As Connecticut sees rising numbers of individuals living with complex traumatic brain injuries, questions are emerging about whether current ABI Waiver eligibility criteria truly reflect long-term support needs. This article explores whether reliance on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) remains an effective gateway to services and highlights the growing need for brain injury-informed assessments. The Supported Living Group shares expert insight into ABI Waiver access, long-term brain injury care, and community-based supports across Connecticut.

When a loved one sustains an acquired brain injury (ABI), life changes instantly—and permanently. Yet despite the profound cognitive, behavioral, medical, and emotional needs that follow a brain injury, families are often discharged from hospitals or inpatient rehabilitation with minimal education, limited preparation, and an overwhelming expectation to “figure it out” at home.

As Connecticut’s largest provider of community-based ABI Waiver services, we at The Supported Living Group see the consequences of this systemic gap every day. Families who desperately want to support their loved one simply haven’t been given the information, training, or guidance they need. And the impact—on safety, stability, finances, and long-term outcomes—is significant.

Learn how Connecticut’s ABI Waiver helps brain injury survivors live independently. Discover eligibility, services, and how SLG can help you apply.