Personal Assistance Services Cooperatives: Final Report

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Article Publication Date: 
1/8/2008
Summary: 
A study was conducted on consumer-directed personal assistance services (PAS) cooperatives, with an emphasis on workplace PAS. This report presents case studies of seven cooperatives, describes advantages of consumer-run cooperatives, identifies funding issues and sources, and presents considerations for those contemplating starting. It contains a review of the literature which reveals only a few examples of successful consumer-directed PAS cooperatives in the US, however, they show promise.
Article Author: 
Jans, PhD, Lita
Populations: 
Personal Assistant
Sources: 
The Center on Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)
Programs/Initiatives: 
N/A
Keywords: 
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PAS Cooperatives;

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