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Information for PAS Users 
Personal Assistance Services (PAS) can be crucial to your ability to live independently. Whether you are new to PAS or have been using them for years, you may have questions or need more information.
The Center for Personal Assistance Services has gathered resources for you
to find out what you need to know about Personal Assistance Services
Training Resources
Reports and Publications
A list of publications produced by the PAS Users
project. The citations provide links to abstracts, press releases, and
either the entire publication, or information about where to obtain it.
All PAS User reports and publications
Recent additions
Newcomer, R., T. Kang, C. Graham. 2007. Outcomes in a nursing home transition case management program targeting new admissions. Gerontologist, 46: 385-390.
View Abstract and Obtain Full Version Jans., L. (November, 2007). Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Cooperatives: Final Report. Center for Personal Assistance Services.
View Abstract and Obtain Full Version Li, L.W. and Fries, B.E. 2005. Elder Disability as an Explanation of Racial Differences in Informal Home Care. Gerontologist, 45(2): 206-215.
View Abstract and Obtain Full Version
Library
Important publications related to PAS Users. Abstracts and information
on how to obtain the complete publication is provided with each citation.
All PAS User publications
Recent additions:
Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities, University of Montana Rural Institute (March 2008). Nursing Home Emancipation: Accomplishments of Urban and Rural Centers for Independent Living. Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #39
View Abstract and Obtain Full Version Rudowitz R. (January 2008). Medicaid: Overview and Impact of New Regulations. Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and Uninsured.
View Abstract and Obtain Full Version Waxman, H.,A. (March 2008). The Administration's Medicaid Regulations: State-By-State Impacts. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Presentations
A list of important presentations related to the PAS Users.
All PAS Users Presentations
Recent additions:
Jans, L.H., Kraus, L.E., & Stoddard, S. (2007, November 5). Personal assistance services (PAS) cooperatives: A service delivery model to benefit PAS consumers and workers.. Presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition hosted by American Public Health Association (APHA).
More information
Kraus, L.E., Jans, L.H., Ripple, J., & Stoddard, S. (2007, November 5). The perspectives of people with disabilities who use workplace personal assistance service. . Presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition hosted by American Public Health Association (APHA).
More information
Kraus, L. (2007, November 6). New promising practices in workplace personal assistance services. Presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition hosted by American Public Health Association (APHA).
More information
Links
The Center for PAS has assembled a list of links to organizations,
resources and information available on the web related to Workplace PAS.
All PAS User links
Recent additions: The Annapolis Coalition on the Behavioral Health Workforce
http://www.annapoliscoalition.org/pages/ The Annapolis Coalition is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the recruitment, retention, training, and performance of the prevention and treatment workforce in the mental health and addictions sectors of the behavioral health field. Quality Mall
http://www.qualitymall.org/main/ Quality Mall is a place where you can find lots of free information about person-centered supports for people with developmental disabilities. Each of the Mall stores has departments you can look through to learn about positive practices that help people with developmental disabilities live, work and participate in our communities and improve the quality of their supports. University of Southern Maine Muskie School of Public Service, Institute for Health Policy
http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/research/ihp.jsp Through a diverse range of research projects, public service activities, and partnerships, the Institute for Health Policy seeks to increase access to health care, enhance the quality of care, and eliminate disparities in the availability and delivery of services. Timely information and practical support for decision makers improve health care for the citizens of Maine and across the nation.
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