Personal Assistance Supports and Services (PASS)
Personal Assistance Supports and Services (PASS) supports people with disabilities in employing their own assistants for daily living, so they can direct their care and participate in their communities.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
Due Dates: Not stated
Funding Amounts: Not stated
Summary: PASS supports people with disabilities to employ personal assistants for daily living needs and participate in their communities.
Key Information: Participants self-direct their personal care by employing their own assistants.
Description
Personal Assistance Supports and Services (PASS) is funded by the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging and described by The Arc Tennessee as a program centered on independence and community integration. It supports people with disabilities to live and participate in their own communities by helping them arrange personal assistance for daily living needs.
PASS allows individuals to self-direct their personal care by employing personal assistants. The person receiving assistance has a direct role in arranging the support they use. Individuals and families who want to find out whether they may be eligible are directed to contact Ingrid Moody at The Arc Tennessee.
