Waiver Services
Exceptional accepts the following waivers funded by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services Consolidated, Community Living, and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Consolidate Waiver
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The Pennsylvania Consolidated Waiver is designed to support individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, or developmental disabilities in living more independently in their homes and communities. It offers a wide range of services that promote community living, including both self-directed and traditional agency-based service models. This waiver covers most services available in Pennsylvania.
The Community Living Waiver (CLW)
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The waiver supports individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, or developmental disabilities in living more independently in their homes and communities. It provides a variety of services that promote community living, employment, communication, self-direction, choice, and control.
Effective January 1, 2026, the waiver is available to individuals of any age with an intellectual disability or autism. It is also available to children under age 9 with a developmental disability that has a high probability of resulting in a diagnosis of intellectual disability or autism, as well as to children under age 22 with a developmental disability due to a medically complex condition.
Person/Family Directed Support (PFDS) Waiver
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This waiver is designed to support individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, or developmental disabilities in living more independently in their homes and communities. It provides a range of services, including self-directed and agency-based supports, vocational services, personal assistance, and more.
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The PFDS Waiver has an individual cost limit of $41,000 per person, per fiscal year, with the possibility of exceeding that limit for certain services.
Exceptional Tours offers a range of individualized services designed to promote independence, inclusion, and personal growth. Our dedicated professionals provide compassionate support to help each participant live a meaningful, connected, and fulfilling life.
OUR SERVICES
Community Participation Supports (CPS) 1:1 and 1:2 - Day Services
CPS services promote community inclusion and support participants in developing interests, building skills, and pursuing opportunities for competitive integrated employment. These services encourage active, valued participation in a broad range of community activities that align with each individual’s goals, strengths, and desired outcomes related to employment, involvement, and community membership.
In Home Supports - Day, Evening and Weekends
In-Home and Community Support services help participants acquire, maintain, and improve the skills needed to live independently and engage meaningfully in community life. These services are provided in inclusive settings and may include:
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Assistance with daily living activities such as personal grooming, hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, and home maintenance
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Guidance on health and wellness practices, including exercise, nutritious meal planning, and risk awareness
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Support with managing medical care, attending appointments, and following prescribed treatments or therapies
Respite – In Home and Out of Home (24 hours unlicensed)
Respite services provide short-term supervision and support for participants living in private homes, offering relief to caregivers during planned or emergency situations. These services may be delivered in the home or in approved out-of-home settings and are designed to ensure the participant’s safety and well-being while caregivers take needed time for rest or other responsibilities.
Companion Services - Evening, Overnight and Weekends
Companion services provide supervision and assistance to adults age 18 and older who live in private homes. These supports promote each participant’s health, safety, and independence by assisting with daily living activities and encouraging meaningful participation in home and community life. Companion services may also be provided in inclusive community settings, including the participant’s place of employment, when habilitative outcomes are not the primary focus.
Supported Employment (Career Planning, Job Finding and Job Coaching as well as Benefit Counseling)
Supported Employment services are individualized supports provided in a variety of community settings to help participants obtain and maintain competitive integrated employment. These services may include job training, worksite orientation, job aide development, coordination of accommodations, and ensuring that assistive technology is used as outlined in the plan. The goal is to provide participants with the support they need to achieve full-time or part-time employment at or above minimum wage, with wages and benefits comparable to those of individuals without disabilities performing the same work, in settings that are fully integrated with co-workers without disabilities.
For more information regarding the services we offer, please email us at assistant@exceptionaltoursllc.com