The Interchange | Chris Wecks | Activity https://disabilityvoicesunited.org/interchange/members/chris_at_abound_services/activity/ Activity feed for Chris Wecks. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:15:40 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 dddc3bff5e471c557d31ea5edfd868d9 Chris Wecks replied to the topic in the forum Members http://disabilityvoicesunited.org/interchange/self-determination/forums/topic/independent-facilitator/#post-825 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:13:29 -0800 I agree with with admindvu.  I’ll just add, however, that your mother cannot be paid for services as an Independent Facilitator if you are a minor.  Parents of those under eighteen years old may not be paid to be independent facilitator.

]]> cf39582a8f527533f76f28b438585fa7 Chris Wecks replied to the topic in the forum Members http://disabilityvoicesunited.org/interchange/self-determination/forums/topic/youth-in-transition/#post-824 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:09:24 -0800 Hi Ann,

I’m an independent facilitator.  All things being equal, no; the family will not be involved except as support members if the child invites and includes their input.

However, I suspect your question gets at the consideration of cognitive capacity, and other issues, that may hinder an individual’s ability to make choices that maximize…Read more

]]> 5e4b07a53e6d58e4bac722e75b14a1a6 Chris Wecks replied to the topic in the forum Members http://disabilityvoicesunited.org/interchange/self-determination/forums/topic/behavioral-services/#post-823 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:01:32 -0800 Hi Karen,

With Self Determination, funds will still be the “payer of last resort,” meaning that if your insurance or anything else covers behavioral therapy, SD funds can’t cover it.

However, we all have our favorite providers; I certainly do with my daughter, and might be able to include your behaviorist if you can demonstrate that they are…Read more

]]> 5033e5e2794fa10e087f1045ccb4588d Chris Wecks changed their profile picture https://disabilityvoicesunited.org/interchange/activity/p/113/ Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:44:50 -0800 0 0c3cc60e9fd13376552bd26b055fa2b9 Chris Wecks replied to the topic in the forum Members http://disabilityvoicesunited.org/interchange/self-determination/forums/topic/how-can-the-budget-change/#post-822 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:32:40 -0800 Hi Karen,

I’m an Independent Facilitator.  Your budget can change in the IPP process if 1) there are changing circumstances for your son, 2)if there is an unaddressed/unmet need, or 3) if there is an existing service that has been underutilized in the past and needs to be fully utilized now.

Let me know if that helps.  I’m happy to help clarify further.

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