Programs

DSSW’s programs are designed to assist persons with disabilities in achieving the greatest degree of independence possible within their community.

The evaluation process by a nurse and the interview process by a program director and your independent case manager assure that an individual’s needs are identified so that they can be met by the services available in each program. To see a complete service array, click the button which describes the program in which you are interested.

All programs are driven by consumer choice and a people first philosophy.

CLASS (Community Living Assistance and Support Services)

This is a Medicaid waiver program offered by DSSW. Services under this program include:

• Personal Care Assistants
• Respite Care
• Nursing Services
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Specialized Therapies
• Purchase of Adaptive Aids
• Minor Home Modifications
• Supported Employment
• Day Programming
• Habilitation Training
• Vocational Services
• Pre-vocational Services
• Supervision, Shared Living
• Dietary
• Social Work
• Psychological Services
• Audiology

Click here for CLASS Information.

Adaptive Aid Flowchart 

Dental Flowchart 

Minor Home Modification Flowchart

Remember, a new CLASS applicant must select a provider within 14 days of receipt of your offer letter from DADS. For a DSSW office in your area, click here

DBMD (Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities)

This is a Medicaid waiver program offered by DSSW. Services under this program include:

• Personal Care Assistants
• Respite Care
• Nursing Services
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Purchase of Adaptive Aids
• Minor Home Modifications
• Intervener Services
• Day Programming
• Habilitation Training
• Supervision, Shared Living
• Dietary
• Dental
• Orientation & Mobility Training
• Behavior Communication
• Training

Adaptive Aid Flowchart 

Dental Flowchart 

Minor Home Modification Flowchart

Remember, a new DBMD applicant must select a provider within 14 days of receipt of your offer letter from DADS. For a DSSW office in your area, click here

PHC (Primary Home Care)

This is a Medicaid waiver program offered by DSSW. Services under this program include:

• Escort: 
  • Accompanying clients on trips to obtain medical diagnosis, treatment, or both. Does not include the direct transportation of the client by the attendant.
• Home Management:
  • Changing Bed Lines
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundering
  • Shopping
  • Storing Purchased Items
  • Washing Dishes
• Personal Care Assistance:
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming
  • Routine Hair and Skin Care
  • Preparing Meals
  • Feeding
  • Exercising
  • Self-administered Medication
  • Toileting
  • Transferring/Ambulating

Remember, a new PHC applicant must select a provider within 14 days of receipt of your offer letter from DADS. For a DSSW office in your area, click here

CDS (Consumer Directed Services)

This service delivery option allows recipients of eligible programs to manage the delivery of a range of services including attendant care. CDS is administered by DSSW’s corporate office. This delivery option gives participants more flexibility in their schedules, greater freedom to select attendants and to structure their pay.

Eligible Programs Include:

• CLASS (Community Living Assistance and Support Services)
• DBMD (Deaf-Blind-Multiple Disability Waiver)
• MDCP (Medically Dependent Children Program)
• PHC (Primary Home Care)
• CBA (Community Based Alternatives)
• PCS (Personal Care Services)

Adaptive Aid Flowchart 

Dental Flowchart 

Minor Home Modification Flowchart