Recently we requested a waiver (an exception, not a Medicaid waiver) for an 18 year who did not yet have her diploma, we were granted the request within a day or two.

 

This was VERY helpful as we were ready to hire the applicant. 

 

We did have to agree that with a specified time (6 months or a year, I forget) she did have to complete one or the other.

 

I do agree that a diploma nor a GED makes a good DSP.   There ought to be a permanent exception given by DODD for the staff person who has proved themselves to be a competent DSP.

 

bev brubaker

The Home Farms

Preble Co.