DC Waiver Program
At 1Axium, we are proud to partner with the District of Columbia’s Waiver Program to offer comprehensive services that empower individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling and independent lives within their communities. Our mission is to provide compassionate, tailored support to meet the unique needs of every individual and their families. Through the DC Waiver Program, we provide the following essential services:
Behavioral Support
Behavioral Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation process to identify an individual’s unique behavioral challenges, triggers, and needs. This involves gathering information through observations, interviews, and data analysis to understand the root causes of specific behaviors and develop tailored strategies for improvement.
Behavioral Plan Development
Creation of a personalized behavior support plan based on the assessment findings. The plan outlines clear, actionable strategies and interventions designed to address challenging behaviors, promote positive actions, and achieve specific goals.
Consultation Services
Collaborative support provided to caregivers, educators, or staff to help them implement effective behavioral strategies. This service includes guidance, training, and problem-solving to ensure the success of the behavior plan.
Brief Support
Short-term assistance to address immediate or acute behavioral challenges. This service focuses on stabilizing the situation, providing practical tools, and supporting individuals and caregivers in navigating behavioral crises.
Implementation Support
Hands-on guidance to ensure the successful execution of the behavioral support plan. This includes monitoring progress, adjusting interventions as needed, and providing ongoing feedback and encouragement to ensure long-term success.
These services work together to empower individuals, caregivers, and support teams to create positive behavioral outcomes and improve overall quality of life.
Community Development Services
Needs Assessment and Planning
Identifying and evaluating the specific needs of the community to develop actionable plans that address gaps in resources, services, and opportunities for residents.
Program Development and Implementation
Designing and delivering programs that promote social, economic, and educational growth, such as workforce training, housing support, youth enrichment, and wellness initiatives.
Capacity Building and Empowerment
Providing training, tools, and resources to strengthen the skills and abilities of community members, leaders, and organizations to foster self-sufficiency and sustainable growth.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Facilitating collaboration among stakeholders, including residents, local organizations, and policymakers, to ensure inclusive participation in decision-making and advocate for systemic improvements.
Resource and Partnership Development
Securing funding, grants, and partnerships with public and private entities to expand and sustain community programs and services.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Measuring the impact of community development initiatives through data collection and analysis to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with community goals.
These services are designed to empower communities, enhance access to essential resources, and promote sustainable development for long-term success.
Employment Services
Co-Worker Services
Collaborative support designed to facilitate workplace integration by providing education and training for coworkers on how to effectively support and interact with individuals with disabilities or specific needs.
Discovery
A personalized process to identify an individual’s interests, strengths, skills, and potential employment opportunities. This foundational step helps align career goals with appropriate job placements or entrepreneurial endeavors.
Follow-Along Support
Ongoing assistance provided to individuals after job placement to ensure sustained employment success. This may include regular check-ins, addressing workplace challenges, and offering guidance to both employees and employers.
On-the-Job Support
Direct, hands-on support to individuals in their workplace to assist with mastering job tasks, navigating workplace expectations, and fostering independence in their roles.
Job Development
Comprehensive assistance in identifying, pursuing, and securing employment opportunities. This includes job matching, resume building, interview preparation, and networking with potential employers to find suitable positions.
Ongoing Job Support
Continuous, individualized assistance provided to employees after securing a job to ensure long-term success and stability in the workplace. Services include regular check-ins, skill reinforcement, problem-solving workplace challenges, and providing guidance on career development. This support may also involve collaboration with employers to address accommodations, foster a supportive work environment, and promote professional growth. Ongoing job support is designed to help individuals maintain employment, enhance job satisfaction, and build independence in their careers.
Self-Employment Development Support
Specialized guidance for individuals interested in starting their own business. Services include business planning, resource identification, skill development, and ongoing mentorship to help establish and grow successful self-employment ventures.
These employment services are tailored to empower individuals to achieve their vocational goals, build independence, and thrive in inclusive workplaces.
Self-Employment Development Support
Self-Employment Development Support
Specialized guidance for individuals interested in starting their own business. Services include business planning, resource identification, skill development, and ongoing mentorship to help establish and grow successful self-employment ventures.
These employment services are tailored to empower individuals to achieve their vocational goals, build independence, and thrive in inclusive workplaces.
Family Support Services
Family Support
Comprehensive services designed to empower families as they support loved ones with disabilities or specific needs. These services include:
- Education and Training: Providing families with knowledge and resources about disabilities, therapeutic approaches, and effective caregiving strategies.
- Emotional Support: Offering counseling, peer support groups, and crisis intervention to help families navigate challenges and build resilience.
- Advocacy Assistance: Guiding families through navigating systems, such as healthcare, education, and community services, to secure necessary resources and support.
- Resource Coordination: Connecting families with local programs, financial assistance, respite care, and other critical supports to reduce stress and improve quality of life.
- Collaborative Planning: Involving families in goal setting and decision-making to create personalized support plans that address the unique needs of their loved ones.
Family support services aim to strengthen families, foster collaboration, and enhance overall well-being for both individuals and their support networks.
Personal Support Services
Personal Support
Individualized assistance designed to help individuals with disabilities or specific needs maintain independence and improve their quality of life. Services include:
- Daily Living Assistance: Support with activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication management, and transportation.
- Skill Building: Helping individuals develop essential life skills, such as budgeting, time management, and communication.
- Community Integration: Facilitating participation in social, recreational, and community activities to enhance social connections and inclusion.
- Emotional and Behavioral Support: Providing encouragement and guidance to address emotional challenges and promote mental well-being.
- Advocacy and Empowerment: Supporting individuals in making their own decisions, accessing resources, and advocating for their rights and needs.
Personal support services are tailored to meet each individual’s unique goals and preferences, empowering them to lead fulfilling, independent lives.
Respite Care Services
Temporary, short-term care provided to individuals with disabilities or specific needs, allowing their primary caregivers to take a break, recharge, or attend to personal responsibilities. Services include:
- In-Home Respite: Care provided within the individual’s home, maintaining familiarity and comfort while supporting daily routines.
- Out-of-Home Respite: Care delivered in a dedicated facility or community setting, offering individuals new social and recreational opportunities.
- Emergency Respite: Immediate, short-term care for unexpected situations, ensuring the individual’s needs are met without interruption.
- Scheduled Respite: Planned, regular breaks for caregivers to prevent burnout and promote overall family well-being.
Respite care services are designed to support both individuals and their caregivers, ensuring safety, engagement, and continuity of care while fostering balance and well-being for families.
Remote Support Services
Temporary, short-term care provided to individuals with disabilities or specific needs, allowing their primary caregivers to take a break, recharge, or attend to personal responsibilities. Services include:
- In-Home Respite: Care provided within the individual’s home, maintaining familiarity and comfort while supporting daily routines.
- Out-of-Home Respite: Care delivered in a dedicated facility or community setting, offering individuals new social and recreational opportunities.
- Emergency Respite: Immediate, short-term care for unexpected situations, ensuring the individual’s needs are met without interruption.
- Scheduled Respite: Planned, regular breaks for caregivers to prevent burnout and promote overall family well-being.
Respite care services are designed to support both individuals and their caregivers, ensuring safety, engagement, and continuity of care while fostering balance and well-being for families.
Nursing Support Services
Nursing Support Services
Professional healthcare services provided by licensed nurses to meet the medical and wellness needs of individuals with disabilities or specific conditions. These services include:
- Medication Management: Administering medications, monitoring side effects, and ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Health Monitoring: Regular assessment of vital signs, symptoms, and overall health to identify and address medical concerns promptly.
- Chronic Condition Management: Providing specialized care and education for managing chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, or respiratory conditions.
- Wound Care: Expertise in dressing changes, infection prevention, and promoting healing for minor and complex wounds.
- Patient and Family Education: Teaching individuals and caregivers about managing medical conditions, equipment use, and healthy living practices.
- Coordination with Providers: Collaborating with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, individualized care.
Nursing support services are designed to enhance health outcomes, provide peace of mind, and promote independence while addressing each individual’s unique medical needs.
Target Case Management
A personalized service that connects individuals with disabilities or specific needs to resources and supports necessary for achieving their goals and improving their quality of life. Services include:
- Assessment and Planning: Evaluating individual needs, strengths, and preferences to develop a tailored support plan.
- Resource Coordination: Connecting individuals to essential services, such as healthcare, housing, education, employment, and community programs.
- Advocacy: Supporting individuals in navigating systems, securing benefits, and accessing services to address barriers.
- Monitoring and Follow-Up: Ensuring services are effectively meeting individual needs through regular check-ins and plan adjustments.
- Crisis Intervention: Providing immediate assistance during emergencies to ensure stability and safety.
Targeted case management empowers individuals by coordinating care and resources, fostering independence, and helping them achieve their personal and developmental goals.
