Updates

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

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

Field Work is the LOR Foundation’s search for innovative answers to persistent problems that plague rural communities. This year, LOR is focusing on finding innovative solutions that improve mental health or social well-being in rural communities.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) today announced the release of $1.1 billion in funding and new grant opportunities to provide critical services to older adults, people with disabilities, and their family caregivers — especially during Older Americans Month.

From the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD): Even though May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, prioritizing our mental well-being is something we should commit to year-round. Below, you’ll find highlights of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities’ (MOPD) engagements this month, along with valuable resources for accessing mental health services. As … Read more

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