Key Human Services, Inc.
Established in 1989, Key Human Services, Inc. (Key) expands Keystone’s vision of community-based support programs to the State of Connecticut. Key’s purpose and mission is to act as a change agent for people with disabilities, creating opportunities that encourage growth and meaningful life choices while assisting persons in finding home, health, friends, work, and presence in their communities. With support from the Department of Developmental Services, the Department of Social Services, and the Department of Children and Families of the State of Connecticut, Key provides a selection of services and supports, such as community living arrangements (group homes), individual supports, nursing services, and Birth to Three, to people with disabilities.
Key is a subsidiary corporation of Keystone Human Services and is governed by a community-based board of directors.
A Word from the President
President
Dear Key Friends,
Governor Jodi Rell recently signed legislation requiring group health insurance policies to cover the cost of diagnosing and treating autism in Connecticut. The law requires the coverage of behavioral therapy for children under 16, as well as certain prescription drugs and psychiatric and psychological services.
Before this legislation, families often had to pay high insurance premiums, and yet, they were denied coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Parents have said that it can cost between $2000 and $5000 to diagnose a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The law takes effect on January 1, 2010 and will give many families with children with autism needed access to services and supports.
Sincerely,
Mark W. Ritter, President
Service Spotlight
KEY Autism Services
Key Human Services, Inc.’s Autism Services follows a person-centered approach to autism services. Developed in 2008 as part of a Connecticut pilot program, KEY Autism Services provides individualized services and supports to address the needs of families and individuals. KEY Direct Support Professionals support families to ensure that individuals’ needs are being met. Individuals receive a person-centered behavioral program that focuses on the unique needs of the individual. KEY Autism Services provides supports to assist individuals to live meaningful lives within their community. The program offers educational coaches for support with homework, community mentors to provide teaching and support for community activities and recreations, and life skills coaches to teach activities of daily living skills (ADLs). Individuals can receive one or all of these services.
Industry Highlights
Dancing thru the Decades
Key would like to thank all who contributed to the success of Dancing thru the Decades! A fabulous evening of fun, food and dancing that celebrated the liveliness of the human spirit, Dancing thru the Decades also raised invaluable support for our services! With eye-catching choreography and fun costume changes, the Glamour Girls led spirited renditions of classics from artists including Aretha Franklin, ABBA, The Marvelettes, Bananarama, The Bangles, Pat Benatar, Madonna and Tina Turner, as attendees danced the night away. Thanks again to everyone involved in the evening's celebration, and stay tuned for upcoming events!
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