Home and Community Based Services (H&CBS)This program is designed to keep families intact. Staff is assigned one on one relationship to
work with the person who has developmental disabilities. The areas of service would include a
specialized plan of action which guardians have agreed to support. Each person has five specific attainable
goals to be addressed. A team approach
with professionals, parents, and guardians is utilized. The team may consist of a physician, nurse,
consultants such as a social worker, recreational therapist, dietitian,
psychologist and nurse with parents and guardians who contribute to this
overall effort.
This program offers the person who is disabled an
opportunity to have a Personal
Assistant to enhance their lifestyle.
This person may be a friend, family member, or someone from the
community. They will provide the needed
supports requested by the person who is disabled. Some examples of support may include assistance with community
outings, learning skills, craft or art projects, transportation, personal care
or supervision. When a Personal Assistant joins our trained
staff, they must meet certain employment requirements.
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Individuals with
developmental disabilities and their families will be the primary decision
makers regarding services and support. Individuals will have access to
opportunities with the necessary support to achieve independence, productivity,
and integration with inclusion into the community. Individuals will
receive support in a manner that is consistent with their unique strengths,
their abilities and to demonstrate respect for individual’s dignity, personal
preference, and cultural differences.
Moloka`i
Since May 2003, ARC of Maui County continues to assist
individuals and families on Moloka`i.
ARC of Maui County enables residents of Moloka`i to enjoy services from
the Home and Community Based Services (H&CBS) Program. Federal and State tax dollars provides these
services on Moloka`i similar throughout the State of Hawaii. Hana
ARC of Maui County has established office in Hana. Since September 2007, ARC of Maui County
will bring the Home and Community Based Services Program to the residents of
Hana. These services are funded on Maui
in the same way as throughout the State of Hawaii by your federal and State tax
dollars.
Lana`i
Since August 2006, ARC of Maui County has
served individuals on Lana`i. They are
now able to enjoy services from the Home and Community Based Services
(H&CBS) Program. Federal and State
tax dollars provides these services on Lanai and similar throughout the State
of Hawaii.
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