Habilitation
is self help skills taught in steps to develop more independence and
confidence. Habilitation includes a variety of methods such as: special
development skills, behavior intervention, sensory and motor
development skills, which are all designed to maximize the functioning
of persons with developmental disabilities.
What is Respite?
This
service provides short-term care and supervision in accordance with the
person’s Individual Support Plan. The goal of the service is to provide
a “break” for the caregiver. This service can be provided in the
person's or the provider’s home.
·Providing for the social, emotional and physical needs
of the person
·Ensuring medication is taken as
prescribed
·Providing appropriate first aid
or attention to an illness or injury
·Following
the person’s Individual Support Plan
What is Attendant Care?
This
service provides necessary support in order for the person to remain in
his/her own home and/or participate in work or community activities.
The goals of the service include assisting the person to have a safe
and clean home, stay healthy and clean and have good meals. This
support may occur in the person’s home or in the community. Based on
the person’s specific needs, as identified through the individual
support plan process, some of the tasks related to attendant care may
include:
