Howdy, > > I can use you all as a resource. Those of you that are on the waiver or those that know about it enough to have formed an opinion maybe you could answer some questions for me if your not to busy. > OK
> What evidence is there that the policy is/not effective? It took me about 6 years to get into the program, I've only been on it going into my 2nd mo. But it was an immeadiate relief on my family as I now no longer have to rely on them to prepair my meals for me. I went grocery shopping for the second time since my accident 9 years ago. > What problems still exist? Waiting period mostly (at least in Indiana). > What are your recommendations to change the policy and why do you think they would be better? I don't know how they can effectively shorten the waiting list, but that might be accomplished through combining all the seperate programs (including Choice) under the MICCASSA Act with a Money Follows the Person program which allows individuals to hire their own people instead of going through a top heavy Agency. This would also save money and increase the workers pay rate which would keep good workers and attract more. > And one I am confused about that is for me. It is my theory they keep us in the dark on purpose. The less we know, the less they have to provide. > What is the theory of human behavior explicit or implicit in the policy? What the heck does that mean? lol. It may relate to a persons abilities (how much help they really need) and attitude towards caregivers. > The waiver works great for me, but I know there are a lot of you that aren't happy. Those of you that don't get enough services, why not? If something isn't working for you, I would like to know why or if a service isn't given, why are they telling you you cant utilize it? I don't have enough experience with the specific program yet to properly address it. Imdo wish they'd send someone who knew how to cook from scratch. It's amazing how many people lack even the most basic survival skills. When I ask, they claim their mothers couldn't cook either. Ohhhhhhhhh I want to move back to the mountains sooon bad... But South Dakota lacks the resources. The Waiver is a State program and varies greatly depending on where you live. > This would be a huge help. I would love some instances to use from people I care about. Not much help, but I hope you can use some of it. Stunt (Tim) -- Freedom: United States Constitution� 1791 All Rights Preserved My first Domain http://nw-in.com/index.html http://quads.nw-in.com/quad-enter.html Pics http://quads.nw-in.com/quad-list/quad-list1.htm Home page. http://tnthompson0.tripod.com/homeincyberspace/ Computer Graphics portfolio. http://tnthompson1.tripod.com/index.htm
