Home disability services Melbourne help individuals living with developmental disabilities live independently, while also offering families a way to assist caregiving for a family member who may have one.
OPWDD offers several waivers that may provide services in the home. Click here for more information about OCDD's Home Care Benefit Services (HCBS) waivers and to see what services may be available.
Respite Care
Caring for loved ones can leave little time or energy for themselves. Respite care offers caregivers the chance to rest, recharge and rejuvenate in a safe environment while giving those living with disabilities an opportunity to socialise safely with other individuals. Caregivers should interview potential care providers carefully by seeking references, watching interactions amongst coworkers and evaluating costs/payment methods - consider working with an agency that provides care providers or referral service that matches them with local respite programs for maximum benefits.
Many home disability services provide respite care. DDA's Individual and Family Services, Basic Plus and Children's Intensive In-home Behavior Supports waivers offer in-home and overnight planned respite care; additionally AHRC New York City offers hourly waiver in-home respite for families in Queens and Manhattan; it operates respite houses and apartments. Furthermore, various private and nonprofit organizations also provide fee-for-service respite assistance, such as adult day services, senior centers, residential care facilities or nursing homes.
Individual and Family Support Services
OPWDD provides individual and family support services tailored to each person's waiver eligibility and their unique needs.
DSPD provides various supports to enable people with disabilities to live more independent and meaningful lives while remaining involved in their communities. Services provided through various Medicaid waivers depend on an individual's assessed needs; their individual care plan determines which services will be delivered.
Family Support Services provide families caring for someone with a disability in the home with guidance and resources, including respite programs and grant opportunities to pay for services. Support coordinators assist people with disabilities navigate OPWDD's complex system while helping select providers who offer necessary services; support coordination services are offered both through DSPD and private organizations.
Behavior Supports
Behavioral Support Services provide individualized assistance for people engaged in inappropriate and/or challenging behaviors. The service specializes in teaching appropriate replacement skills using applied behavior analysis principles, providing caregiver training sessions and producing progress reports and graphs detailing data trends.
The Behavioral Supports unit (BBS) works closely with those experiencing behavioral challenges and their families to help them meet their goals. This state-wide service is available to people receiving services through OPWDD home and community-based waivers.
Disability services offer free or low-cost assistance when it comes to housing and home modification needs, including grants for home modification grants, rental assistance programs and home modification grants. They may even help you access special mortgage programs - more information about which can be found on OCDD website.
Chore Services
Chore services allow people with disabilities to stay at home by performing household tasks they are unable to complete independently, such as cleaning, light housework and grocery shopping. Clients pay according to their income up to an established limit while state funds cover any remaining costs.
Formerly known as Visiting Homemaker Services, this program matches volunteers with low-income older adults or adult disabled people who require assistance with daily living activities at home - such as meals, laundry and shopping. Volunteers also assist with house repairs or running errands.
Behavior supports provide tailored assistance for families supporting people with serious behavioral issues, by applying sound principles of applied behavior analysis.
