Home and Community-Based Services
What is HCBS?
HCBS (Home and Community-Based Services) ensures that individuals with disabilities have access to services in community-based settings. It promotes independence, inclusion, and self-direction, helping people remain in their homes and communities rather than in institutional settings.
Tri-County Regional Center HCBS Videos
These videos explain the principles and practices of HCBS and how they affect service delivery
CQL HCBS Videos
This channel features various resources and videos from the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL), focusing on HCBS, person-centered planning, and quality-of-life improvements.
CMS HCBS Resource
A comprehensive resource provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that offers detailed information on Home and Community-Based Services models
HCBS Blogs
A Culture of One
When most people hear the word culture, they think of the big things — race, religion, or language.But culture is much more than that. It’s the quiet rhythm of how
The Importance of Environments: Creating Spaces Where People Can Thrive
We talk a lot in Person-Centered Thinking about what’s important to and important for someone — but just as important is where all of that happens. Every person’s environment plays
The Promises We Make: What Person-Centered Support Really Means
When we talk about Person-Centered Practices, it’s easy to focus on the tools and strategies — the one-page descriptions, the discovery questions, the planning maps.But at its core, Person-Centered Thinking
Promoting Positive Control: Helping People Hold the Remote to Their Own Lives
Imagine sitting down to watch TV with a friend. You say, “Let’s check out that new comedy special,” but before you can grab the remote, they say— “Nah, we’re watching
The Courage to Change
Change is never easy—especially in this field.We care deeply about the people we support, and over time, we develop routines that feel safe and familiar.But what’s familiar doesn’t always mean
Important TO and FOR: Why Balance Matters
In Person-Centered Thinking, one of the most valuable concepts we explore is finding the balance between what’s important TO someone and what’s important FOR them. When we talk about important
CENTERED: STORIES, SKILLS, AND SHIFTS IN SUPPORT
A person-centered series by Kurtis | VAC HCBS Coordinator & Certified PCT Trainer In August of 2024, I began what I thought would be a straightforward training process. But becoming
Paving the Way: Upholding Accessibility at Valley Achievement Center – Understanding HCBS Rule Number 10
HCBS Rule Number 10 is a pivotal guideline ensuring accessibility for individuals receiving services, a principle deeply embedded in Valley Achievement Center’s mission and practices. RULE NUMBER 10: THE SETTING
Fostering Connection: Understanding HCBS Rule Number 9 – Right to Have Visitors
At the core of the HCBS Final Rule lies Rule Number 9, a guiding principle empowering individuals with the autonomy to welcome visitors of their choosing at any given time.
Nourishing Independence: Understanding HCBS Rule Number 8 – Access to Food
Rule Number 8 within the HCBS framework is a profound reminder that access to food isn’t merely about nutrition; it’s about honoring an individual’s autonomy in deciding what and when