HASCI COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES 

Services to people whom are DDSN eligible via the Head and Spinal Cord eligibility criteria.  The program is designed to develop the consumer as he/she relates to his/her community.  It is intended as a short-term, goal-oriented program that maximizes a person’s skills and talents to develop and maintain valued adult roles in the community.  The person receiving services along with his circle of supports and the staff will work together to develop a comprehensive program that will assist in meeting the participant’s desires/goals for community living.

 HASCI SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST 

Services to people who are on the DDSN SE waiting list or certified via the HASCI division of DDSN and receiving services from Vocational Rehabilitation. The HASCI SE Specialist assists consumers of the HASCI division to find competitive employment.

HEAD & SPINAL CORD WAIVER (HASCI)

Services to people who are DDSN eligible and meet Nursing Home Level of Care.  SCs are responsible for authorizing, arranging, and monitoring HASCI Waiver services.

Exactly like the HCBW, the HASCI Waiver is a funding mechanism.  It allows the purchase of services with Federal revenues for eligible people. The focus is to keep people who require

institutional care in their home with added supports.  The cost for services must be l less than institutionalization. Consideration for approval is need and cost effectiveness.

Services funded through the HASCI waiver include Habilitation Aids, Respite Services, Prescription Medications, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Communication Services, Psychological Services, Attendant Care Services, Private Nursing Services, Personal Emergency Response Systems,

Supported Employment Services, Specialized Supplies and Adaptations.