Research Opportunity for People with Disabilities Living in Rural Communities

Posted September 17, 2021 by Beth in

The University of Montana Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities are conducting a study on rural personal assistance services.  They are seeking people with disabilities living in rural communities who receives personal care services in their home to participate in this study.  Individuals who participate in this study will receive $30 cash for doing a one hour interview either over the phone or via video chat.  The interviews can be in English or Spanish.  See flyer below for details or contact Rayna Sage with the University of Montana at 406-243-5233 or ruralPAS@mso.umt.edu for more information.

Beth

Beth has been with RCIL since 2007 and is the Information and Outreach Coordinator in our Osage City office. She takes information and referral calls and represents RCIL through community outreach.

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