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Alaska Consumer Assessment Tool (CAT)

The attached files are the instructions for filling out the Alaska Consumer Assessment Tool (CAT) and a copy of the tool. The form was designed to be an objective tool that is easily coded. Each subsection of the manual includes the “how to complete” instructions and the time frames in which to measure the person’s abilities. The design facilitates immediate eligibility determination by the assessor.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50195

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Promising Practices in HCBS: California- Village Integrated Service Agency

This document highlights the Village Integrated Service Agency, a program of the Mental Health Association in Los Angeles County. The program provides coordinated, comprehensive services for people with mental illness. Available services are determined by the needs and goals of the participants. This report describes the program and its effectiveness in helping people with mental illness live independently.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50144

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Technical Assistance Provider Contact Information

Beginning in 2001 and continuing in 2002 and 2003, technical assistance for the Real Choice Systems Change grantees has been provided by the Exchange Collaborative team (combined efforts of ILRU and Rutgers University/CSHP). These documents provide contact information for the TA providers and two charts indicating which Exchange Team is responsible for providing TA to the grantees. In 2002 & 2002, TA was divided according to states. In 2003, TA was distributed according to theme.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/49944

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Promising Practices in HCBS: Illinois- Simplified Access for HCBS Waiver and Older Americans Act Services

This report describes how the State of Illinois simplifies access to home and community-based services for people with disabilities age 60 and older. Local Case Coordination Units coordinate eligibility determination and case management for Medicaid waiver services, state-funded home and community-based services, and Older Americans Act services. This report explains the implementation and impact of this program.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/49837

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Promising Practices in HCBS: New Jersey- Single Access Point for Information on All Services for Older People

This report explains the State of New Jersey’s single entry system for long-term supports and other services for older people, including a toll-free telephone number for information and services. The effectiveness of the system in each of New Jersey's 21 counties is evaluated through compliance with state protocols and consumer satisfaction reports. The report provides the intervention, implementation, and impact of the program.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/49819

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A Simplified System for Accessing Information and Long Term Care: WI ADRC

A presentation from the Wisconsin Aging and Disability Resource Center about a Simplified System for Accessing Information and Long Term Care. Resource Centers serve the general public through: –Public education – Outreach/Information and Assistance – Early intervention – Prevention – Youth transitional services. Review the presentation for a general program overview.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/49801

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