HCBS Policies at IA

Independence Association is committed to maximizing individual potential and autonomy in Home- and Community-Based Settings. The policies below detail some of the ways we live out that commitment.

Employment First

During the individual’s admission and annually thereafter during their PCP, Independence Association will determine if the individual is interested in pursuing competitive integrated employment … Full Policy

Visitation

Independence Association recognizes that people have the right to develop close, private and personal relationships without unnecessary barriers or obstacles imposed on them. … Full Policy

Financial Management

Independence Association believes that people served should have the autonomy to control their personal financial resources and that each person has a right to a safe, secure place to keep those resources … Full Policy

Tenancy

Independence Association will implement a residential services agreement and/or a lease between the agency or contracted provider and each participant/resident. The lease will provide … Full Policy

Community Life

Independence Association believes that people should be supported with any means possible to allow them to become part of their broader community … Full Policy

Autonomy

Independence Association is committed to supporting all participants it serves to exercise informed choice to the maximum potential of the individual … Full Policy

Meals & Food Management

Independence Association will ensure all individuals served in all programs and settings will have uninhibited access* to food and liquids at any time and will uphold dining practices that ensures participant dignity and engagement … Full Policy

Independence Association believes in allowing all people served the freedom to leave and reenter the setting independently without prior approval or need for staff assistance or permission unless … Full Policy

Physical Plant

Independence Association believes that the people receiving HCBS should have the same ability to choose how their lives should be led, with whom they want to share their lives, if they want to work, and the activities in which they participate. The foundation for these choices are part of the individual’s Person Centered Plan (PCP) … Full Policy

Person-Centered Planning

Choice of Services

Independence Association recognizes and fully supports the inherent right of all individuals to make informed decisions about their lives. IA is committed to the belief that when people are engaged, challenged, encouraged, and supported … Full Policy

Rights, Privacy & Dignity

Independence Association believes that all people deserve to be treated with dignity and have the right to privacy and respect … Full Policy

Behavior Support, Modification, & Management

Independence Association is committed to providing positive behavioral supports that adheres to the principles of Social Role Valorization, normalization and full inclusion with services delivered in a respectful, positive manner … Full Policy

Transportation Access & Management

Independence Association recognizes that people need transportation for routine and spontaneous access to places, activities, and people in the broader community, consistent with their individual goals and interests. IA also recognizes … Full Policy