
Ability Unlimited is Closing
After a lot of hard work and extreme focus and effort, our sister company, Ability Unlimited has come to the difficult realization and decision that it is just not viable.
(Formerly EDCD waiver) Here you’ll find assistance on how and where to apply for the CCC Plus waiver, the criterion needed for approval, and what to do after approval is received.
These waivers provide access to comprehensive services and supports to individuals living with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Community Service Boards (CSBs) throughout Virginia administrate these waivers which are waitlisted.
A federally mandated benefit for Medicaid-eligible individuals under the age of 21, EPSDT provides services needed to identify, diagnose, and treat conditions based on certain federal guidelines. Individuals must qualify financially for Medicaid prior to accessing EPSDT.
After a lot of hard work and extreme focus and effort, our sister company, Ability Unlimited has come to the difficult realization and decision that it is just not viable.
We hope this communication finds you and your family safe and well during this unprecedented time. We wanted to provide you with an update on Appendix K flexibilities.
February is American Heart Health month and a time to focus on the well-being of our cardiovascular health.
**UPDATE** 3/2/21: We are aware that the extended appendix K date of 3/11/21 is fast approaching. DMAS has tentatively extended that date to May 1 , 2021 for telehealth (virtual visits). Additionally, pending CMS approval, they intend to extend parents being paid attendants to August 1, 2021. We will posts updates as they are received.
We hope this communication finds you and your family safe and well during this unprecedented time. We wanted to provide you with an update on our plans going forward. DMAS has allowed us flexibilities with our visits, enabling us to visit with you virtually during this emergency. We are so grateful as it has enabled us to “see” your faces, visit with you, and still maintain social distancing while doing our part to slow the spread.
For many, Halloween is a time of eerie fun. This year, due to COVID-19, some people may have reservations regarding the holidays. However, Halloween can certainly cause sensory and social challenges for many of our loved ones, for any given year due to minimal sensory-friendly options.
With the extra stress we are all experiencing due to COVID-19 on top of the challenges associated with caring for a loved one with special needs, caregiver burnout is definitely a thing.
Return to Learn: What to Expect With school boards scrambling to make decisions about returning to learning at districts across the country, parents and education leaders alike fear that students have struggled with virtual learning and potentially fallen behind in their learning. There is normally, a “summer slide” to be expected each year. The “summer
With the summer in full swing, you may be wondering what options your special needs child has for staying engaged. It can be challenging, but there are easy, affordable ways to stay home and stay entertained. Not sure where to get started? We have some suggestions. Fun Summer Plan Ideas for Special Needs Children Stuck
Epilepsy is the world’s fourth most common neurological illness. Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent, spontaneous seizures. Abnormal electrical discharges in a group of brain cells cause seizures. Such discharges can occur in many areas of the brain. Causes of Epilepsy Even though various underlying disease mechanisms can cause epilepsy, the condition’s origin
Epilepsy is the world’s fourth most common neurological illness. Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent, spontaneous seizures. Abnormal electrical discharges in a group of brain cells cause seizures. Such discharges can occur in many areas of the brain. In the United States, an estimated 25,000 African Americans receive a new epilepsy diagnosis each
The Facts on Congenital Heart Defects Over 1.4 million children and adults in the United States currently suffer from congenital cardiac abnormalities. Present at birth, this particular heart condition is a defect or abnormality rather than a disease. Congenital heart defects (CHD) are caused by abnormal prenatal development of the heart or blood arteries close
Falls Prevention Awareness is approaching. Here’s what you can do to help bring more awareness.
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