would my loved one receive at the day program?

Individual enjoy a variety of recreational and learning activities in a safe and supervised environment, as well as develop skills necessary to obtain gainful employment in any of our day habilitation programs. Day habilitation also typically includes a variety of community activities or “outings” that promote learning and physical exercise. Individuals also receive whatever care […]

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Does your company encourage/help my loved one with developing social skills?

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Yes. Our company encourages and organizes a wide variety of group activities, ranging in scope from a simple visit to another of our group homes for a shared meal with other peers to a major sporting or theatrical event. Some individuals participate in Special Olympics. Most attend a church of their choosing. Some even attend

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What is your Host (foster) program?

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“Host” is a residential option in the HCS program in which an individual can live in a home other than a group home, and receive caregiver services from an agency-contracted adult. In this option, the adult caregiver can actually be the individual’s parent, sibling, or other family member or friend. This caregiver must pass a

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What is the Texas Home Living Program?

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A Medicaid waiver program in Texas that provides a variety of services to an eligible individual, but does not include the same level of residential assistance as is offered in the HCS program.

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What is an IQ? How do I arrange get my loved one evaluated?

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The IQ (Intelligence Quotient) assessment tool is used in determining eligibility for services. Typically, the Local Authority (county government entity), can assist a family in getting a loved one assessed with an IQ test, but sometimes there can be a wait time for that assistance. A family member can obtain additional information forms our agency

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Are there limits for Minor Home Modifications?

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Minor home modifications includes common items like bathroom renovations for wheelchairs, wheelchair ramps, door widening, etc. Is limited to $7,500 for a lifetime.

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What home modifications do we do?

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Minor home modifications are adaptations to the home environment that facilitate safer mobility and greater ease of access throughout the home for individuals with more significant physical limitations and related needs. Minor Home Modifications are not necessarily minor; they can range in scope from a simple grab bar in a shower to help an individual

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Who pays for adaptive aids?

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Adaptive Aids furnished through the HCS Program provide a direct medical or remedial benefit to the person and are in addition to any medical equipment and supplies furnished under the State Medicaid Plan.

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What are adaptive aids?

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Adaptive Aids includes common items like diapers, wipes, ensure, multi-vitamins, thick-it, hearing aid batteries, glasses, walkers, van lifts, etc. and is limited to $10,000 per year.

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What specific services would my loved one receive at the day program?

Does your company encourage/help my loved one with developing social skills?

What is your Host (foster) program?

What is the Texas Home Living Program?

What is an IQ? How do I arrange get my loved one evaluated?

Are there limits for Minor Home Modifications?

What home modifications do we do?

Who pays for adaptive aids?

What are adaptive aids?

Do you have bilingual employees?