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Project Out is an effort within Wyoming to expand the state’s Olmstead Plan to provide the least restrictive environment for consumers with disabilities. This two page document is an overview of Wyomings plan to successfully move people from nursing facilities out to the community.

Financing long-term care (LTC) is a key policy and budget issue both in New Hampshire and nationally. Debates focus on who should bear the financial burden of LTC or how the burden should be distributed. This brief looks at what LTC is, its importance to people with disabilities, LTC financing mechanisms, the economy and LTC, and recommendations for change.

These documents describe the Littleton Model Community Project. Included is a description of the project, a list of expectations, a a questionnaire for Advisory Council Members and a definition of what a model community is.

This guide for consumers and their families covers the how to's of hiring a personal assistant. A presentation, workbook and other files are used to guide people through the process.

In this report to the Georgia Department of Community Health, Geogia reports on their nursing home transition process. The report provides an overview of the Olmstead decision, and a description of the survey used determine which individuals might be interested in transitioning from institutions. The report discusses the two grants currently underway in the state and provides recommendations for future directions.

The Texas Promoting Independence Plan is the comprehensive, effectively working plan called for as a response to the U.S. Supreme Court Olmstead decision. The Plan includes all long-term care services and supports and the state’s efforts to improve the provision of community-based alternatives. The goal is to ensure that these programs effectively foster independence and acceptance of people with disabilities and provide opportunities for people to live productive lives in their communities.

Connecticut conducted a survey of their Transition Coordinators in order to evaluate the states outreach strategies. Included are the survey questions, responses and recommendations.

This guide is a booklet for individuals who want to leave a nursing facility and move to the community. The guide provides information on:self assessment, personal finances and resources, funding and benefit programs, housing, daily supports, health services, social, faith and recreation needs, work, school and other pursuits.

This self-assessment form helps consumers determine what supports they would need to transition out of a nursing home and into the community.

Results of an Opinion Research Questionnaire in the Norther Mariana Islands. One hundred eighteen government and community organizations in Saipan, Tinian and Rota were surveyed to identify issues and solicit recommendations to remove policy barriers identified by the respondents.