Consumer Direct Care Network Texas showed their support of Texas women by wearing pink to celebrate National Women’s Health Week. Across the state, Texans wore pink to celebrate women, highlight women’s health programs, and continue the conversation about improving women’s health. Dr. Courtney N. Phillips, executive commissioner of Texas...
Every year it’s a pleasure to participate in the Heart of Texas Walk ‘n Roll event. It’s inspiring to join community partners to recognize the employment of people with disabilities as part of the Texas HireAbility campaign and in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Today Jennifer Lopez and Norma...
Today marks the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is legislation that set out to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy equal access in all areas of public life. This includes equal access to jobs, schools, transportation and all places that are open to...
SAVE THE DATE!!! Join the ADAPT Community to celebrate our moms and raise funds to fight for health care, Medicaid community services, passage of the Disability Integration Act! Sunday, May 13, 2018, 1 – 4 p.m. Upper Senate Park Washington, DC Learn more here.
I am thankful to live in this great land where we are afforded the right to maintain independence at home and in the community. I grew up with cerebral palsy and have needed assistance with daily living activities for my whole life. I’m also thankful to work for a...
Last month, we ran our Caregiver Appreciation program in coordination with Direct Support Professionals Week, September 11-17. We recognized 3,583 direct support professionals in eight states for their outstanding service to assist people in their homes to maintain independence. The feedback we received before and during the week was...