Financial Preparedness Tips from the FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Newsletter
Financial Preparedness Just like knowing alerts or building a supply kit, financial wellness is also an important part of emergency preparedness. However, about 4 in 10 Americans said they would […]
Consumer Personal Care Attendant Toolkit
Consumer Personal Care Attendant Toolkit This toolkit is a step-by-step guide for anyone needing information about attendant care in Texas. We pulled together training materials from existing Centers as well […]
These 13 Designs by IKEA make life easier for Differently-Abled People
These 13 Designs by IKEA Make Life Easier (and More Equitable) for Differently-Abled People 11:00 – 17 March, 2019 by José Tomás Franco Architects' general ignorance about the needs and […]
Why we need Community Attendants to earn a living wage
Below is the link for an interview Charlotte Stewart, Executive Director for REACH, Inc. gave on Monday to a reporter/producer at KERA regarding the current push during this TX legislative […]
HOW TO IMPROVE EMOTIONAL SELF-REGULATION AMONG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND ATTENTION DISORDERS
"Psychology@Pepperdine, the online master's in applied behavioral analysis program from Pepperdine University, recently published a piece on how to help children with learning disabilities regulate their emotions. The article, How […]
AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER PREP QUIZ
Is your household ready? When a flash flood, fire, tornado or other disaster threatens your home, there’s absolutely no time to lose – you might have just minutes to evacuate. […]
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program – How to apply for Free Legal Help
DVAP Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program VOLUNTEER DONATE GET HELP AWARDS & CASES GET HELP WHO QUALIFIES FOR FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE Any person who wants to […]
Supreme Court National Call-In Day Friday, Sept 14, 2018
Supreme Court National Call-In Day Friday, Sept 14, 2018 Call Your Senators to Vote No on Kavanaugh Based on Judge Kavanaugh’s record on issues important to people with disabilities, disability groups strongly oppose his […]
Texas Awards 6.6 Million for Mental Health
NEWS RELEASE Texas Health and Human Services Commission Cecile Young Acting Executive Commissioner Date: August 10, 2018 Contact: John Reynolds, 512-424-6951 Texas Awards Millions for Mental Health AUSTIN — […]
Flu Vaccines Available at DCHHS Monday 8/27/2018
— PRESS RELEASE — For Immediate Release DCHHS will begin offering Flu Vaccine for adults DALLAS (Aug. 24, 2018) – Influenza season is fast approaching and Dallas CountyHealth and Human Services (DCHHS) will begin offering the seasonal flu vaccine foradults effective Monday, August 27, 2018. Residents can get the flu shot at any of theseven DCHHS clinic locations throughout Dallas County. Business hours for alllocations are 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except the Grand Prairielocation which is every 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of each month 8:00 a.m.-3:30p.m. DCHHS Imm Clinic, 2377 Stemmons Frwy, #141, […]