Funding

OPWDD

  • Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
  • Provides services for individuals with qualifying diagnoses.
  • Families can access support such as life-skills coaching, respite, and recreational opportunities.

Self-Direction

  • Program that allows families to choose services best suited for their child.
  • MySkills4Life is set up as a provider, so families can direct funds toward coaching, tutoring, trips, and more.

ABA

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Evidence-based therapy focusing on behavior improvement and skill building.
  • MySkills4Life incorporates ABA principles into coaching for organization, self-regulation, and independence.

Guidance for Families

  • Check eligibility through OPWDD intake.
  • Request Self-Direction plan with broker and FI (Fiscal Intermediary).
  • Allocate funds to MySkills4Life services.