SUPPORTIVE IN-HOME

Supportive In-Home are services provided to people enrolled in the Waiver who have an assessed need for assistance with acquisition, retention or improvement in skills related to activities of daily living that are necessary to enable the person to reside successfully at home in their community and participate in community activities based upon what is important to and for the person as documented in his or her Individual Support Plan (ISP) and reflected in his or her Person-Centered Thinking and Discovery tools. Services may be provided to people in the home or community, with the place of residence as the primary setting.

What kind of Supports are provided?

Activities

Assist with Activities of Daily Living

Community

Assist an individual with a developmental disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community,

Appointments

Accompanying the individual to doctor appointments

Advocate

Act as an advocate for the individual, in communicating their needs, self-expression

Encouragement

Encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.