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Special Needs Guidance
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Navigating the special needs journey can be challenging. Finding the correct resources then implementing them is often daunting. We are here to make those processes easier. There is no need for you to decipher protocols for establishing government benefits alone. Our mission is to help Florida families secure the future for their special needs children. We do that by helping parents access and successfully utilize the Florida Medicaid Waiver Program.
[/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://dmprinciples.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pexels-neosiam-580871-scaled.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Ballet|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#0a0a0a” text_font_size=”72px” custom_margin=”|||-50px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px|0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]About Me
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://dmprinciples.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SNGG1_edited.jpg” title_text=”SNGG1_edited” _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]I’m Scarlett Kibbey, founder of The Special Needs Guidance Group, and this is my uncle Fred. Thanks to my uncle I have been a part of the special needs community my entire life. For most of his adult life my uncle was completely independent despite his diagnosis of Intellectual Disability, but several years ago he was diagnosed with leukemia and everything changed over night. Suddenly my mom and aunt were faced with caring for him while he was unable to work and undergoing chemo therapy. We had no planning in place for this and had to search for every resource available to keep uncle Freddy safe and healthy. Thankfully he was able to receive Pennsylvania Medicaid Waiver services as well as Social Security and Medicaid. Today Uncle Fred is in remission and because of the Waiver able to live on a farm, his dream, with the care he needs.
Uncle Fred’s story and the countless other stories I heard during my 11 years as a Florida Medicaid Waiver Support Coordinator inspired me to start this organization. I realized that families need to plan for the future of their special needs child, but finding help is like searching for a needle in a hay stack. With my experience in coordinating services with multiple government agencies, I am able to help families avoid the crisis my own family faced and provide a secure and successful future for their special needs child through the Florida Medicaid Waiver Program.
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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”Michelle” url_new_window=”on” portrait_url=”https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/196586133_10225426464234725_5140514183045527884_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_eui2=AeEzGJ8hf3Dz23Rqqtsla75IL5P11OV3_68vk_XU5Xf_r36kWrRxcsRmLRpWoHC7bzg&_nc_ohc=UiJqqegIc20AX9cE3x7&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=6d0f0d48ce0c16df4ec1e854c5791792&oe=61C6360D” _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https://www.facebook.com/michellemcneilcrow” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]Scarlett Kibbey has been a blessing to me! My family lawyer, Mark Moss referred me to her last August/September to see if she could help my son get benefits of the Florida Med Waiver through APD.I had just interviewed with SSI to get disability benefits for my son James who turned 18 last August. I wish I had talked to her first! She has given me a lot of information and answered A LOT of questions navigating through government agencies and assistance for my adult son with Autism. Although I had visited CARD in the past, Scarlett is more personal. I would definitely recommend her services for anyone who is like me. I am the first one in my extended family with a child living with an intellectual disability let alone a disability. There is a lot to learn and decisions to make. You need someone who knows their way around the system and is compassionate.
[/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=”Jennifer” portrait_url=”https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/112701193_10221808934626643_8755950825740951254_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_eui2=AeH9-Abk2YigSr0B4vLbmkJm1hO-vFTnzInWE768VOfMiTdxU9iD0s-cGSVyZpzu9eI&_nc_ohc=oatLni0znSQAX-gKDmo&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=0275a01d3d0760f9ca5bea10c86de4a8&oe=61C7BCCD” _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.sunman” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]Scarlett Kibbey has been instrumental in helping our family navigate the complex system that is APD. She is professional, compassionate and a true advocate for our exceptional son. We can’t thank her enough for all she does and continues to do for us!!!
[/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=”Lisa” portrait_url=”https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/38179662_656773391355211_3976660964681449472_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_eui2=AeGEvg43-LtcUS8rg0xs20LW75N3BJmMNkDvk3cEmYw2QDHVMUfI9nI5plIp7XrkYKQ&_nc_ohc=IzePP_weQscAX8F6XeS&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=9ec07fc245645e98576a21aa7f288391&oe=61C90ABA” _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https://www.facebook.com/lisa.cookgartman” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]Ms. Kibbey, is one of the best professionals in her field. She worked with me and my adult profoundly Autistic son for several years. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking assistance
[/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=”Julie” portrait_url=”https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/241652913_10225237261134193_1042990234364081768_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_eui2=AeFCGzmYV3cqj0Zjr1mc1DGF9ZJm-Zzg27j1kmb5nODbuPqRKVDv5hEENqrqaPTprro&_nc_ohc=ZmDESzotUUgAX_16FOs&tn=__4nFi0MLm5mDKEf&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=a9489c6f69ea83af8a28439808067a44&oe=61A818EC” _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https://www.facebook.com/julie.wesling.3″ link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]I can’t thank you enough for helping G get his Medicaid Waiver!! He is enjoying weekly support from his supported living coach and it’s helping him live more independently! What a relief to have Medicaid cover his medical expenses. We couldn’t have navigated the system without you; you knew just what to do to get him the services he needed. You’re the best!!
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