I Am DAD with Donald Jones

In this episode, Quentin Mezetin chats with Donald Jones about his experiences in developmental disabilities. They discuss services for individuals with disabilities, the importance of Medicaid, and the impact of COVID on care. They share personal experiences and engage with listeners, addressing mental health, waiver services, and applying for SSI.

Speakers

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Quentin Mezetin

Host • 23%

Donald Jones

Guest • 64%

Guest

Guest • 13%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and Quentin's journey as an autism dad
6:56	Guest Introduction: Donald Jones shares his background and experiences in the field of developmental disabilities
16:08	Donald Jones' presentation on services for individuals with developmental disabilities
26:16	Discussion on regular respite services, supportive employment, and the concept of self-direction in autism care
34:15	Personal experiences with developmental disabilities and the importance of Medicaid and waiver enrollment
41:10	Discussion on the assessment process, service authorization, and experiences with service denial
44:56	The impact of COVID on the front door process and the importance of being knowledgeable and prepared
50:17	Open discussion with listeners: Sharing their experiences and concerns about the process
1:03:36	Continuation on the topic of mental health diagnosis and developmental disabilities
1:11:01	Understanding the timeline for waiver services and the process of getting connected with a care coordination organization
1:20:35	Discussion on the process of applying for SSI and managing funds for people with disabilities
1:31:06	Conclusion and recap: I am dad tool kit, guest’s closing remarks, and Quentin’s final words

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