Resources
The Department of Aging and Disabilities Services (DADS)
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) was created to administer long-term services and supports for people who are aging and who have cognitive and physical disabilities. DADS also licenses and regulates providers of these services, and administers the state’s guardianship program. DADS began formal operations on Sept. 1, 2004.
Harris County Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority...MR Services Division (MHMRA)
Comprehensive directory of resources, service locations, provider listings and other MR-related information.
Private Providers Association of Texas (PPAT)
PPAT works to strengthen & promote the goals of its members & the industry at large through its leadership & advocacy efforts & its commitment to the provision of mental retardation & other developmental disability services. PPAT fosters the building of collaborative networks & partnerships among not only its members, but among all interested in improving the quality of services & supports for persons with disabilities.
TwoGether Consulting
Since December 2004, Twogether Consulting, Ltd. has had the pleasure of serving nearly 100 providers, both HCS and ICF/MR, either through our classes or through ongoing contracts. We are very proud that we’ve been able to contribute to the success of these providers and also very grateful to have the opportunity to work with so many dedicated people.
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Texas Chapter (AAIDD)
As a nonprofit organization our mission is to enhance the quality of services and provide meaningful opportunities and choices for people with mental retardation and their families by exchanging information and ideas, and by advancing the knowledge and skills of individuals in the field.
The Arc of Texas
The Arc of Texas is the oldest and largest nonprofit, volunteer organization in the state committed to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and to make the choices which affect their lives. The Arc supports families, advances public policies, provides training programs, and builds a statewide network of advocates.
National Down Syndrome Association (NDSS)
The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations, and become valued members of welcoming communities.
Disabilities Resources of Texas
A nonprofit organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently.
Texas Council on Disabilities
An organization through which Community MHMR Centers can work together as a public system serving Texans with mental illness, mental retardation, and chemical dependency, and by this work, can expand and improve services in their local communities with other provider systems, deliver quality services needed by their consumers, and provide accountability to their sponsoring governmental entities, their other funding sources, and the State governance for its investments in services.
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Houston, Inc.
a non-profit corporation providing services to individuals with all types of disabilities and their families. As an affiliate of United Cerebral Palsy Associations, the agency supports advocacy, public information and education, and research programs.
Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Transition
DADS Information Letter No. 11-104; September 13, 2011
Changes in the Texas Human Resources Code resulting from Senate Bill (SB) 1857, (82nd Legislature, Regular Session 2011), related to the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Waiver Programs
DADS Information Letter No. 11-104; September 20, 2011
New Service Limits in the Home and Community-based Service (HCS) Program
DADS Information Letter No. 11-104; September 8, 2011
New Service Limits and Elimination of Requisition and Specification Fees in the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Program
DADS Information Letter No. 11-104; September 8, 2011
Use of Medication as an Intrusive Behavior Management Intervention or Technique
DADS Information Letter No. 11-104; June 30, 2011
Change in Required Documentation for Renewals of Level of Need Increases
DADS Information Letter No. 11-104; June 10, 2011
Clarification of Information Letter No. 11-07, Regarding the Obligation to Identify Individuals or Entities Excluded from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs
DADS Information Letter No. 11-102; August 25, 2011
Home and Community-based Services Program Billing Guidelines
DADS Friday, September 16, 2011 PPAT ALERT
Special Olympics Texas
Year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Asperger's Disorder Homepage
For information and services for persons with Asperger’s Syndrome