What PAC does
PAC helps participants practice daily living skills and routines in the place where those skills are used most: their home and daily life. Staff support participants while encouraging confidence and independence.
PAC / Participant Assistance and Care
PAC supports people in their home and daily life by helping teach practical skills, routines, and independence-building activities.
Overview
A practical in-home support program where DDSi goes to the participant's home within the approved service area to support daily living skills and confidence with everyday tasks.
Skill-building in daily life
Support may focus on everyday routines, independence-building tasks, communication with support teams, community participation, and goals outlined for the participant.
Quick facts
- Who it helps
- Participants who need support practicing daily routines, home-based skill-building, personal goals, and independence-building activities.
- Where it happens
- Service-area based. DDSi comes to the participant's home within the approved service area.
- Program leadership
- Sara Shelton — Director of Support Services
- Funding
- DDSi accepts Indiana Medicaid waivers, including the Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver (CIH), Family Supports Waiver (FSW), and Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver (TBI). The Health and Wellness Waiver (H&W) is coming soon.
How PAC is delivered
DDSi comes to the participant's home within the approved service area.
Service area
PAC is service-area based. The DDSi team comes to the participant within the approved service area.
Program FAQs
What does PAC stand for?
PAC stands for Participant Assistance and Care.
Where does PAC happen?
PAC is provided in the participant's home within the approved service area.
What skills can PAC support?
PAC can help with practical daily living skills, routines, independence-building activities, and confidence with everyday tasks.
Can waiver funding be used?
DDSi accepts Indiana Medicaid waivers, including the Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver (CIH), Family Supports Waiver (FSW), and Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver (TBI). The Health and Wellness Waiver (H&W) is coming soon.
How do we get started?
Use the Get Started contact path and DDSi will direct the inquiry to the appropriate support services team member.
A closer look
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