Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services

John H. Winters Human Services Center includes the headquarters for Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Austin State Supported Living Center (previously Austin State School)

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is a state agency that supports the state's elderly and disabled population. The agency maintains its headquarters in the John H. Winters Human Services Center at 701 West 51st Street in Austin.[1]

The department operates the state supported living centers (formerly "state schools"), which are centers for severely disabled people.[2]

DADS is currently under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice for abuse against clients and mistreatment of care staff. .

References

  1. ↑ "Contact DADS." Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Retrieved on March 12, 2009.
  2. ↑ "State Schools." Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Retrieved on June 4, 2010.

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