Manuals

DRAFT version of paper on integrating treatment for co-occurring disorders for individuals with both a mental illness and a substatnce abuse disorder. Paper focus is on information for consumers' families and other supporters. Part of the toolkit in the RWJ/SAMHSA evidence-based practices project.

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.

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Grant Program, was developed to assist states in their efforts to create a single, coordinated system of information and access for all persons seeking long term support. This toolbox has been developed for ADRC grantees to: 1) List and succinctly explain the AoA-CMS requirements per each topic, and 2) provide materials that will support the design, development and operation of resource centers.

The Consumer Directed Attendant Support (CDAS) program is designed to help people with disabilities manage their own attendant services. The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) and the CDAS Advisory Committee have developed this program. This manual is designed to be a resource for you while in CDAS. It includes information about what it means to direct your own attendant support along with suggestions, sample forms and checklists.

The development of this Best Practices Manual is a pilot project to demonstrate a step-by-step process of re-integrating long term nursing home residents from residential living back into the community. This innovative Project is the result of an initiative made possible under the Passages Program sponsored by the Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services, in 2000-2003.

This Universal Design publication was developed by Kentucky Housing Corporation. This book reflects \"Tier One\" of KHC's implementation of it's Universal Design policy - this will be followed by the implementation of Tiers Two and Three. KHC refers to Tier One as \"Universal Design Light\", as it does not include requirements for all of the features that would normally be considered complaint with universal design principles.

This guide is a workbook for consumers that are transitioning or wish to transition out of a nursing home. The guide provides information on programs, housing, home modifications, etc. and provides space for the consumer to fill in the steps they need to take in each category. Created for consumers in Alabama, this guide will be useful for consumers in other states as well, although contact information and specifics will not apply.

This 133 page detailed manual from the state of Florida is designed for consultants responsible for assisting consumers with their participation in the Cash and Counseling Demonstration. Covers outreach and enrollment, consumer training, etc.

99-page detailed notebook for consumers on consumer directed care. Includes roles and responsibilities, budgetting, hiring, et. Created for consumers in Florida, but applicable to all states.

This handbook is a guide to help clients in the Client-Employed Provider Program better use the services available to them through the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) and to have a good working relationship with their employee/provider. This handbook includes examples of a job description and job application.