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KLRU programming focuses on the '2nd Half of Life'

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), the Capital Area Agency on Aging and KLRU-TV in Austin have partnered to share information with Central Texans concerning the "2nd half of life.…  | continue this story

The 2010 Long Term Services and Supports Quality Review Project Begins in October

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is conducting its annual Long Term Services and Supports Quality Review project for 2010…  | continue this story

Calendar

TDHCA public hearings

Sept. 28-Oct. 12
Please click here for a PDF with hearing details

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announces the schedule for six public hearings to gather public comment on the following topics:

  • 2010-2014 State of Texas Consolidated Plan
  • 2010 HOME, Housing Tax Credit and Housing Trust Fund Affordable Housing Needs Score
  • 2010 HOME Housing Tax Credit and Housing Trust Fund Regional Allocation Formula
  • 2010 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan and Rule (QAP)
  • 2010 Real Estate Analysis Rules
  • 2010 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond Rule
  • 2010 Compliance Monitoring Rules

For more information about the hearings, contact TDHCA at 512-475-3976.

Second Half of Life Programs (KLRU)

As part of its 2nd Half of Life initiative, KLRU is airing shows from the "Life (Part 2)" series and "The Retirement Revolution: The New Reality." Programs begin Oct. 8 and air weekly through Nov. 12.

Oct. 8, 8 p.m.
Life (Part 2) - "Intergenerational"
Life (Part 2) - "Money is Love"

Oct. 15, 8 p.m.
Life (Part 2) - "Spirituality and Aging"
Life (Part 2) - "The Science of Happiness"

Oct. 22, 8 p.m.
Life (Part 2) - "Brain Exercise"
Life (Part 2) - "Mechanics of Aging"

Oct. 29, 8 p.m.
"The Retirement Revolution: The New Reality"

Nov. 5, 8 p.m.
Life (Part 2) - "Encore Careers"
Life (Part 2) - "Should I Stay or Should I Go"

Nov. 12, 8 p.m.
Life (Part 2) - "Ethnicity, Race & Aging"
Life (Part 2) - "Survive and Thrive"

The programming information below is only for KLRU. If you live outside the Austin area, please consult your local PBS listing.

Money Follows the Person Demonstration Advisory Committee

Oct. 9
2-4 p.m.
HHSC Building Public Hearing Room
45 and Lamar
Austin, Texas

2009 ICF/MR Provider and Surveyor Conference

Nov. 3 & 4, 2009
Commons Conference Center, J.J. Pickle Research Campus
10100 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas

The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is hosting its annual ICF/MR Provider & Surveyor Conference. This two-day conference is for ICF/MR providers, direct care staff and professionals who work with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Working with people with intellectual disabilities can be both a rewarding and challenging profession. This year's conference will provide valuable training sessions for all ICF/MR providers and all DADS ICF/MR survey staff.

Surrogate Decision-making Program Volunteer Training -- Austin

Nov. 3, 2009
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
University of Texas - J.J. Pickle Research Campus the Commons Center - Big Tex Auditorium, Mustang Room
10100 Burnet Road, Building 137
Austin, Texas 78758

The Surrogate Decision-making Program is holding training for new volunteers during the ICF/MR Conference. In order to be certified as a Surrogate Consent Committee (SCC) volunteer, a person must complete a four-hour training program. There is no fee to attend this training.

Surrogate Decision-making Program Volunteer Training -- Austin

Nov. 4, 2009
8 a.m. - Noon
University of Texas - J.J. Pickle Research Campus the Commons Center - Big Tex Auditorium, Mustang Room
10100 Burnet Road, Building 137
Austin, Texas 78758

The Surrogate Decision-making Program is holding training for new volunteers during the ICF/MR Conference. In order to be certified as a Surrogate Consent Committee (SCC) volunteer, a person must complete a four-hour training program. There is no fee to attend this training.

Adult Day Care Stakeholder Meeting

Dec. 10, 2009
10 a.m.-Noon
John H. Winters Complex Public Hearing Room (Room 125)
701 W. 51st. St., Austin Texas.

The agenda is being developed considering comments from the Aug. 19 meeting, information to be shared by agency staff, and by receiving additional items from stakeholders.

Please submit and/or re-iterate your agenda items to Steven Fearing at steven.fearing@dads.state.tx.us by Oct. 16. The proposed agenda will be made available in November.

Enrollment training for Consumer Directed Services Agencies scheduled for February 3-4, 2010

The next enrollment training for entities interested in becoming a Consumer Directed Services Agency (CDSAs) is scheduled for February 3-4, 2010 in Austin at the John H. Winters Building, 701 W. 51st Street. Attendance both days is mandatory. The training will start at 8:30 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. both days. Registration for the CDSA enrollment training will open December 1, 2009. For detailed information about the enrollment training, please see: http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/training/cds.cfm

2010 Texas Conference on Aging

Deep in the Heart of Aging
March 21-24, 2010
Inn of the Hills, Kerrville, Texas

The 2010 Texas Conference on Aging (TCoA) is designed for aging professionals with both administrative and direct service responsibilities who work in a range of community-based settings. This annual conference promotes excellence in service delivery through the sharing of technical assistance, best practices and management tools.

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Report fraud

Report suspected waste, fraud or abuse in health and human services programs to the Texas State Auditor's Office at 1-800-TX-AUDIT, and to the HHSC Office of Inspector General at 1-800-436-6184.