by Julie Blacklock | Oct 25, 2026
October 25th, 2026 Twogether Consulting is planning on having a series of live mentoring sessions primarily for new HCS/TxHmL providers, but current providers are welcome. They will be provided via GoToWebinar at the end of November and through middle of December of 2026. Stay tuned for more information! Twogether Consulting is happy to announce we intend to begin providing a series of 1-1.5 hr webinars specifically on “special needs” considerations for...
by Julie Blacklock | Oct 13, 2026
October 13th, 2026 From Our Friends at Consolidated Planning Group Click On The Webinar Name Below To Register For Upcoming Webinars From Consolidated Planning Group Maximizing Your Benefits: What Medicare & Medicaid Dual Eligibility Can Do for You Register Date: 10-15-26 Time: Noon Central Time Why Independent Living Might Be Right For Your Family Register Date: 10-20-26 Time: Noon Central Time Daymark Living Register Date: 10-19-26...
by Julie Blacklock | Oct 12, 2026
Behavioral Support Services October 12th, 2026 LTCR Implementing Temporary “Hold Harmless” Period HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation (LTCR) is implementing a temporary hold harmless period for the required HCS and TxHmL Behavioral Support Services Provider Policy Training due to the training not being accessible or available on the HHSC website. The temporary hold harmless period will be implemented for 26 TAC §565.7(c)(1)(B) for the HCS program providers...
by Julie Blacklock | Oct 12, 2026
October 12th, 2026 Texas HHSC is hosting Employment First and Employment Services (virtual) training. This training is for anyone who supports people with disabilities and is responsible for setting employment goals. What: Virtual Employment First and Employment Services Training When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, and Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 Where: Online To Register: Choose one of the events below. The training will be the same on each date. Register for Tuesday, Oct....
by Julie Blacklock | Oct 10, 2026
October 10th, 2026 AAIDD (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) What is their mission? “To promote progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” AAIDD publishes the Leading Peer-Reviewed Journals in the IDD Field Share this newsletter with your friends and colleagues in the field to encourage them to become a...