Program areas at ACT
Home and community-based services (hcs)/ Texas home living (txhml):the home and community-based services (hcs) program at Ability Connection provides the help and support necessary for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes, with family, a paid companion care provider or in small group home settings in the community. Services include nursing, dental and medical care support, therapies, foster care, adaptive aids, employment services, and case management. Currently the hcs group home program at Ability Connection has 4 homes providing residential support in the dfw metroplex. Ability Connection's Texas home living (txhml) is a medicaid waiver program that provides support to members of all ages who have an intellectual disability or related condition in their own homes. Some of the available services include respite, day habilitation, personal assistance and habilitation, therapies, nursing, medical and dental services, adaptive aids support and employment services. Clients served: 310 children and adults / 1,591,798 hours of service
Community living and support services (class):the community living assistance and support services (class) program at Ability Connection is a medicaid waiver program that provides case management services for individuals of all ages and disabilities to live as independently as possible at home and in the community.clients served: 561 clients / 155,880 hours of service
Intermediate care facilities (icf) residential services :the intermediate care facility (icf) group home program at Ability Connection currently has 3 homes in the dfw metroplex. Each home provides family-style living for up to six adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Our homes allow individuals to live with as much autonomy and independence as possible, while providing 24-hour care for their health and safety.clients served: 16 adults / 148,824 hours of service
Training center and day habilitation:ability Connection's adult training center and day habilitation program enhances the lives of people with intellectual and physical disabilities through comprehensive, life-changing care, training and supports. We learn the goals of each of our adult members, facilitate the supports and services needed to support their goals, measure the success of our program and evaluate the overall satisfaction of our members. Throughout our services, we are purposeful about infusing member personal choice and goals through a full schedule of training, education, community activities, recreation, music, art, and exercise.clients served: 60 clients / 56,705 hours of service