• Attendant Care

Attendant Care is designed to give individuals in need the independence, privacy, and dignity they deserve. The goal of the attendant caregiver is to provide individualized at-home care safely within the limits of their abilities and/or disabilities. Attendant Care provides exceptional, personable, energetic, friendly, compassionate, dependable, and kind attentiveness. The loving services provided may include any or all of the following: 

• Bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Mobility
• Meal prep
• Light housekeeping

• Respite Care

Respite care is a special name for a short-term break for caregivers. Caring for an individual who is disabled can be an around-the-clock job. Taking a break from time to time is crucial in order to properly take care of those in need. Respite care can take place in your home, allowing family members time outside the home for recreational activities. The emphasis of respite care is recreation, allowing a time of rest and relaxation. Respite care can be provided by the hour day or even for weeks.

• Habilitation

Habilitation refers to the process aimed at helping individuals attain, keep, or improve skills and functioning for daily living. An example of this is that a child with cerebral palsy may require the assistance of a physical therapist to learn how to sit. Or another child may need speech therapy to learn to say their R sounds. Because both of these are skills that the children have yet to accomplish, the aim of the therapy is habilitation. A list of goals for the individual is determined by themselves, a family member, the person's Support Coordinator, and a UCPSA Program Manager. Some examples of these types of goals are learning to brush one's teeth, showering, cleaning one's room, sorting laundry, or preparing a meal. 

Another type of Habilitation is known as Individualized Designed Living Arrangements, or IDLA's. This service is provided to adults who live independently. The purpose of this service is to assist and teach individuals the skills to live successfully in their own homes. For example, our Direct Care Workers could teach them how to plan healthy meals, make grocery lists, cook, do laundry, manage money or use public transportation.

• Housekeeping

Housekeeping is provided to individuals or family members who are unable to complete light housekeeping/chores on their own.

Eligibility and Areas of Service

Transition to Employment (TTE) program, Individualized Supportive Employment (ISE), and Employment Services Aide (ESA) services, you must:  

• Receive and or qualify for services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
• Be 16 years and older
• Have either one or more of the following disabilities to qualify (Epilepsy, Autism, Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD), Downs Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy).
• Have the desire to work
• Have transportation to and from the program and a job
• Are safe to yourself and others
• Live in Pima, Santa Cruz, or Yuma Counties

Pre Employment Transition Services (Pre-Et’s), you must:

• Be between 14 and 22 yrs of age
• Be enrolled in High school (public, private, or charter)
• Have a 504 plan or an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Have the desire to become employed
• Live in Pima, Santa Cruz, or Yuma Counties

Vocational Rehabilitation services, Job Retention and Development (JDR), and Rehabilitation Instructional Services (RIS), you must:

• Receive and or qualify for services from Rehabilitation Services of Arizona (RSA)
• Have a diagnosed disability
• Exhibit barriers to employment
• Have the desire to work
• Have transportation to and from a job
• Live in Pima, Santa Cruz, or Yuma Counties

Supported Education (SEDU), you must:

• Receive and or qualify for services from Rehabilitation Services of Arizona (RSA)
• Have a diagnosed disability
• Exhibit barriers to employment
• Have the desire to complete a post-secondary program (College, Certificate program, or trade school)
• Desire to work
• Have transportation to and from school
• Live in Pima or Santa Counties

If you are interested in receiving employment services or want to learn more, please email workability@ucpsa.org.

• Applied Behavior Analysis

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the science of behavior and learning. ABA uses assessment,  systematic intervention, evidence-based teaching and data analysis to accelerate learning. Target skills are broken down into small achievable steps and reinforcement contingencies are adjusted to maximize motivation and growth. ABA therapy can improve communication, social skills, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.

• Family-Centered Approach

We see parents as the experts of their children. Our families play an active role in identifying and implementing goals. We provide family training to fit your needs.

• Service Coverage 

ABA services may be covered by your health insurance. Eligible members may be approved for up to 40 hours per week of direct ABA therapy depending upon their needs and medical necessity. ASCEND accepts a variety of commercial and public health plans. ASCEND will work with your insurance company to verify benefits and establish authorization for ABA services. Contact ASCEND today to begin the referral process. 

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