For families using the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP), adaptive aids play a crucial role in promoting safety and independence. Through Consumer Directed Services in Texas, families have more control over how and when those supports are accessed.
What Are Adaptive Aids?
These are tools that help individuals with medical needs live more independently. A few examples include:
- Mobility aids (stair lift, support rails)
- Vehicle Modifications
- Electricity Needs (Generator)
- Specialized beds or safety gear
How It Works with Consumer Direction:
- Requesting the Aid
Work with your service coordinator to determine what adaptive aids are needed and request them through MDCP. - FMSA Support
Your FMSA will help you navigate the paperwork, provider agreements, and purchasing process, ensuring compliance and timeliness. - Direct Purchasing Benefits
Under Consumer Directed Services, families may be able to purchase adaptive aids directly, offering faster access and more flexibility in choosing what works best.
Adaptive aids help children thrive — and CDS in Texas ensures families are active participants in that process. With support from your FMSA in Texas, you can focus on what matters most: your child’s safety, independence, and success.
