Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) was a state agency that supported the state's elderly and disabled population. The agency maintained its headquarters in the John H. Winters Human Services Center at 701 West 51st Street in Austin.[1]
The department operated the state supported living centers (formerly "state schools"), which are centers for severely disabled people.[2]
DADS was investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for abuse against clients and mistreatment of care staff. [1].
In September 2017, this agency was shut down, and its functions were merged into the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Contact DADS." Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Retrieved on March 12, 2009.
- ^ "State Schools." Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Retrieved on June 4, 2010.
- ^ "Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)". Texas Sunset Commission.
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