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Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) provide Support & Resources to brain injury survivors and their families; Prevention Programs to educate the public on the impact of brain injuries; Education & Training for brain injury survivors, caregivers and professionals; and Legislative Advocacy for improved community services and safety laws (seat belts, helmets).
BIA-MA annually provides support, information and resources to approximately 14,000 survivors, families and medical professionals. BIA-MA sponsors more than 50 support groups throughout Massachusetts which provides a forum for sharing information about brain injury and an opportunity to meet others who share similar experiences and concerns. It also organizes a variety of educational, recreational and social activities.
The Statewide Head Injury Program (SHIP) provides services to eligible people with external traumatic brain injuries.
The Statewide Head Injury Program (SHIP) is one of the programs of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission’s Community Based Services.
To be eligible for SHIP services you must
DDS operates three HCBS waiver programs specifically for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Adult Supports Waiver
The Adult Supports Waiver provides services to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and require at least one home- and community-based waiver service per month. Participants do not require the levels of support provided under either the Community Living Waiver or the Intensive Supports Waiver. Participants live in family homes, adult foster care, or independently and do not require 24 hour care. Their health and welfare needs can be met in these community settings. Waiver services may vary depending on the living arrangement of the participant. Participants will only receive services through the waiver that are needed in order to remain safely in the community. Participants in the Adult Supports Waiver can choose to direct their services if they are interested. The Adult Supports waiver offers both budget authority and employer authority as options for participant direction.
Community Living Waiver
The Community Living Waiver provides services to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and require at least one home- and community-based waiver service per month. Participants require more support than those in the Adult Supports Waiver, but less than those in the Intensive Supports Waiver. Participants live in the family home, adult foster care, with a live-in caregiver, or independently and do not require 24 hour care. Their health and welfare needs can be met in these community settings. Waiver services may vary depending on the living arrangement of the participant. Participants will only receive services through the waiver that are needed in order to remain safely in the community. Participants in the Community Living Waiver can choose to direct their services if they are interested. The Community Living waiver offers both budget authority and employer authority as options for participant direction.
Intensive Supports Waiver
The Intensive Supports Waiver provides services to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and require supervision and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week due to significant behavioral, medical and/or physical support needs. Participants will only receive services through the waiver that are needed in order to remain safely in the community. Participants in the Intensive Supports Waiver can choose to direct their services if they are interested. The Intensive Supports waiver offers both budget authority and employer authority as options for participant direction.
Participants in the HCBS waivers for Adults with intellectual disabilities work with a DDS Service Coordinator to develop their individual service plan and plan of care, which include the participant’s goals as well as the waiver and non-waiver services and supports the participant needs in the community.
Waiver services include the following:
• Adult Companion
• Assistive Technology
• Behavioral Supports and Consultation
• Chore Service
• Community Based Day Supports
• Day Habilitation Supplement
• Family Training
• Group Supported Employment
• Home Modifications and Adaptations
• Individual Goods and Services
• Individual Supported Employment
• Individualized Day Supports
• Individualized Home Supports
• Live-in Caregiver
• Peer Support
• Residential Habilitation
• Respite
• Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies
• Stabilization
• Transitional Assistance Services
• Transportation
• Vehicle Modification
• 24-Hour Self Directed Home Sharing Support
All services included in these three waivers are contracted through the Department of Developmental Services.
The Traumatic Brain Injury Team (TBIT) provides highly individualized supports and services to help strengthen Traumatic Brain Injury survivors and their families as they struggle to reduce concerns, build resilience, become empowered, and pursue self-independency.
The Traumatic Brain Injury Team (TBIT) provides skillful services to TBI survivors who experience brain injury challenges, and their families. Services may be provided in various settings, including at home, or at a community-based setting.
The goal of the Traumatic Brain Injury Team (TBIT) is to work collaboratively with the TBI survivor, family members, and their healthcare provider to establish a better therapeutic outcome.
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