by Ann Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS | Sep 9, 2021 | Advocacy
SafeinHome attended the TN-NADD virtual conference last week whose mission is to advance mental wellness for persons with developmental disabilities through the promotion of excellence in mental health care. One of the most impactful presentations was by Dr. Rick...
by Ann Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS | Jul 29, 2021 | Remote Supports
A conversation between a SafeinHome consultant and a mom. MOM: I would like to talk with you about my daughter Samantha. How can you possibly support someone like Susan who needs support to decrease the possibility of having seizures? She needs reminders to...
by Ann Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS | Jul 12, 2021 | Advocacy
Disability Pride is the idea that people with disabilities should be proud of their disabled identity. People with disabilities are the largest and most diverse minority within the population, representing all abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, religions, and...
by Ann Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS | Jun 23, 2021 | Disability Resources
Independence means different things to different people. To know what independence means to a person, we need to ask, listen and repeat. Our system is still learning to partner with people receiving services and resist the urge to tell them what is best for them....
by Ann Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS | Jun 7, 2021 | Advocacy
Privacy is a human right. It is mandated by federal guidelines where the final rule states that home and community-based services (HCBS) must ensure individual rights of privacy, dignity, and respect. Free from coercion and restraint. Remote Supports is an HCBS...