2020-05-17 Med-Waiver Program with Patti Rendon. Patti explains how the program works once an individual has qualified for the Med-Waiver Program.

Description: Our guest is Patti Rendon of Rendon Support Services. Patti has been a Med-Waiver Support Coordinator for over twenty years and runs a support coordination agency. Patti is familiar with all aspects of the Florida Med-Waiver Program. She serves individuals in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, and Desoto Counties. Patti has extensive experience in Adult Day Training, Supported Living, and Supported Employment. She is an advocate for individuals with disabilities and believes that all individuals have the right to live a long full life. We discuss Life Skills reference Meaningful Day Activities to include Companionship, Supported Employment Coaches, and Adult Day Training. These are activities that help give value to individuals with disabilities and help them to become contributing members of the community. We also discuss living arrangements available to those with disabilities. There are various options that are available to include independent living, supported living, and group homes. There are different types of group homes based on the needs of the individual. Some group homes may focus on medical or behavioral issues.   Contact: Phone: 813-643-1054 Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>   <https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B9pRUifeH9hoWWxRYWxvS1lSWUE&revid=0B9pRUifeH9hoM3Z1czZwZytMNU5mdU1KR24yYWJtMWs1UW1jPQ> Julie Ames Special Needs Family HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.