What Is The JPPAS Program?
The James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Attendant Services & Employment Assistance Program provides financial assistance to persons who are gainfully employed and have severe or chronic disabilities that require assistance from a personal care attendant (PCA) for at least 2 activities of daily living such as self-care, including ambulation, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting, and other similar tasks.
Do you qualify for the program?
Eligible Individuals:
- Must be employed
- Must be at least 18 years of age and reside in Florida
- Must be a United States Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
- Must require personal assistance services for support for at least two activities as defined in F.S. 429.02
- Must not receive SSI or SSDI
- Must not receive Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
How do I start the application process?
To get prescreened for eligibility and assistance with applying, email Disability Resource Center at outreach@drcpc.org or call our office at (850) 769-6890.
