Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)
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Celebrate 'Moments that Make A Difference!' by entering the first Silver Lining photo contest

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Silver Lining program invites all registered Silver Lining volunteers to capture a special moment on camera from your volunteer visit to a nursing home, assisted living facility or state school/center…  | continue this story

Older Americans Month 2009: Living Today for a Better Tomorrow

May is Older Americans Month, a great time to bring attention to the issues that affect older adults and create community-wide opportunities to help older Americans improve their quality of life…  | continue this story

H1N1 Flu information

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health officials are investigating H1N1 Flu cases in people in several U.S. states, including Texas…  | continue this story

Calendar

Consumer Directed Services Agency Enrollment Training

June 15-16, 2009
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (each day)
Travis Building
1701 N. Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas

Registration begins May 1, 2009. To register, go to http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/training/index.cfm.

2009 Access and Assistance Training for Area Agencies on Aging

June 23 - 25, 2009
Radisson Hotel Austin North
6000 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, Texas 78752

June 22, 2009
Intensive Workshops

Sponsored by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, Access & Intake Division and the Office of the State Long-term Care Ombudsman with assistance from the Capital Area Initiatives Foundation.

 

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