Disability Services

Links to the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Adult Abuse Prevention site, the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), the DARS - Division for Blind Services, the DARS - Division for Disability Determination Services, the DARS - Division for Early Childhood Intervention, the DARS - Division for Rehabilitation Services, the DARS - Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, the Department of State Health Services, the School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), and information on transportation assistance.

Resources

  • Adult Abuse Prevention

    This site by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services contains information on adult abuse prevention, facts, services conference, and links to other prevention resources.

  • The Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

    One of four new departments under the umbrella of the Health and Human Services Commission. The department was created by the 78th Legislature and comprises the programs and functions of the following legacyagencies: Texas Rehabilitation Commission , Texas Commission for the Blind , Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing , and the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention.

  • DARS - Division for Blind Services

    This division helps Texans who are blind or visually impaired to obtain employment of choice and to live independently in their communities.

  • DARS - Division for Disability Determination Services

    This division improves the quality of life for Texans with disabilities who apply or receive SSA disability benefits, by making timely and accurate disability determinations.

  • DARS - Division for Early Childhood Intervention

    This division assures that families with young children with developmental delays have the resources and supports they need to reach their goals, particularly educational goals.

  • DARS - Division for Rehabilitation Services

    This division of helps Texans with disabilities to obtain employment of choice and to live independently in their communities.

  • DARS - Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

    This office works in partnership with Texans who are deaf or hard of hearing to eliminate communication barriers and enable them to express their freedoms, participate in society to their individual potential and reduce their isolation.

  • Department of State Health Services

    The Department of State Health Services promotes optimal health for individuals and communities while providing effective health, mental health and substance abuse services to Texans.

  • School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

    This site provides a guide to programs and services, school holidays, employment opportunities, departments, board member information, campus map, course offerings, and more...

  • Texas School for the Deaf

    Link to the Texas School for the Deaf website for information on deaf education, rights, and issues, registering for summer programs, graduation details, and the Deaf Education Certification Program.

  • The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)

    The DADS mission is to provide a comprehensive array of aging and disability services, supports, and opportunities that are easily accessed in local communities.