Ability Connection Texas (ACT) provides in-home services to assist people with physical and intellectual disabilities to experience their highest level of independence. To reach beyond the walls of our regional service centers, ACT employs therapists, nurses, educators and more to bring our services to the individuals with disabilities in Texas.

If you, a loved on, or someone you know has a physical or intellectual disability, the following pages provide information about our services that are designed to help individuals be more independent at home and in the community. These services include our Home and Community–based Services (HCS) program, Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) program, and Texas Home Living (TxHml) programs. Also, for those seeking to direct their own care, ACT’s Consumer Directed Services (CDS) program provides training and support services to help individuals (or legally authorized representatives) to have greater control over their care.

ACT’s Home and Community-Based Services program (also known as HCS) provides the help and support necessary for individuals of all ages with intellectual or developmental disabilities to live independently in their homes and as active citizens in the community. Our dedicated team of professionals at ACT work with each individual to ensure they receive the very best care and support around!

There are many services and supports offered through our HCS program. The service type and amount of each service is based on the needs of each individual and reviewed annually at a special planning conference. Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) are available to individuals living in various settings. Whether living in his or her own home, with family, with a paid companion/foster care provider, or in small group home settings, HCS services are available to allow each person to be as independent as possible. 

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The Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) program at Ability Connection Texas is a high-quality program that provides the help and support necessary to for individuals of all ages with all types of disabilities to live as independently as possible at home and in the community. ACT has been providing CLASS services in Texas for the past 19 years.

There are many services available through ACT’s CLASS program. Our dedicated team of professionals at ACT provide high quality case management services and coordinate a variety of services to ensure individuals with disabilities are able to live autonomously. 

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Consumer Directed Services (CDS) is offered as part of ACT’s comprehensive service array. This program empowers individuals with disabilities to be more independent, by serving as an employer and personally directing their own care. This means a person with a disability has the freedom to hire, train, supervise or terminate their care provider. Individuals with disabilities (or their legally authorized representative) can work with a Consumer Direct Service Agency (CDSA) — like Ability Connection Texas — that will provide financial management services, such as payroll processing and required federal and state filings, taxes and both quarterly and annual tax returns. 

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The Texas Home Living program (TxHmL) program at Ability Connection Texas provides vital services and supports to individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our dedicated team of professionals at ACT work with each individual in this program to ensure they receive the very best care and support around!

There are many services and supports offered through our Texas Home Living program. The service type and amount of each service is based on the needs of each individual and reviewed annually at a special planning conference. These services are available for individuals who live in their own homes or with their family. 

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