community living—explore the possibilities
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Community Living—Explore the Possibilities April 2014
Housing Choices are based on the type of
living arrangement that best suits
your loved ones’ needs. These
include provider managed
group homes, supervised or
supported apartments.
Homes are made accessible as
needed (ramps, roll‐in showers,
etc.).
Individuals, families and
guardians have input into the
geographic location of the
home.
Group homes support up to four
individuals. Each person has
their own bedroom and share
the common areas of the home.
Transportation is provided for all residents of the home.
There is no monetary responsibility for families or guardians.
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Support Staff Staff must go
through a back‐
ground check and
fingerprinting.
Staff are required to
have NJ’s pre‐
service training ,
which includes an
overview of
Developmental
Disabilities,
preventing abuse
and neglect,
medication overview,
CPR/first aid and Danielle’s Law. Providers may require
additional training as needed based on individual needs.
Staffing is determined based on individual needs; many
require 24/7 and/or one to one support staff.
Cooking, cleaning, shopping, laundry and other household
tasks are performed by staff. Staff include residents in all
aspects of running the home. Individuals may choose to
participate.
People have a chance to become like family.
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Community Living—Explore the Possibilities April 2014
Medical Medical appointments are made by
the provider agency staff.
Individuals are transported by staff
who also attend the medical visit.
Families may choose to participate
in medical visits.
Physical therapists, occupational
therapists, speech therapists,
behavioral and psychological
supports are available in the
community.
Many providers have nurses and
behaviorists on staff.
Individuals with feeding tubes and
tracheostomies are supported in the
community.
All medical needs can be met in the community.
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Activities Traditional and medical day
programs, individualized or
self‐directed day activities
(in and out of the home
based on the person’s needs
and preferences).
Providers have recreational
and social calendars for the
people they support.
Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)
provides supported
employment, job coaching and
training.
People may also choose to
volunteer within their
community.
New Jersey is now an Employment First state.
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Community Living—Explore the Possibilities April 2014
Follow‐up is done in partnership to assure an
individual’s quality of life.
Quality Assurance
Quality assurance follow‐up visits begin shortly after an
individual moves to insure their health, safety and well being.
Visits occur 30/60/90 days, with a Quality of Life survey during
years 1 and 2.
Visits may
include the
individual and
family
members,
guardians,
DDD’s
Community
Case Managers
(CCM),
Return Home New Jersey (RHNJ) Coordinators/Developmental
Center Transitional Case Managers (TCM), and the provider
agency.
There is continued oversight from the CCM, DDD’s Office of
Licensing and Quality Management and Planning, internal
agency quality assurance and municipal agencies.
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Emergencies In the event of a medical emergency, agency staff will call 911
and will accompany the person to the hospital. Family mem‐
bers/guardians are notified of the emergency.
Evacuation plans are in place for all residents; everyone must
be able to get out in three minutes.
Evacuation drills are practiced once per month on all three
shifts.
All agencies have plans and procedures in place
in case of an emergency.
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Community Living—Explore the Possibilities April 2014
Aging in Place As a person’s needs change
(medical, behavioral, or self‐
care) their supports and
services may need to be
reassessed. This will enable a
person to remain in their home.
Ranch style homes are
encouraged by the Division of
Developmental Disabilities as a
way to assure that a person can
age in place.
Everyone deserves to be supported at home.
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Family Member Comments About Community Living
“Look into it, give it a chance. You will get more comfortable. I am glad we did it and am thankful he’s happy.” “You’ll know when it’s right – the right place, time, and people. Just don’t get discouraged. We had to wait and trust in God’s Plan. We had to be patient for it to happen because the process was long.” “If you are open for a change – then go for it …there are many services.” “Be patient with the process.” “Seeing Robby laugh and smile again. We’re thrilled with basically everything….the total freedom is just incredible….we can have input into everything.”
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Community Living—Explore the Possibilities April 2014
About CLEP CLEP works with people with developmental disabilities, their families, and staff as they explore the possibility of community living. CLEP is committed to the goal of helping individuals and those that care about them understand what’s available in the community. CLEP can arrange a group home visit and accompany those Developmental Center families interested to see an example of community living. CLEP partners with the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities, NJ Community Providers and others in supporting individuals and their families in exploring community living.
—————————————————————————— Community Living Education Project Staff Members
Project Director
David Wright, PhD, MS Principal Investigator Training Specialist Bernadette West, PhD, MA Sheilah M. Garry Co‐Principal Investigator Training Specialist Susan R. Hammerman, PhD, MA Ann C. Martinelli, BA Training and Consultation Specialist Communications Manager Natalie C. Trump, BS Antoinette S. Johnson, MAEd
Secretary
Margaret Mitchell
CLEP is funded by a grant provided by the New Jersey State Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities
Community Living Education Project School of Public Health
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 335 George Street, Liberty Plaza, Suite 2200
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 800.500.0448 toll‐free number
732.235.3277 main number 732.235.5434 fax number
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