CHOICESS is committed
to the philosophy that persons with developmental disabilities have the
right to request and receive whatever support is needed to
live in their own home, obtain gainful employment and become
productive members of the community.
Unfortunately, funding from the Regional Centers does not
include many essentials or funding can take years to access.
These range from motorized wheelchairs (five year wait), computer
modifications and adaptive technology (no public funding),
HUD subsidized housing (nine year wait), medical/hygienic
supplies (not covered by Medi-Cal), vacations and recreational
activities, conferences, educational opportunities, vehicles
and maintenance, staff training, laptops for staff and home
purchase assistance.
Once the prioritization process is complete, staff will move
quickly to provide motorized wheelchairs, computer modifications
and adaptive technology, rent subsidies, medical/hygienic
supplies, educational and conference activities, staff training
or laptops so staff can prepare progress reports in conjunction
with clients in their own homes.
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