Resource Center

Minnesota provides their short and long term strategies for maintaining data for their HousingLink Program - an online resource database of affordable housing.

MinnesotaHelp.info is an online directory of services designed to help people in identify resources such as human services, information and referral, financial assistance, and other forms of aid and assistance within the state. This entry also includes a presentation on the IT Architecture, Request for Proposal forms, and a community introduction letter

This brochure, card, and flyer provides basic information regarding the Maryland Access Point Program (MAP), the ADRC initiative piloted in Howard County, Maryland including goals of the program, target populations, a brief description of services, and contact information.

In light of HIPAA, Aging and Disability Resource Centers face an important challenge. Since an ADRC is designed to be a one-stop shop for consumers for long-term care information, assistance and access to services, it may be subject to HIPAA’s requirements. This Issue Brief, prepared by the National Association of State Units on Aging, reviews the privacy and security provisions of HIPAA and highlights potential implications for ADRCs.

This matrix represents the AoA Aging and Disability Resource Center Fiscal Year 2003 Grantees. The chart summarizes current or planned components for the ADRC Program for each grantee including Project/RC Name, State, Target Population, Eligibility Determinates and Contact Information.

This document provides an overview of essential elements of a non-profit business plan for the ADRC. Sections II and III are written to serve as a template that can be easily adapted by each ADRC. This should only require filling in information in certain sections and modifying text to better fit your effort. Sections IV through VIII contain discussions and tools to complete each of these sections. They will require more effort and original writing to complete.

FRCS are an increasingly popular way to provide a variety of support to all types of families where, when and how they need them. Located in communities & designed to be accessible, these centers aim to put into practice much of what practitioners & policymakers have learned about what works best for children and families. The past decade has seen a steady increase in the number of centers because of the creativity and resourcefulness. This report offers ideas and financing options.

On October 5, 2004, HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson announced $31 million in grants to 31 states to help people with disabilities or long-term illnesses live in their homes and participate fully in community life. The grants were awarded under the New freedom Initiative and are known as Real Choice Systems Change Grants. A total of 52 grants were awarded in nine categories. The press release, which describes the grant categories, and list of grantees are available.

The ADRC program calls for aging networks to broaden its target population & closely coordinate with the disability network to establish seamless systems for consumers. This brief provides background information on characteristics of individuals with physical disabilities, describes the major information & service needs & the existing supports & services system. The brief also addresses implications for grantees in serving this population & provides additional resources to facilitate operations.

This material outlines the services available at the Milwaukee Department on Aging. The Handout and Resource Center Page provides an overview of the services offered. Also, there are sample marketing materials and flyers for the flu program, the energy assistance and fitness center.