To find out more about any of these stories call 207-890-0773.
Interview with Elise and Joyce
Listen to an interview from December 11, 2007 with Elise
and Joyce about Maine PASA. The interview was completed by our own on-air Maine PASA member Lorenzo Raffa. Here is a link to
his podcasts as well.
View a Maine PASA Video Montage
Maine PASA Video Montage (running time 2:03 minutes)
NPR Report: Personal Assistant Wages
Listen to an NPR report on wage issues for personal assistants.
Recommendations for Establishing a Direct Care Worker Registry
While there were efforts to move forward with the registry this year, the Registry has not developed past
an idea that all agree is a good one.
An act to implement phase 1 of the Direct Care Worker Registry work group recommendations
We envision a registry that serves as a central place where workers, consumers and employers can find information that will help promote professionalism,
access and safety in the fields of personal care, direct support assistance and certified nursing assistance.
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Maine PASA's Leadership Council
Leaders Wanted: Training Provided
The Maine PASA Leadership Council has become an essential part of the operations and governance of the Association. Active Worker
members plan outreach activities, educate and advocate with policy makers. It is an important way Maine PASA helps give a voice to
the direct care and support professions.
Maine Legislature Considers Direct Care Worker Bills
Quality Care through Quality Jobs is the goal!
Maine PASA is closely monitoring the following legislative initiatives that are now being considered by the State Legislature.
- An Act to Implement Phase I of the Direct Care Worker Registry Group Recommendations: This is phase one of a three phase plan to
establish a broad direct care/support worker registry. Working closely with the Long Term Care ombudsmen we have already collected 10
bi-partisan sponsors for this bill to be heard by the Health and Human Services Committee.
- An Act to Increase Health Insurance Coverage among Frontline Direct Care Workers Providing Long-term Care: This bill is the direct
result of the work of last years direct care worker study bill and will establish a demonstration program and change the Dirigo program
in order to provide health insurance to workers. The Direct Care Worker Coalition is leading the charge on this and Maine PASA will provide
workers and expertise to the process. This will be the key of a public "Health Care for Health Care Workers" campaign. Legislative news
related to direct care and support workers will be fast breaking over the next few months. We'll be using this E-News Letter to keep you
up to date in a timely way.
Legislative news related to direct care and support workers will be fast breaking over the next few months. We'll be using this E-News Letter
to keep you up to date in a timely way.
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Walk-A-Mile In My Shoes
Download Walk-A-Mile In My Shoes Pamphlet
Maine PASA is sponsoring a campaign to invite community leaders to learn about our work first hand through the Walk-A-Mile In My Shoes program.
