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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Did you know that the wait list (at least here in Florida) did have a wait time of seven years???? WOW! I had no idea when I signed Logan up that it would be that long for everyone and we signed up two years ago. I spoke to a HSP Analyst yesterday to do an update questionnaire for Logan. They've recently switched to a tier system and there are no longer numbers given out. They used to give out numbers and as someone dropped off for whatever reason they next number was taken off the list and given services. They will no longer be doing this. The questionnaire serves to find out where people are and how they are doing currently. Apparently in seven years people move, die and have other life changing things happen to them. At least they are making an effort to clean up the current people and the ones that need services.

Since they no longer have numbers assigned, people will actually get services on a "need it" basis. I think this new way of doing things is a lot better. At least this way the ones who really need the services will get it instead of just the next number in line. What if someone becomes homeless and they've just been added to the list. Does that mean they don't get services until their number is up in seven or more years? Not with the new setup!!

I feel a lot better about this after speaking with this women. She was here at the house for about an hour. She interacted with Logan and he seemed to really take to her. She thought he was an outgoing little guy. I had to tell her that it was really that she just has something in her personality that he bonded with. She's going to get me some information that may help with Ryan's feeding issues since he doesn't qualify for anything from them as he doesn't have the diagnosis. She seemed very caring and concerned and was really helpful and informative.

Also, I know I've posted this before but it's that time of year again. If you are already on the list or are just getting on it, ask them if there is any money available for diapers. We were able to get some help with Logan's diapers and it looks like it will be covered for another year from the same "grant". Our counselor found enough money to cover two years last May so if your child is still in diapers NOW is the time to ask for help. It makes a difference; we have more money each month to get Logan his supplements/food or just get him any other things he needs.

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