Meeting about personal assistants and direct support professionals...

[Guest guest]

This message is being sent on behalf of a Vanier, a self-advocate

taking the lead on developing an advocacy group for people with

disabilities and families around PA challenges:

Do you or your family member employ Personal Assistants or Direct

Support Professionals?

If you have a PA (or DSP), you have probably experienced frustration

in finding quality PAs because of:

v Low Pay

v Lack of Benefits

v Lack of screening

v Few training options

Do you want to make a change and unite with others who share the same

experiences?

If so, please come to the first meeting to set the direction for the

group:

January 15, 2008

12:00- 1:30

Pontiac City Hall

115 W

Pontiac, IL

RSVP by January 10 so lunch can be ordered.

Accommodation requests can also be made by

emailing a Vanier at pvan76@...

or calling 312-996-1002.