Aging and Disability Resource Centers: Provides information about aging and disability programs and services in Texas. It provides help and information about state and federal benefits. It also helps you learn about local programs and services. Anyone family members, friends or professionals can receive information tailored to their needs.
Children with Special Health Care Needs: Provides services to children with extraordinary medical needs, disabilities and chronic health conditions.
Rehabilitation Technology Resource Center: Assists in finding equipment, explaining how it is used and how to get it.
Texas Department of State Health Services
Emergency Preparedness: Information and planning tools on disaster preparedness for people with disabilities.
Long-term Care Services
People who need to have longer-term services or supports might be able to get them through programs for people who have a medical or physical disability. Most long-term care programs require you have limited income and assets, you show a need for services, and you be a U.S. citizen or qualified legal immigrant who lives in Texas. Services can be provided in the home, a daytime program in your community, or a residential setting such as a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Services might include:
Medical supplies or equipment.
A break for your caregiver, also called respite.