Acquired (ABI) Brain Injury Waiver

 

 

 

THE ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY (ABI) WAIVER PROVIDES NON-MEDICAL HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT ENABLE PEOPLE WITH AN ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY INSTEAD OF INSTITUTIONS AND NURSING HOMES.

 

Brain Injury is different for each individual, developing an ABI Waiver Program, with services that are specific to the individual needs of each person is done as person-centereded collaborative effort with the survivors and/or conservator, doctors, social worker, clinical staff and others as needed.  There is a wide range of services including, but not limited to:

 

• Independent Living Skills Training

• Recovery Assistance

• Companion services

• Cognitive Behavioral Programs

 

Based on individual needs, help may also be available for:

 

• Vehicle Modifications

• Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies

• Adaptive Electronic Devices

• Environmental Accessibility Adaptations

• Personal Emergency Response Systems

 

ABI Waiver services can range from a few hours a day to as much as 24 hours a day, seven days a week depending on the needs of the individual.

 

CORTEX has more than 18 years experience with the ABI Waiver Program, as well as other services and programs available in CT.  We have seen how these programs can help rebuild lives and help brain injury survivors reach their goals!

 

WE CAN HELP

Questions about Services, Assistance, Support, Resources, or "What Happens Next"?  These are questions WE CAN HELP YOU WITH, we understand the brain injury journey can be complex and we can help guide and support you through each step of the way.