MOMSCIS Online Community Resources Directory
Enhancing Independence: A Personal Attendant Training Manual
Consumer's Guide to Personal Assistance Services
Assistant's Guide to Personal Assistance Services
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The MOMSCIS Online Community Resources Directory was compiled by the Missouri Model Spinal Cord Injury staff for consumers with spinal cord injury being discharged from inpatient treatment at Rusk Rehabilitation Center. The copyrighted directory includes information about agencies, services and resources for spinal cord dysfunction. Information is included about assistive technology, transportation and travel, home modifications, recreation, support groups, and vocational rehabilitation agencies.

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“Enhancing Independence: A Personal Attendant Training Manual is a testament to the success of the independent living movement and a celebration of independent living and the pursuit of happiness. This manual effectively describes how consumer-directed personal assistant services break down a significant barrier to independent living. Rejecting the medical model, the team of writers at Services for Independent Living (SIL) and their colleagues have captured the essential elements of successful consumer-directed personal assistant services. The straightforward, no-nonsense descriptions, reflections, and instructions are grounded on the independent living philosophy and make Enhancing Independence a truly accessible manual. By focusing on consumer direction and autonomous living, this manual improves the quality of life for all of us.” - Kristofer Hagglund, Ph.D., Co-Principal Investigator, Missouri Model Spinal Cord Injury System

The copyrighted online manual is an updated version of the original printed manual, which is available from Services for Independent Living (SIL) for $25: Services for Independent Living, 1401 Hathman Place, Columbia, MO 65201; (573) 874-1646, TTY (573) 874-4121, Fax [573] 874-3564.

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The MOMSCIS Consumer's Guide to Personal Assistance Services. This copyrighted guide provides an overview of the nuts and bolts of locating, training and managing a personal assistant. Topics include writing an effective ad, interview tactics, communication, conflict resolution, scenarios for terminating an assistant, and frequently asked questions. There's also a brief history of the Independent Living movement, hints for success, and a listing of Centers for Independent Living in Missouri.

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The MOMSCIS Assistant's Guide to Personal Assistance Services. This copyrighted guide provides tips for personal assistants as they help individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities and other tasks. Topics include responsibilities of assistants and consumers, a code of ethics for assistants, communication, providing corrective and positive feedback, abuse/neglect, transfers, the mechanics of lifting, infection control, and safety concerns. There's also a tribute to personal assistants and a brief history of the Independent Living Movement.

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