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Chapter 11: Residential Opportunities and Respite Care. Overview. What are the three major factors that influence the types of service available to persons with disabilities? What effects does the birth of a child with a disability have on a family?. Centers for Independent Living.
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Overview • What are the three major factors that influence the types of service available to persons with disabilities? • What effects does the birth of a child with a disability have on a family?
Centers for Independent Living • What are Center for Independent Living (CILs)? • What independent living services do CILs offer?
Residential Services • What services do adult foster care homes offer? • What is a boarding home? • Explain a family subsidiary program. • Define freestanding weekend respite.
Group Homes • What are the two arrangements that group homes are divided into? Briefly describe each one. • What services are offered by home care attendants and personal assistant services?
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/MR) • What is an ICF/MR facility? • What are supportive living units? • Who do waivered services apply to?
Evaluating Residential Programs • What questions should be asked when evaluating a residential program? • What are some ways to receive financial assistance when making a residence handicapped accessible?
House Subsidies • Describe Section 8 housing. • What are the specific steps required in applying for rental assistance? • What does Section 202 housing refer to?
Respite Care • Provide a brief overview of respite care. • What are some benefits of respite care? • How can a family tell if they could benefit from respite care? • What should parents know when seeking respite care services?