ETB 24: Community First Choice - Attendant Care You May Not Know About with Heather Burdeaux

04/06/22 • 50 min

ETB 24: In this episode I talk with Heather Burdeaux, a former guest from episode ETB 4 Paying Attention to Behavior Changes, Expectation Management & Maintaining Friendships.
As a case manager Heather shares about Community First Choice (CFC), a program in Texas that provides certain services and supports to individuals living in the community who are enrolled in the Medicaid program and meet CFC eligibility requirements. Services and supports may include:

activities of daily living (eating, toileting, and grooming), activities related to living independently in the community, and health-related tasks (personal assistance services);
acquisition, maintenance, and enhancement of skills necessary for the individuals to care for themselves and to live independently in the community (habilitation);
providing a backup system or ways to ensure continuity of services and supports (emergency response services); and
training people how to select, manage and dismiss their own attendants (support management).

Medicaid Buy In for Children: https://texasmedicaidwaivers.com/medicaid/medicaid-buy-in-programs/medicaid-buy-in-for-children/

Community First Choice: https://texasmedicaidwaivers.com/medicaid/benefits-of-medicaid/community-first-choice/

CLASS Form 3596 PAS/Habilitation Plan: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/handbooks/community-living-assistance-support-services-provider-manual/forms

HCS Form 8510 HCS/TxHmL CFC PAS/HAB Assessment: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/handbooks/home-community-based-services-handbook/forms

Paths to Medicaid: https://texasmedicaidwaivers.com/medicaid/

Disability Rights Texas: https://www.disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/

Connect with Heather
Heather Burdeaux: [email protected]

Connect with Sandy:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandydeppisch
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Website: http://www.embracetheblessing.com/

activities of daily living (eating, toileting, and grooming), activities related to living independently in the community, and health-related tasks (personal assistance services);
acquisition, maintenance, and enhancement of skills necessary for the individuals to care for themselves and to live independently in the community (habilitation);
providing a backup system or ways to ensure continuity of services and supports (emergency response services); and
training people how to select, manage and dismiss their own attendants (support management).

Medicaid Buy In for Children: https://texasmedicaidwaivers.com/medicaid/medicaid-buy-in-programs/medicaid-buy-in-for-children/

Community First Choice: https://texasmedicaidwaivers.com/medicaid/benefits-of-medicaid/community-first-choice/

CLASS Form 3596 PAS/Habilitation Plan: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/handbooks/community-living-assistance-support-services-provider-manual/forms

HCS Form 8510 HCS/TxHmL CFC PAS/HAB Assessment: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/handbooks/home-community-based-services-handbook/forms

Paths to Medicaid: https://texasmedicaidwaivers.com/medicaid/

Disability Rights Texas: https://www.disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/

Connect with Heather
Heather Burdeaux: [email protected]

Connect with Sandy:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandydeppisch
Embrace the Blessing Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/ETB4ME
Website: http://www.embracetheblessing.com/

Previous Episode

ETB 23: When Life Takes an Abrupt Turn and Puts You on a Different Path with Cynthia Rodriguez ~ Part 2

EBT 23: In this 2nd half of a 2 part episode I continue to talk with Cynthia Rodriguez, amazing mom, grandma, and special needs advocate who loves to reach out and help others. If you have a child with a disability and happen to cross Cynthia's path somewhere out in the world, more than likely she will strike up a conversation to check in with you to see how things are going. She'll offer suggestions and resources and may even accompany you to the right agency to get you the help you may need. That's just who she is.
Yet, 24 years ago when her son Victor was born with Down syndrome, Cynthia didn't even want to hold him for the first few days. Life took an abrupt turn at that point and it took Cynthia a little while to accept all the changes. From initial reluctancy to totally embracing her new journey, Cynthia is a source of love and laughter, drawing others in with her joy and making a positive difference for so many.
In addition, Cynthia does Court monitoring visits for people who have guardianships to make sure they are being treated properly and have everything they need.
If you haven't heard the first half of Cynthia's interview, be sure to listen to it in its entirety. You won't want to miss any of her inspiring perspective.
GHFEDS
http://ghfeds.org/
HCS - Home and Community Based Services
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/home-community-based-services-hcs
Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/health-insurance-premium-payment-hipp-program
Side by Side Parent Support Team: League City
https://www.facebook.com/groups/155613631266509
STAP - Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP)
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing/stap-services
Swallowing and Speech Services
https://www.swallowingandspeechservices.com/
Texas Medicaid Waivers
https://texasmedicaidwaivers.com/
Connect with Sandy
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandydeppisch
Embrace the Blessing Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/ETB4ME
Website: http://www.embracetheblessing.com/

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ETB 25: It’s No Mystery, Accepting Your Child’s Diagnosis Can Be Challenging with Teresa Trent

ETB 25: In this episode I talk with Teresa Trent, author of 3 different mystery series, whose 29 year old son Andrew has a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism. He's also non verbal, has a seizure disorder and from that he's developed a need for a Peg tube. Andrew is a sweetheart, greatly loved and never in a bad mood.
It's no mystery that accepting your child's diagnosis can be challenging. When Andrew was born, it was very difficult for Teresa. She had a hard time accepting it and did not have the best reaction. It took her about 2 years to just truly accept it and be at peace with it. Though she loved her precious baby all the way through, something just didn't click for her initially.
If that rings true in your case, Teresa encourages you to reset your mind and focus on going day to day, milestone to milestone, living in the present and just enjoying your child.
Teresa started writing at age 49. She believes you are never too old or too young to begin writing. Her Pecan Bayou series includes a character with Down syndrome named Danny.
You can find Teresa's website and all her books at the links below.
Connect with Teresa Trent
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresatrentmysterywriter
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttrent_cozymys
Blog: https://teresatrent.blog/ (Books to the Ceiling)
Website: http://teresatrent.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5219581.Teresa_Trent
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresatrent_cozymys/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/teresa-trent
Teresa's Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.com/Teresa-Trent/e/B005O7FIE2/
Connect with Sandy
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandydeppisch
Embrace the Blessing Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/ETB4ME
Website: http://www.embracetheblessing.com/