Legislature Helps Kids, Adults Obtain Community-Based Services
The Texas Legislature preserved three budget riders this year to help children like Bryan, Joey and Tiffany to obtain Medicaid waivers and live in families, instead of institutions. Continue Reading...
View ArticleSettlement to Increase Community Options for Texans in Nursing Homes
Under a preliminary lawsuit settlement, Texas will expand community living options for adults with intellectual disabilities and related conditions in Texas nursing facilities, while also working to...
View ArticleReport Finds Limited Progress in SSLC Settlement Agreement
In 2009, the State of Texas entered into a Settlement Agreement with the DOJ to address concerns and deficiencies in the state’s SSLCs. An independent assessment found that limited progress has been...
View ArticleTexas Transition and Employment Guide
The Texas Transition and Employment Guide provides secondary transition resources to facilitate a young person’s progress towards post-secondary goals for education, employment, and community living....
View ArticleBudget Rider Helps Children Move Out of Nursing Homes
Bryan is a beautiful 10-year-old little boy who loves to blow kisses, flirt with whoever is in the room, and yell “Hey” to get attention and then laugh when a person turns around. Continue Reading...
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