The Texas Promoting Independence Plan

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Article Publication Date: 
12/20/2002
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: 
Grantee produced
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Programs/Initiatives: 
Olmstead
States: 
Olmstead; long term care; community based alternatives; foster independence

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Kathi Dougherty
kdd2@cisunix.unh.edu

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50088