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Helping Individuals With Disabilities Achieve Their Goals
“ Service Coordination Unlimited has been a tremendous help to my son and family . They continue to provide quality resources and support .”
Service Coordination Unlimited , Inc . ( SCU ), an agency that provides service and supports coordination for people with physical disabilities , intellectual / developmental disabilities , and autism plus older adults , is setting itself apart through a multifaceted approach that prioritizes individual needs and fosters meaningful community integration .
SCU emphasizes genuine person-centered planning where individuals , along with their family or team , are the decisionmakers . This approach allows individuals to have greater control over their support plans and the allocation of their budget , which aligns with the growing emphasis on consumer choice and empowerment .
The supports coordinators of SCU ’ s Office of Developmental Programs ( ODP ) locate , coordinate and monitor participants ’ services in both the home and community . They are there to help the participants achieve their desired outcomes and attain the life that they envision for themselves .
Cait Barton , SCU ’ s ODP director , emphasizes the need for individualized support plans , recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach rarely suffices . Supports coordinators must develop needsbased practices tailored to participant circumstances .
Barton recalls a situation where an interdisciplinary team was crucial for a young participant to remain safely
“ Being a supports coordinator inspires change , advocacy , and growth within myself and participants . It creates an atmosphere of independence , choice , and freedom , which many of my participants strive for in their everyday lives ." at home . The team was able to justify the need for a higher tier of waiver , giving the participant and family the ability to have in-home support staff and respite — preventing parent burnout while allowing the participant to thrive within the family unit , demonstrating the importance of maintaining healthy parentchild relationships that are not exclusively service based .
CEO Matt Perkins says that the goal is to have participants live where they want to live , without compromising their health and safety or the health and safety of others . The coordinators are there to help facilitate county processes and advocate for participant needs . This dedication translates to better outcomes for individuals and a more fulfilling work experience for SCU staff .
Individuals are encouraged to inquire about service coordination and ODP supports coordination by visiting the SCU website ( sc-unlimited . org ) or by calling 888.854.7474 . Staff at SCU will help guide you in determining whether the agency is the right
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fit for you and how to apply to the program that would best suit your needs .
SCU believes that each individual is exactly that — individuals with their own personal goals , dreams and care needs . SCU ’ s goal is to help participants achieve the level of independence they want and need .
info @ sc-unlimited . org 888.854.7474 • sc-unlimited . org
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