Personal Assistant Services Registry (PAS)

ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia maintains a Personal Assistant Services Registry (PAS). Staff will answer questions about personal care attendants, including relevant state and national legislation. Personal Assistance sometimes called attendant care, includes help with a variety of activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing or meal preparation. Not having this basic help often prevents people from living independently, working or being an active part of the community.  Please contact Ruchika Lalwani at ruchikal@ecnv.org for further information about PAS registry.



Assistants listed in the registry have completed an application that provides information about their experience and qualifications including personal references. The applicants are then required to attend a training workshop orienting them to the philosophy of consumer-directed services before being added to the registry. The applications are kept on file for use by consumers who are recruiting new assistants.



ECNV does not conduct background or reference checks; consumer is encouraged to do so.



Bus Line: Metrobus. Subway Stop: Clarendon. Individual staff members have varying competency in sign and other languages. Call ahead.