State Personal Assistance Services (SPAS) Program | Louisiana Department of Health Aging Louisianans State Personal Assistance Services (SPAS) Program State Personal Assistance Services (SPAS) Program What is the SPAS program? The State Personal Assistance Services (SPAS) program provides personal assistance services to adults with significant disabilities. This program provides these services so that the individuals can continue to live in the community, maintain employability, and avoid institutional care. What services does the SPAS program provide? Services are provided to individuals to enhance or maintain the individual's community living and employability. Common services included in this program are: Personal Care Assistance Home Modifications Vehicle Modifications Utility and Rental Assistance Medical Supplies and Equipment Dental Services Physical Therapy Homemaker Services Assistive Technology Who qualifies for the SPAS program? In order for an individual to be determined eligible for SPAS, the individual must meet the following criteria: Have significant disabilities; Is 18 years old or older; Needs goods and/or personal assistance services from this program to prevent or remove the individual from inappropriate placement in an institutional setting or to enhance or maintain the individual's employability; Provides verification of the disability from the treating physician; Is capable of, or has a legal/personal representative capable of, self-direction. Although the participant is capable of self-directing, they may choose a qualified provider agency for services; and Provides verification of income to show unique economic and social needs. How to Apply: To apply for the SPAS program, visit the Arc of Louisiana website at TheArcLA.org For More Information: Contact The Arc of Louisiana at 1-866-966-6260 or [email protected] Surgeon General Evelyn Griffin, MD Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein Cicero Government