WHO WE ARE
Above and Beyond Care, Inc. is a non-profit, waiver service provider dedicated to serving people with developmental disabilities throughout the state of Arkansas. We seek to establish an environment for each individual in which they can achieve maximum independence and prosperity while ensuring their health, safety, and well-being.
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
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Supportive Living
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Direct, in-home supports (also provided in community settings) in which members are accompanied by trained direct care staff who assist them on goals and objectives to increase independent living skills, ensure safety, and improve overall quality of life
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Crisis Intervention
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On-site response, facilitated by a licensed mental health professional, to behavioral health crises and other crisis behaviors that place the individual at increased risk for an institutional placement, loss of community placement, or otherwise threaten the health and safety of the member or the direct care staff
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Consultation
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The identification of specific needs of the individual and barriers for safe, independent living accompanied by the development of plans by a qualified team of professionals to implement strategies to overcome barriers; plans may include Safety Plans, Positive Behavior Support Plans, Person-centered Service Plans, or Individual Program Plans - Consultation services also include the training of direct care staff, family members/guardians, or other parties who support the individual to equip the support team with skills needed to most effectively meet the needs of the member.
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Non-medical Transportation
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Environmental Modification
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Adaptive Equipment
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Supplemental Supports
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Specialized Medical Supplies
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Services are available to a limited number of individuals as an alternative to ICF/IDD placement. Under this waiver, individuals may receive services such as Care Coordination, Supported Living Services, Non-Medical Transportation, Adaptive Equipment, Environmental Modifications, Supplemental Support Services, Consultation Services, and Crisis Intervention Services, through DDS licensed community providers (Arkansas Department of Human Services).
For more information on waiver eligibility or to apply for services, please visit https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/ddds/waiver-services