LA SÉCURITÉ D'ABORD Brain Injury and Maintaining Home Safety Challenges: Difficulty with balance and coordination, which can increase the risk of falls Changes in cognitive function, such as memory loss or confusion, which can make it difficult to navigate the home or complete tasks Changes in sensation, such as numbness or tingling, which can make it difficult to sense potential hazards or understand one's surroundings Changes in behavior or mood, such as impulsivity or aggression, which can make it difficult to control one's actions and maintain a safe home environment Preventing Home Fires: Cognitive impairment, such as memory loss or confusion, which can make it difficult for the individual to remember to turn off appliances or properly handle flammable materials Physical impairment, such as difficulty with fine motor skills or balance, which can make it difficult to maneuver around the home and use equipment safely Behavioral changes, such as impulsivity or aggression, which can lead to reckless or dangerous actions that increase the risk of fire. Solutions: Installing smoke alarms and fire extinguishers Creating and practicing an emergency evacuation plan Providing training on fire safety Supervising the individual with brain injury when they're handling fire, cooking or using any equipment that could cause a fire. Having a professional assess the home for fire hazards and make recommendations for safety improvements. Home modifications such as handrails, stairlifts, and ramps to assist with mobility Assistive technology such as alarms and reminder systems to help with daily tasks and managing the environment Support system with family members, caregivers, and professionals to help with the identification and management of these challenges.

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Administration de la sécurité sociale Bureau de la sécurité sociale à Torrington 147 Litchfield Street 06790, Torrington, Connecticut 1-877-405-0486 , 1-800-772-1213 , 1-860-626-9568 Services de détermination du handicap Alors que les demandes d'invalidité de la Sécurité sociale sont prises dans les bureaux locaux, les décisions médicales sont prises dans chaque État par un service de détermination du handicap. Si vous avez déjà déposé une demande de prestations d'invalidité ou si vous êtes un prestataire médical, vous pouvez envoyer des informations médicales sur un demandeur du Connecticut à : Disability Determination Services 309 Warwarme Avenue Hartford, CT. 06114 Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Wil Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Willimantic, Connecticut 1-877-405-0488, 1-800-772-1213, 1-800-325-0778 Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Waterbury Suite 1, 51 North Elm St 06702, Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Waterbury Suite 1, 51 North Elm St 06702, Waterbury, Connecticut 1-877-405-4874, 1-800-772-1213, 1-800-325-0778 Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person a Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person and ABI Waiver Program Fairfield Hartford Litchfield Middlesex New Haven New London Tolland Windham CT community care Home Health ABI Resources Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Wil Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Willimantic, Connecticut 1-877-405-0488, 1-800-772-1213, 1-800-325-0778 1/29

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Trouver un logement convenable peut être un processus complexe pour les personnes handicapées, y compris celles souffrant de lésions cérébrales acquises. Dans le Connecticut, de nombreuses agences de logement public (PHA) proposent diverses options. ABI Resources, l'un des principaux fournisseurs de services de soutien aux personnes handicapées pour le programme Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver, se consacre à aider les clients à naviguer efficacement dans ces options. Aperçu des agences de logement public du Connecticut : Le Connecticut compte un large éventail d'agences de logement public (PHA) dédiées à l'offre de solutions de logement abordables. Ces agences s'étendent d'Ansonia à Windsor Locks, chacune offrant aux résidents des opportunités uniques de trouver un logement adapté à leurs besoins spécifiques. ABI Resources s'engage à faciliter l'accès à ces ressources vitales, en garantissant que les personnes handicapées bénéficient du soutien dont elles ont besoin pour s'adresser à l'agence de leur ville. Étapes clés pour postuler à un logement public dans le Connecticut : Sélectionnez l'autorité de votre agence municipale : avec une liste complète des agences de logement public du Connecticut, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter, la Bridgeport Housing Authority, la New Haven Housing Authority et la Stamford Housing Authority, il est crucial de commencer votre processus de candidature en sélectionnant l'agence qui dessert votre localité. Comprendre le processus de candidature : Chaque régie du logement a son processus de candidature. ABI Resources offre son expertise dans la compréhension de ces procédures, rendant l'application aussi transparente que possible pour nos clients. Tirer parti du ministère du Logement du Connecticut : Pour un soutien et des ressources plus larges, le ministère du Logement du Connecticut joue un rôle crucial en offrant des conseils et une assistance aux personnes cherchant à s'orienter dans le système de logement public. Services de soutien personnalisés : ABI Resources fournit des services de soutien personnalisés, garantissant que les personnes handicapées, y compris celles bénéficiant du programme Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver, reçoivent l'assistance sur mesure dont elles ont besoin pour obtenir un logement. Notre travail chez ABI Resources a permis à de nombreux clients de postuler et d'obtenir un logement avec succès par l'intermédiaire de diverses agences telles que la Hartford Housing Authority et la Norwalk Housing Authority. Ces réussites soulignent l’importance d’un soutien spécialisé dans le processus de demande de logement public. Naviguer dans le paysage du logement public dans le Connecticut peut être intimidant, en particulier pour les personnes handicapées. ABI Resources se présente comme une référence de soutien, offrant des conseils d'experts et des services personnalisés pour garantir que nos clients peuvent trouver un endroit où ils peuvent appeler leur chez-soi. En travaillant en étroite collaboration avec les agences de logement public du Connecticut, nous nous efforçons de rendre le logement accessible à tous, quels que soient leurs défis. Contactez-nous: Pour plus d'informations sur la manière dont ABI Resources peut vous aider, vous ou vos proches, à obtenir un logement public dans le Connecticut, veuillez nous contacter. Notre équipe d’experts est prête à vous fournir le soutien et les conseils dont vous avez besoin à chaque étape du processus.

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CT Comprehensive Supports Waiver (0437.R03.00) Provides adult day health, blended supports, group day supports, group supported employment, live-in caregiver (42 CFR §441.303(f)(8)), prevocational services, respite, independent support broker, assisted living, assistive technology, behavioral support services, community companion homes (CCH), community living arrangements (CLA), companion supports aka as adult companion, continuous residential supports, customized employment supports, environmental modifications, health care coordination, individual directed goods and services, individual supported employment, individualized day supports, individualized home supports, interpreter, nutrition, parenting support, peer support, personal emergency response system (PERS), personal support, remote supports service, senior supports, shared living, specialized medical equipment and supplies, training, counseling and support services for unpaid caregivers, transitional employment services, transportation, vehicle modifications for individuals developmental disabilities 18 yrs - no max age and individuals with intellectual disabilities 3 yrs - no max age CT Employment and Day Supports (0881.R02.00) Provides adult day health, blended supports, group day supports aka community based day support options, individual supported employment, prevocational services, respite, independent support broker, peer support, assistive technology, behavioral support services, customized employment supports, environmental modifications, group supported employment, individual direct goods and services, individualized day support, interpreter, personal emergency response system (PERS), remote supports services, specialized medical equipment and supplies, training, counseling and support services for unpaid caregivers, transitional employment services, transportation, and vehicle modifications for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 18 - no max age and individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 3 - no max age. 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Projets multimédias créatifs de sensibilisation aux lésions cérébrales ABI Resources travaille avec plusieurs organisations, notamment DSS, DMHAS, WWP, CCC, CCCI, SWCAA, WCAAA, Allied, Yale, UConn, Gaylord, HFSC, et bien d'autres, pour fournir les meilleurs soins aux individus. Vie assistée à domicile, soins communautaires et amitié dans le Connecticut.

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What are the Potential Effects of TBI? The severity of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may range from “mild” (i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness) to “severe” (i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury). A TBI can cause a wide range of functional short- or long-term changes affecting: Thinking (i.e., memory and reasoning); Sensation (i.e., sight and balance); Language (i.e., communication, expression, and understanding); and Emotion (i.e., depression, anxiety, personality changes, aggression, acting out, and social inappropriateness). A TBI can also cause epilepsy and increase the risk for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other brain disorders. About 75% of TBIs that occur each year are concussions or other forms of mild TBI. Repeated mild TBIs occurring over an extended period of time can result in cumulative neurological and cognitive deficits. Repeated mild TBIs occurring within a short period of time (i.e., hours, days, or weeks) can be catastrophic or fatal. For information on how to prevent TBI and the potentially serious effects from this injury, please visit TBI Prevention page.