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The True Costs and Benefits of Self-Directed Care: Living with Independence, Freedom, and Equality (LIFE) Account Feasibility Study & Implementation Plan
10/31/2007 | 1360 Requests *Summary
This article explores the benefits and challenges people who have disabilities experience when managing their personal care programs. It also examines how LIFE Accounts would complement social participation opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Author
Bates, Kathleen
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Keywords
Independent Living; Cash and Counseling; Caregiving; Individualized Budget; Medicaid; Person Centered Planning; Personal Assistant; Living with Independence, Freedom, and Equality Savings Account Program; LIFE Savings Accounts; personal care attendant; HCBC; Home and Community Based Care; agency-directed care; Personal Care Service Program;
Topic
Consumer/Participant Direction, Housing, Money Follows the Person, Physical Disabilities, Workforce/Direct Care
Type/Tool
Reports
Source
Grantee produced, New Hampshire, Southern New Hampshire University
State
New Hampshire, Wisconsin, All States/Territories
Date Created
05/07/2008
Contact
Tobey Partch-Davies
Southern New Hampshire University
School of Community & Economic Development
partch-davies@snhu.edu
Southern New Hampshire University
School of Community & Economic Development
partch-davies@snhu.edu
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