DADS Recruiting PIAC Members
Do you want to help people with disabilities live as independently as possible? If so, you may want to apply to be a member of the Promoting Independence Advisory Committee (PIAC). The deadline is May 1.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) are accepting applications for PIAC members from:
- Advocates for individuals with disabilities, regardless of type of disability or their age
- Advocates for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) or their family members.
- Home health care providers
- IDD service providers
- Nursing home providers
DADS and HHSC are looking for representatives from across the state.The committee meets at 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of January, April, July and October in Austin. All terms expire on August 31, 2017.
How can I become a member?
To apply, you must submit a detailed resume and cover letter that indicates which category you wish to represent and your reasons for submitting the request. The deadline is close of business May 1, 2014. Resumes and cover letters should be sent to:
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Mail Code W650C
P.O. Box 149030
Austin, Texas 78714-9030
Attention: Bill Macdonald
If you prefer to email your application, it must be in PDF format. It should be sent to bill.macdonald@dads.state.tx.us.
What is PIAC?
The committee was established by Senate Bill 367, 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, to assist the state in meeting its obligations under the United States Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision (June 1999) to ensure that all people have the right to live in the most integrated community setting of their choice.
The committee has nine members, including advocates, providers and recipients of long-term services and supports. They represent people of all ages who have physical, intellectual and behavior disabilities. Click here to learn more about the Promoting Independence Initiative and the PIAC.
The committee produces an annual status report on the state’s efforts to comply with the Olmstead decision and the state’s Promoting Independence Plan. In every even-numbered year, the committee offers recommendations to HHSC to consider for inclusion in the revised plan, which is submitted to the governor and the legislative leadership before the beginning of a new legislative session.
This information was retrieved from the DADS website at http://www.dads.state.tx.us/homepage/index.cfm?storyid=361 on 4/10/2014.
If you would like BVCIL assistance in completing your application materials – Give us a call at 979-776-5505 x107 or by email to advocacy@bvcil.org