Texas SILC, Author at Texas State Independent Living Council

Disaster Preparedness: How We Can Prepare

September 4, 2025August 4, 2025 by Texas SILC

A man talking on his phone looks up in concern as water drips from the ceiling into a metal bucket he is holding.

We’ve compiled a list of guides that serve as online collections of resources and tools relevant to disaster and emergency management.

National Lifespan Respite Care Program State Program Enhancement Grants

August 4, 2025 by Texas SILC

A caregiver serves a meal on a wooden tray to an elderly woman sitting at a table in a bright kitchen. The tray includes a bowl of salad and a yellow mug. The woman smiles at the caregiver, who is wearing a polo shirt and a name tag.

ACL’s National Lifespan Respite Care Program has announced approximately $2 million in new state program enhancement grants.

Texas Hill Country Flooding Event—Disability Rights Texas

August 4, 2025July 14, 2025 by Texas SILC

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Disability Rights Texas shares resources you can use to recover from the flooding event the Texas Hill Country experienced on July 4, 2025.

DETAC Webinar: How Assistive Technology (AT) Supports Daily Life and Work

September 19, 2025July 2, 2025 by Texas SILC

A person using a device with multiple buttons, including orange and white controls, on a wooden desk, with a computer keyboard in the background.

Join us for a special webinar in honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with a focus on how technology is shaping the future of accessibility.

Texas Health Steps Online Provider Education Improves User Interface, Adds New Functionality

July 2, 2025 by Texas SILC

A healthcare professional in a lab coat holds a tablet with a digital interface displaying a glowing blue medical cross surrounded by various health-related icons and hexagons, set in a modern medical environment.

Texas Health Steps Online Provider Education’s upgraded system brings improved usability, enhanced features, and streamlined functionality.

Webinar on Lewy Body Dementia Diagnosis, Care, and Support

September 19, 2025July 2, 2025 by Texas SILC

A thoughtful older man with gray hair and glasses rests his chin on his hand, looking off to the side against a soft, neutral background.

Join the NADRC for the upcoming webinar, Lewy Body Dementia: Navigating Diagnosis, Care Strategies, and Essential Support.

Improving Heart Health in Manufacturing Communities

July 2, 2025 by Texas SILC

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Dr. Megan McHugh is studying strategies to understand and address health issues in manufacturing communities, starting with heart disease.

LIFE’s 35th Annual ADA Celebration

September 19, 2025July 2, 2025 by Texas SILC

Join us Friday, July 25, 2025 for LIFE’s 35th Annual ADA Celebration at the CenterPointe Event Center in Lubbock, TX.

Disability Connections 35th Annual ADA Celebration

September 19, 2025July 2, 2025 by Texas SILC

A graphic celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the ADA, featuring red and white balloons, stars on a blue background, and the text "Disability Connections" at the top.

Join us Saturday, July 24, 2025 for Disability Connections’ 35th Annual ADA Celebration at the McNease Convention Center in San Angelo, TX.

Updates to the Notice of Procedural Safeguards, Parent’s Guide to the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Process, and Overview of Special Education for Parents

June 10, 2025June 2, 2025 by Texas SILC

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Updates have been made to the Notice of Procedural Safeguards and Parent’s Guide to the ARD Process to align with several Commissioner of Education rules and a dyslexia State Board of Education rule that became effective in 2024. Copies of these resources are being provided by the TEA in collaboration with the Education Service Center … Read more

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