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Washington Positive Supports

Waiver-funded supports and services are specific to residents of the state of Washington who experience intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and receive developmental disability services.

Overview

Waiver/Medicaid Funded, Available to Individuals receiving DD Services in Washington.

Pathway to Common Ground collaborates with the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Community Services (DDCS). We specifically offer four DDA services: Staff and Family Consultation, Life Skills (previously known as Specialized Habilitation), Stabilization, and Specialized Evaluation and Consultation.

Additionally, Pathway to Common Ground has a contract with Services Alternatives and provides private pay services.

Cost

TWaiver-funded supports are paid for through Developmental Disability waiver funding, which is funded by state and federal Medicaid funds.

Fees are based on the current Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) DDCS rate per hour. 


Fees for supports through Services Alternatives are $110 hr.


Private pay services costs vary and range from $90 - $120 hr.

Staffing

Our team consists of multiple Positive Support Professionals. (Bios coming soon)


We meet weekly to collaborate, discuss progress, strategies, and any support needs that arise. Karen, the Support Services Staff Manager, supervises all staff and helps  review tools, resources, plans, and other documentation.


Services Directors, Cara Wiggins and Myles Maxey are dedicated to growing a space that cultivates creativity and person-focused plans that assist individuals to reach greater independence.

Authorized Services

Staff and Family Consultation


Available to Individuals on all Waivers, PASRR, and RCL

The purpose of this service is to provide consultation and guidance to staff members and/or family members to help meet the specific needs of the individual, thereby enhancing their independence and inclusion in the community. The consultation can be provided in one or more of the following areas:

  • Basic and advanced instructional techniques
  • Consultation with potential referral resources
  • Augmentative communication systems
  • Disability information and education
  • Strategies for effectively and therapeutically interacting with the participant
  • Environmental consultation
  • Parenting skills


Life Skills


Available to Individuals on IFS, Basic Plus, Core, and CIIBS Waivers,  PASRR, and RCL

Service provided directly to the individual focused on promoting inclusion in the community through reaching goals and developing skills in areas of:

  • Self-empowerment;
  • Safety awareness and self-advocacy;
  • Interpersonal effectiveness and effective social communication;
  • Coping strategies for everyday life changes; and
  • Managing daily tasks and acquiring adaptive skills.


Stabilization Services


Available to Individuals on all Waivers, PASRR, and RCL

Stabilization services provide short-term (approximately 90 days) support for individuals who are experiencing acute behavioral health concerns or crisis, which puts them at risk of losing their current placement and/or hospitalization or institutionalization. The services delivered are similar to those outlined above in Life Skills and Staff and Family Consultation, however, they are offered with high intensity, frequency, and focus to support the individual and their support team in returning to a level of stability to avoid hospitalization and/or loss of placement/needing high level of care.

Specialized Evaluation and Consultation


Available to Individuals on the Community Protection Waiver

Service provided directly to the individual focused on developing skills in the areas of:

  • Sexual and Relationship Education
  • Fire Safety 
  • Social Skills Training
  • Understanding of Laws, Rights, and Responsibilities

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