The Texas Promoting Independence Plan
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Summary
The Texas Promoting Independence Plan is the comprehensive, effectively working plan called for as a response to the U.S. Supreme Court Olmstead decision. The Plan includes all long-term care services and supports and the state’s efforts to improve the provision of community-based alternatives. The goal is to ensure that these programs effectively foster independence and acceptance of people with disabilities and provide opportunities for people to live productive lives in their communities.
Types/Tools
Sources
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Programs/Initiatives
States
Keywords
Olmstead; long term care; community based alternatives; foster independence
Contact
Kathi
Dougherty
kdd2@cisunix.unh.edu