Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)

Last updated on April 8, 2011

DADS Vision:
Older Texans and persons with disabilities will be supported by a comprehensive and cost-effective service delivery system that promotes and enhances individual well-being, dignity, and choice.

DADS Mission:
The DADS mission is to provide a comprehensive array of aging and disability services, supports, and opportunities that are easily accessed in local communities.

Description:
DADS provides and contracts for long-term services and supports for older Texans and for children or adults with cognitive and physical disabilities.
DADS also regulates facilities and agencies, as well as licenses, certifies and permits facilities and agency staff. For detailed information, visit www.dads.state.tx.us.

History:
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) was created to administer long-term services and supports for people who are aging and who have cognitive and physical disabilities. DADS also licenses and regulates providers of these services, and administers the state’s guardianship program. DADS began formal operations on Sept. 1, 2004.

Contact person: DADS Volunteer And Community Engagement, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (512) 438-4829

Address:

701 W. 51st Street, MC W616 Austin, TX 78751 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.volunteeratdads.org

Directions:

Mailing address is different from volunteer locations. Locations will vary depending on specific volunteer assignments.

Last updated on April 8, 2011