People with MR/DD who are not covered by Medicaid can receive similar services by applying for a Medicaid waiver. Eligible persons and their families may apply for the following home and community-based services:

• Case Management/Service Coordination: Individual assistance with placement, referrals, and general advocacy
• Residential Habilitation Services: Services provided in the home that assist the person with MR/DD in developing skills for daily living, such as personal grooming, food preparation, and social skills.
• Day Habilitation Services: Day services that provide a range of supervised experiences in community settings.
• Respite Services: Temporary care of a person with developmental disabilities provided by a trained respite worker, in order to relieve the permanent caretaker serving the person with DD.
• Environmental Modifications: Fixing the home environment to increase the independence of the person with DD.
• Adaptive Technologies: Devices and appliances that help the person with DD to function more independently and safely.

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