FAQs

At Abilities Beyond Disabilities, we are committed to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through personalized care and support. Below, you’ll find answers to commonly asked questions about our services, programs, and how we help clients achieve greater independence and inclusion.

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Who is Abilities Beyond Disabilities’ licensing authority?

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS). We have had license #460 for 22 years!

What are Abilities Beyond Disabilities’ hours of availability?

How do I qualify for services?

Does Abilities Beyond Disabilities accept private pay?

What are Medicaid Waiver Supported Living Services?

Supported Living services are funded by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services through the Community Living Waiver and Family & Individual Supports Waiver. Supported Living services take place in an apartment/house setting and are operated by Abilities Beyond Disabilities. Assistance with independent living is available around the clock by paid staff who can respond promptly. These supports enable an individual to acquire, retain, or improve skills necessary to reside successfully in their home and community.

What are Medicaid Waiver In-Home Services?

In-home services are funded by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services through the Community Living Waiver and Family & Individual Supports Waiver. In-home services are provided while the individual resides at home alone/with family, or a residence considered their home, and are delivered pursuant to an amount of weekly hours required to safely and efficiently support the individual’s unique personal goals. These supports enable an individual to acquire, retain, or improve skills necessary to continue to reside successfully in their home and community.

What is the difference between the In-Home and Supported Living services?

One key difference between the In-Home and Supported Living services is the staff oversight. The supported living residential service is provided to the individual in the form of around-the-clock availability of paid provider staff who have the ability to respond promptly. In-home services are provided while the individual resides at home alone/with family, or a residence considered their home, and are delivered pursuant to an amount of weekly hours required to safely and efficiently support the individual’s unique personal goals.