Question

The text must be no shorter than 6 full sentences and no more than 15.

Not included in the paragraph: submit the full address, telephone number, and website, if any,

of the services, and any person that you have spoken to (first name ONLY).

Question: Please submit a paragraph in response to the following scenario.

1. Research in your community and find a non-government community center that assist adults with or without debility.

a. Describe the extent of the services, the qualifying criteria, the length of services, and the income criteria.

Answer 1

Governments, however, are not the only entities that have large structures, unfettered resources and a desire to help those with disabilities. Organizations that are entirely separate from government funding or oversight have thrived in the United States and abroad. These nonprofit groups have achieved several milestones; they have pioneered research, changed perceptions, offered medical treatment, and assisted other community-based charities in meeting children’s needs. These entities are called non-government organizations, or NGOs. Some of the organization names are instantly recognizable, others pursue their goals in a low-key fashion.

Easter Seals:

Easter Seals is a non-profit, international organization that serves more than one million children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. They boast over 550 centers nationwide. Founded in 1919 as the National Society for Crippled Children, Easter Seals has an international presence and has expanded its focus to include adults and elderly individuals with disabilities.

Where there are more elderly persons than children, the services are likely to reflect those demographics. Today, Easter Seals provides services through 550 local chapters in the United States, and countless others abroad.

Easter Seals has several programs that help improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Generally, these initiatives include but are limited to physical rehabilitation, employment and job training, children’s services, adult and senior services and recreation opportunities.

Employment and job training services are a priority of Easter Seals’ strategy because adults with disabilities are 12 time more likely to be unemployed than other adults. Therefore, workforce development is designed to be flexible enough to provide trainees with skills that are conducive to their abilities, yet specialized enough to be considered valuable by employers. Trainers work with trainees to identify their job skills and interests, and how assistive technology can enhance a trainee’s performance.

Qualifying Criteria: Easter Seals is committed to caring for children and adults with physical and mental disabilities and special needs resulting from any cause -- whether diagnosed at birth or incurred through disease, accidental injury or the aging process.

Extent of services:

Our primary Easter Seals services include:

Autism
Military & Veterans
Child Care
Adult & Senior
Medical Rehabilitation
Employment & Training
Camping & Recreation.

• Medical Rehabilitation – 263 programs that offer PT, OT, SLP, audiology, rehabilitation, social work/case management, mental health and early intervention (182,770 individuals served in 2011).
• Child Care and Development – 192 programs that provide developmental monitoring, early child development services, inclusive child care, developmental pre-school programs and school-aged children’s services (52,962 children served in 2011).
• Assistive Technology – 64 assistive technology programs that offer assistive technology devices, including augmentative communication, hearing aids, orthotics/prosthetics and seating services (13,259 people served in 2011).
• Camping, Recreation, and Respite – 160 programs that include day and residential camps, recreation and sports opportunities, and respite services (29,854 children and adults in 2011).
• Adult and senior service programs – 157 programs that include adult day centers, community-based support programs, case management and in-home care (33,133 adults and seniors served in 2011).
• Workforce Development Programs – 167 programs that provide vocational services including, employee assessment, training, job placement, and development (77,464 adults served in 2011).
• Support Services – 129 programs that provided support groups, equipment loans, technology, financial aid assistance, transportation and health education (127,366 individuals served in 2011).

Income Criteria:

Easter Seals Southern California (ESSC) provides financial assistance for families who meet certain requirements and who are unable to meet their financial obligations for services received at ESSC. This policy is not intended for those with third party insurance. This policy requires written denial by other potential payers such as the regional center.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible families are those who:

• A. Receive medically necessary services from ESSC.
• B. Are underinsured and otherwise financially qualified.
• C. Have a household income (see attached schedule) less than 300% of the Federal Poverty level.
• D. Have been denied support by potential third party payers such as the regional center

. Individuals who elect not to apply for othersources of paymentsuch as regional center or other third party insurance, may be excluded from receiving financial assistance.

APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD: The determination of this benefit is not retrospective;therefore, it cannot be applied to charges from a previous period. The household income will be reviewed each year in April, to determine if they are still eligible for benefits. Any determination of benefit will apply prospectively to the current services.

Category A Cost: 15% Income at: Income Level: Income at 100% Reduction to Charges: 85% Reduction

Category B Cost: 25% Income at: Income Level: Income at 200% Reduction to Charges: 75% Reduction

Category C Cost: 50% Income at: Income Level: Income at 250% Reduction to Charges: 50% Reduction

Category D Cost: 75% Income at: Income Level: Income at 300% Reduction to Charges: 25% Reduction

If the family income is less than or equal to the amount in Categories A, B, C and D, they are eligible for reduced cost healthcare services.