What is Concepts?
Concepts of Independence pioneered the first Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program in New York State in 1980. This program allows Consumers that receive Medical Assistance in the New York City area to be empowered to hire, train, supervise, schedule and, if necessary, dismiss the Personal Assistant worker of their choice in accordance with Section 365-f of the New York State Social Services Law.
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Concepts of Independence, Inc., its Board members, Officers, Consumers, Surrogates, Funding sources, Employees and other representatives accept no liability for the content in the videos posted on this site, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided.
The information is provided from current Consumers as suggestions as to what methods they have used in their experiences as a Consumer in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program.
As per regulation, the Consumer or the Designated Representative (Surrogate) are solely responsible for their decisions in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program.