The Community Living Policy Center at the University of California, San Francisco with partners including DREDF has received IRB approval from UCSF to conduct interviews with a diverse group of personal assistance services (PAS) users to learn more about what they want, if anything, in terms of PAS worker training. As you know, there is a national move to standardize worker training and much, though not all, of what is being done already or is proposed has a decidedly medical model slant. The CLPC is conducting this qualitative consumer study to add a consumer voice and viewpoint to the discussion.

I would appreciate it if you would share the attached flyer with colleagues and community members who use paid PAS announcing the study and seeking people to be interviewed. Interviews should take about 30 - 45 minutes and will be conducted by phone. Any needed accommodations will be provided. Interviewees will receive a $25 Target gift card. Please note that if people are interested in participating, they should contact CLPC directly at the email address or telephone numbers at the bottom of the flyer.