Waiver participants under the age of 18 can have their parents help direct their services. Adults choosing participant-direction can have anyone they want act as their representative, including a friend, family member, or legal guardian.
This representative can help with things like:
- Finding and recruiting employees
- Scheduling and participating in interviews
- Negotiating the rate staff will be paid
- Providing training to employees
- Making sure employees are providing services in the plan
- Helping to communicate choices and preferences to employees
- Signing timesheets
- Keeping required paperwork or records
Source:
Department of Developmental Disabilities
https://dodd.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/dodd/waivers-and-services/waivers/participant-directed-waiver-services
