Day Habilitation
| Program/Service description | Day habilitation is a service to assist persons with acquired brain injury (ABI) develop or maintain socialization and self-help skills. The service helps participants with appropriate behavior and allows them to achieve greater independence. Training in day habilitation programs may include such topics as money management, nutrition, household management, social skills, and using community resources. The service takes place in a group setting, such as a day habilitation facility or adult day care facility. It is a non-residential program. Transportation is provided to and from a participant's place of residence. |
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| Public funding source(s)* | Medicaid Waiver for Acquired Brain Injury |
| Who is eligible | Persons aged 18 and over with an acquired brain injury who are financially and medically eligible for the Medicaid Nursing Home program |
| Where it is available | Statewide |
| Who to contact for information or enrollment | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). Please see DSAAPD's program contact information. |
| Related internet links | Brain Injury Resource Center Essential Skills for Everyday Living (http://www.headinjury.com/selftest.htm#list) |
*Public funding means that the program is paid for, in part or in whole, by the government. Some publicly-funded programs have eligibility requirements and provide services at low cost or no cost to people who qualify. Most of these programs and services though, are also available to people who are able to pay privately (with their own money). For more information, please see the Sources of Funding section of this web site.
