Declaration for Independence

A Call to Transform Health and Long Term Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities



What We’re Reading: January 29, 2018

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I’m proud to identify as disabled. I worry about the use of disability as a political strategy | STAT I was born with a hearing loss. I’ve struggled with mental illness my entire life. And since a spinal-cord injury four years ago, I’ve walked with a cane and brace. I’m proud to identify as disabled. [...]

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What We’re Reading: January 22, 2018

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Here's what happens to Social Security and disability benefits during a government shutdown | AOL The federal government entered into a partial shutdown at midnight Saturday. In the event of a shutdown, Social Security and disability checks will still go out. While core functions would not be affected, some Social Security Administration employees would be [...]

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What We’re Reading: January 16, 2018

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MLK 2018 Round-Up January 15 is our annual celebration of the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recognition of the contribution that he made to enhancing freedom for all Americans. For many this day serves as more than a holiday or a time to catch up on sleep or family activities. [...]

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What We’re Reading: January 9, 2018

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PCA's Joe Snyder, an expert on aging, retires - and finds applying for Medicare 'maddening' | Philadelphia Inquirer After his childhood best friend Cecil Green Jr. died in May, Joe Snyder realized he was done working. Green’s passing at age 62 occurred “even though he ate right and worked out all the time,” said Snyder, [...]

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What We’re Reading: January 2, 2017

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Happy New Year! We hope that you enjoyed a Festive Holiday Season and look forward to 2018! We will continue to offer information on Disability LTSS and Aging, and look forward to you sharing your ideas with us as well! Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas offering new classes |KDH News Beginning the new [...]

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Some Important Tips and Wishes for Your Holiday Celebration

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"Tell me, what else should I have done? Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" – Mary Oliver from William Graves The holiday season is upon us and many of us will find ourselves on the road to [...]

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What We’re Reading: December 25, 2017

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Life expectancy is down for a second year. Drug overdoses are a big reason why. | USA Today Health researchers have some grim news for Americans: We are dying younger, and life expectancy is now down for the second straight year — something not seen in more than half a century. One undeniable culprit is [...]

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What We’re Reading: December 18, 2017

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Cantwell, Portman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help People Receive Care in their Homes, Reduce Health Costs | Maria Cantwell – US Senator for Washington U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Rob Portman (R-OH) have introduced the Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act – or EMPOWER Care Act – to help [...]

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What We Must Do to Prepare and Respond to Emergencies and how People with Disabilities are Still Being Left Out

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Paul Timmons and Marcie Roth of Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies bring us up to speed on how people with disabilities are being left out of supports during emergencies. 2017 will certainly be distinguished by our response to national disasters and emergencies. From floods, to an  unrelenting hurricane season, as well as yet another round of [...]

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What We’re Reading: December 11, 2017

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As Hearing Fades With Age, Dementia Risk May Rise | U.S. News and World Report Age can often bring a loss of hearing, and for some, mental decline in the form of dementia. But are the two linked? New research does suggest that hearing loss raises the odds for dementia, but the jury is still [...]

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