Participant Spotlight – Josh’s Path to Joy, Confidence, and Creative Independence with Self-Direction
If you’ve ever had the joy of meeting Josh Lockwood-Wewer, you quickly realize he’s someone…
Participant Spotlight – Meghan’s Recipe for Independence and Inclusion Through Self-Direction
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and PAS is proud to spotlight Meghan…
Celebrating Pride Month: Honoring Identity, Love, and Self-Direction
At PAS, we’re proud to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community this Pride Month. Pride is…
Self-Direction News | March 2025 e-Newsletter
The March PAS e-Newsletter covers recent Michigan Self-Direction news and updates relevant to Direct Care…
Participant Spotlight – Ryan’s Journey to Independence Through Self-Direction
Ryan Klotz is a self-advocate for Individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (I/DD) in Wayne…
What is an Independent Living Center and it’s Role in Self-Direction?
What Are Independent Living Centers (ILCs)? An Independent Living Center is a community-based organization run…
PAS Celebrates World Autism Acceptance Month in April
April is World Autism Acceptance Month (WAAM). This month PAS promotes understanding, inclusion, and support…
Share Your Voice to Protect Medicaid Funding Access
February Vote Threatens To Impact Medicaid Funding Access PAS understands your concerns about the current…
Self-Direction News | December e-Newsletter
The December PAS e-Newsletter covers recent Wisconsin Self-Direction news and updates relevant to Direct Care…
Direct Care Professional Resources from National Family Caregivers Month
Helpful Resources from National Family Caregivers Month Caregiver Action Network Recognizing and Supporting Caregivers from Caregiver…
What do I Need to do to Hire a New Employee? (Part II)
Hiring your own employees, Direct Care Professionals (DCPs), is one of the most important roles…
What do I Need to do to Hire a New Employee? (Part I)
For Participants enrolled in Self-Direction, one of your roles is to hire your own Direct…
PAS Celebrates World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21
On September 21, we will be celebrating World Alzheimer’s Day, in culmination of World Alzheimer’s…
DVRW Supports Your Voice Being Heard
Last week was Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW). DVRW was celebrated from September 9-13 and…
June 2024 e-Newsletter
The June 2024 PAS e-Newsletter covers recent news and updates regarding PAS Self-Direction and any…
AARP Survey Finds Americans Prefer to Stay Home as They Age
A “Home and Community Preferences” survey by AARP found more than 75 percent of adults…
Celebrating Helen Keller Day on June 27
On June 27, we will celebrate the life and achievements of Helen Keller. Keller, who was blind…
AgeWays Provides Resources for Direct Care Professionals
The Area Agency on Aging 1-8 AgeWay’s website provides great resources for DCPs in Michigan.…
PAS Celebrates 25th Anniversary in August
Later this summer, PAS will celebrate our 25th anniversary! PAS began as a financial management…
March 2024 e-Newsletter
The March 2024 PAS e-Newsletter covers recent news and updates regarding PAS Self-Direction and any…
PAS Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
It’s March and PAS is celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). DDAM has been around…
PAS Celebrates Older Americans Month in May
May is right around the corner and PAS is looking forward to celebrating Older Americans…
What is Electronic Visit Verification? FAQs from the MDHHS (Part II)
Effective September 3, 2024, The MDHHS is now requiring the use of Electronic Visit Verification…
What is Electronic Visit Verification? FAQs from the MDHHS (Part I)
Effective September 3, 2024, The MDHHS is now requiring the use of Electronic Visit Verification…
CDC Respiratory Disease Update and How to Protect Yourself
The CDC released its respiratory disease season update earlier this month. It provides updates on…
December 2023 Newsletter
The December 2023 PAS e-Newsletter covers recent news and updates regarding PAS Self-Direction and any…
The Senior Alliance Resource Directory for In-Home Care, Food, and Transportation Resources
This time of year, crossing everyday items off your checklist can become more difficult. The…
The Information Center Releases 2023-24 “Where to Turn Community Resource Guide”
The Information Center recently released its community resource guide for next year. The “Where to…
CDC Reminders for COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines
As cold and flu-season gears up, the CDC has issued reminders to receive your COVID-19…
AARP Releases 2023 LTSS State Scorecard
AARP recently released its 2023 Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard. The Scorecard helps…