Self-Direction News An open letter to LKiChoice from the BurchettsWe recently received this heartfelt letter from a parent of two children formerly enrolled in Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS). With her permission, we wanted to share it with the LKiChoice community. It's not every day… Read More Ryan’s Journey to Independence Through Self-DirectionNote - Ryan Klotz is an enrolled participant with LKiChoice's sister company, Personal Accounting Services (PAS), out of Taylor, Michigan. PAS and LKiChoice operate under the AssuranceSD family of companies. Ryan Klotz is a self-advocate… Read More What is an Independent Living Center and it’s Role in Self-Direction?What Are Independent Living Centers (ILCs)? An Independent Living Center is a community-based organization run by and for people with disabilities. ILCs support independent living in and around one’s community. According to the Administration for… Read More LKiChoice Celebrates World Autism Acceptance Month in AprilApril is World Autism Acceptance Month (WAAM). This month LKiChoice promotes understanding, inclusion, and support for people with autism. We also encourage acceptance of different abilities and perspectives. History of WAAM World Autism Acceptance Month… Read More Share Your Story to Protect Medicaid Funding AccessLKiChoice understands your concerns about the current state of affairs in Washington. With concern to Medicaid funding access and what it means for your supports and services. We want to point you to information and… Read More AssuranceSD Announces Sale of Lori Knapp CaresSince purchasing The Lori Knapp companies, AssuranceSD, along with the Lori Knapp founders, had a desire to focus on the fiscal agent services and identify an organization to purchase Lori Knapp Cares. Recently, Vista Care… Read More Self-Direction History | Story of Lori Knapp and LKiChoiceLKiChoice's Self-Direction History The story below, originally published in the La Crosse Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal on June 19, 2005, highlights the beginning of LKiChoice's self-direction history with Lori Knapp's journey from state institutions… Read More Direct Care Professional Resources from National Family Caregivers MonthHelpful Resources from National Family Caregivers Month Caregiver Action Network Recognizing and Supporting Caregivers from Caregiver Action Network. President Joe Biden’s Presidential Proclamation for National Family Caregiver’s Month. About National Family Caregivers Month In November, LKiChoice… Read More Hiring in Self-Direction | Drafting a Job Description (Part I)For Participants enrolled in Self-Direction, one of your roles is to hire your own Direct Care Professionals (DCP), or employees. Before you hire anyone, it's important have a list of qualified applicants to interview. The… Read More Hiring in Self-Direction | Drafting a Job Description (Part II)For Participants enrolled in Self-Direction, employing your own Direct Care Professionals (DCP), or employees, is one of your most important roles. Having a quality list of applicants can ensure you receive the highest quality support… Read More DVRW Supports Your Voice Being HeardLast week was Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW). DVRW was celebrated from September 9-13 and was promoted by the American Association of People with Disabilities. In partnership with the REV Up campaign, DVRW advocated for… Read More Self-Direction Services – The Wisconsin DHS’ Client Rights OfficeThe Client Rights Office acts as an import Self-Direction service. An important part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, it helps individuals with developmental disabilities understand their service rights. This support is available in… Read More LKiChoice Celebrates World Alzheimer’s DayOn September 21, we will be celebrating World Alzheimer's Day, in culmination of World Alzheimer's Month (WAM) in September. LKiChoice wants to provide you with tips on recognizing Alzheimer’s and where you can find more… Read More New EVV Service Codes Issued by the Wisconsin DHSThe Wisconsin DHS hard launched new EVV service codes, effective October 1, 2024. Per ForwardHealth, for Dates of Service (DOS) beginning that day, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), along with HMOs and managed… Read More Home and Community Based Services – Americans Prefer Life at HomeA “Home and Community Preferences” survey by AARP found more than 75 percent of adults over 50 want to remain at home as they age. The survey polled almost 3,000 American adults of all ages… Read More Celebrating Helen Keller Day on June 27On June 27, we will celebrate the life and achievements of Helen Keller. Keller, who was blind and deaf, became a distinguished author, public speaker, and advocate for the deaf and blind throughout the 20th… Read More Long-Term Services and Supports – Wisconsin Ranks No. 15AARP recently released its Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard. The Scorecard creates interest and investment in LTSS by measuring each state’s support and services. It also identifies areas of improvement that directly affect consumers… Read More LKiChoice Participant Feature: Sandra and Tom LarsonSusie Myers, Senior Enrollment Specialist with LKiChoice, recently had the pleasure to visit Sandra Larson, and her husband to help with her in-home enrollment process. Sandra and her husband/caregiver, Tom, live in Holmen, Wisconsin. Their… Read More Wisconsin DHS Air Quality Safety Tips and FAQsSpring is right around the corner and that means sunshine and warm weather but it can also mean a decrease in air quality. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to prepare yourself… Read More LKiChoice Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness MonthIt’s March and LKichoice is celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). DDAM has been around since 1987. President Regan dedicated the month to building awareness for individuals with disabilities. The National Association of Councils on… Read More LKiChoice Celebrates Older Americans MonthMay is right around the corner and LKiChoice is looking forward to celebrating Older Americans Month (OAM). OAM is organized each year by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). During the month, the ACL shares… Read More LKiChoice Expands In-Home Enrollment AreaLKiChoice has expanded coverage for in-home enrollment services to 25 new counties in Wisconsin. In-home enrollment services are now available in 40 counties. The new counties cover parts of north and eastern Wisconsin. There are… Read More CDC Respiratory Disease Update and How to Protect YourselfThe CDC released its respiratory disease season update earlier this month. It provides updates on COVID-19, influenza, and RSV activity across the country compared to this time last year. The CDC notes that respiratory disease… Read More Wisconsin DHS, UW-Green Bay Launch WisCaregiver Career CDCP ProgramThe Wisconsin DHS and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay recently launched the WisCaregiver Career CDCP Program. The program trains students to become a Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP). The program, launched earlier this year, is… Read More WBPDD Releases 2021-23 Biennial ReportIn November, the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WBPDD) released its report for 2021 to 2023. It covers projects the board is working on and accomplishments they’ve made in the community. The report… Read More CDC Reminders for COVID-19 and Flu VaccinesAs cold and flu-season gears up, the CDC has issued reminders to receive your COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations. COVID-19 It is recommended by the CDC to receive an up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine for anyone five and… Read More AARP Releases 2023 LTSS State ScorecardAARP recently released its 2023 Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard. The Scorecard helps create interest and investment in LTSS by effectively measuring each state’s supports and services. It also identifies areas of improvement… Read More The Value of Using Web Entry for TimesheetsWeb Entry is an online way track your hours daily instead of filling out a paper timesheet that then needs to be sent to LKiChoice. Web Entry takes away the need for a paper timesheet… Read More Featured Stories Interested in learning how LKiChoice supports self-direction? Subscribe to our quarterly e-newsletter. Subscribe Today
