• Golf Tournament
  

  7th Annual CSCD Golf Tournament benefiting DRI

  In its thirteenth year, the Disability Resources Incorporated Invitational Golf Tournament will merge with and be hosted by the Taylor County Adult Probation Office's annual tournament. All proceeds from the new tournament will benefit the folks at DR!. We are excited at the opportunity to bring together both organizations' sponsors and golfers, and look forward to a successful future.
  
  

  Date:

  October 19, 2012
  
  
  
  

  Location:

  Abilene Country Club
  
  

  Time:

  Lunch served from 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  1:00 PM shotgun start
  
  

  Flyer:

  Click here to download the flyer
  
  
  
• West Texas Dove Classic
  

  2012 will mark the 12th annual West Texas Dove Classic, benefiting Disability Resources Incorporated. Join hunters from all over Texas who come together for three days of exceptional dove hunting on beautiful West Texas ranches. Headquartered at Dr. Norm Dozier’s stunning White Rock Lodge, this unique event also incorporates special activities like target shooting and archery for the folks at DRI. Sponsorships and hunters are now being accepted. See attached flyer for more information.
  
  

  Please call 325-677-6815 if you would like to be added to the dove hunt mailing list.

  
  

  Date:

  September 21-23, 2012
  
  

  Place:

  Selected West Texas ranches
  
  

  Time:

  10:00 am each morning
  
  

  Flyer:

  Click here to download the flyer
  
  
  
  
  
• Pumpkin Patch
  
  The Pumpkin Patch is an annual fundraiser for DRI. For the whole month of October, seven days a week, our DRI folks and staff, along with hundreds of volunteers, work the Patch. The DRI lawn is decorated with props, swings, hay bales and thousands of pumpkins. The pumpkins come in all sizes…from small pie pumpkins to huge 80 pound pumpkins. School groups and children of all ages come out to our campus to take part in the free hayrides around the campus, enjoy story time, purchase their pumpkins, and take pictures. Last year, over 10,000 people visited during the month to purchase their fall pumpkins and take advantage of the wonderful photo opportunities. The patch is open to the public daily. Large groups please call to reserve your time. 325-677-6815
  
  

  Date:

  Sept. 29 - October 31, 2012
  
  

  Open:

  Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.
  Sunday 1 p.m. until 7 p.m.
  
  

  

  
  
  
• San Antonio Dinner
  In October of 2012, the San Antonio Dinner will mark its 25th anniversary. In 1987, a small group of DRI supporters and parents of DRI residents, headed up by Mae and Presley Orsburn, began this very successful fundraiser for DRI. At the upcoming dinner we will honor the dedication and hard work of Mae and Presley, along with the other founders, who have played a major role in the event’s success for all of the 25 years. In addition to celebrating the generosity of these faithful supporters, the elegant evening will include a wonderful meal, quilt raffle, and a silent auction.
  
  

  Date

  October 1, 2012
  
  

  Schedule of Events

  6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.   Silent Auction & DRI Product Sales
  7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.   Dinner
  8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.   Program
  
  

  Tickets

  Individual - $100
  Silver Table Sponsor - $1000 (seating for up to 12 people)
  
  
  
  
  
• Big Country Christmas Concert
  Due to last year’s overwhelming response, Disability Resources Incorporated is bringing back The Quebe Sisters Band for our annual Big Country Christmas Concert. The concert will be held on December 6th, from 7-9 pm, at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Abilene. Winner of the Western Swing Album of the Year, The Quebe (pronounced “Kuay-bee”) Sisters Band has taken the American music scene by storm. The three sisters, Grace, Sophia and Hulda Quebe have appeared in concert with Ricky Skaggs, Merle Haggard, Asleep at the Wheel, The Gatlin Brothers, Riders in the Sky, and Marty Stuart. Also performing that night will be the Disability Resources’ own Bell Peppers Handbell Choir. Tickets are only $10 each, and can be purchased from Disability Resources. You’d better hurry, though…we are expecting another sellout crowd this year!
  
  
  

  Date:

  December 6, 2012
  
  

  Time:

  7-9pm
  
  

  Place:

  Paramount Theatre, Downtown, Abilene, Texas
  
  

  Tickets:

  Advance tickets: $10
  
  

  Contact:

  325-677-6815 or info@driabilene.org
  
  
• Big Country Celebrity Ultimate Hunt
  West Texas hospitality at its best. This "signature event" for DRI, will mark its 24th anniversary in 2013. Celebrities, hunters and guides and dogs join up to hunt quail and chukar during this two-day event. A sporting clay shoot competition to help sharpen skills will kick off the fun on the first day of the hunt, and you won't want to miss the GNAT shotgun game on Saturday afternoon. Parties, auctions, and wonderful meals are enjoyed in the evenings. Fellowship and camaraderie abound among hunters who return year after year. Whether you're a seasoned hunter, or just starting out in the sport, this weekend is one you don't want to miss.
  
  
  
  See the Hunter Brochure for new 1-day hunt pricing.
  
  This is the largest special event fundraiser for DRI. Since its inception, the hunt has raised over $2,500,000 for the care of the DRI folks.
  
  You won’t want to miss this exciting weekend of ultimate hunting!
  • Experience world famous West Texas hospitality
  • Excellent hunting on beautiful West Texas ranches
  • Great food
  • Fun activities and events
  • Special hotel room rates
  • Commemorative gifts
  
  Call 325-677-6815 for sponsorship info, or to reserve your place.
  
  

  Date:

  February 8-9, 2013
  
  

  Location:

  Abilene, Texas
  
  

  Sponsorship and Hunter Information:

  Hunter Brochure
  Sponsor Brochure
  Sponsor Agreement
  
  
  

  Hunt Sponsor:

  
  
  

  

  
  
  
• Plano Dinner
  Jordan Francis was just a high school student at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas when her class visited DRI during Spring Break. She was so moved with the work that we are doing at Disability Resources, that she wanted to do something to help. Four years ago the Annual Plano Dinner was born. This casual barbecue dinner is planned and sponsored by Jordan and her family. Over 200 guests came to hear about the DRI story this last year. Students gave moving testimonials and the DRI Bell Pepper Handbell Choir performed. Not only does the evening raise awareness for DRI, but it also raises much-appreciated funding for our programs. Although Jordan is now in college, she and her family plan to carry on this wonderful tradition. Disability Resources is so grateful for supporters like the Francis family.
  
  Help support Disability Resources’ outstanding work with developmentally disabled individuals. Come join us for a fabulous dinner, learn more about DRI, and enjoy a special presentation by the DRI Handbell Choir.
  
  

  Date:

  TBA
  
  

  Time:

  TBA
  
  

  Location:

  TBA
  
  

  Tickets:

  TBA
  
  

  Buy Tickets

  Table seating 8 - $170.00 USD Individual tickets - $24.00 USD

  

  
  
  
  
  

Criteria for Admission to ICF Homes

1. The condition is attributed to:
   1. Cerebral palsy or epilepsy; or
   2. Any other condition, other than mental illness, found to be closely related to mental retardation because the condition results in impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior similar to that of persons with mental retardation, and requires treatment or services similar to those required for mentally retarded persons (must be one of a group of TXMHMR approved diagnoses).
2. The condition is manifested before the person reaches the age of 22.
3. The condition is likely to continue indefinitely.
4. The condition causes substantial functioning limitations in at least three areas of major life activity:
   1. Self-care
   2. Understanding and use of language
   3. Learning
   4. Mobility
   5. Self-direction
   6. Capacity for independent living
5. The individual exhibits moderate to extreme deficits in adaptive behavior as evidenced by an adaptive behavior level of II, III or IV.
6. The individual has a need for and able to benefit from the active treatment provided in the 24-hour supervised residential setting. This must be evidenced by information submitted for a level-of-care determination by the Texas Department of Human Services. Level-of-care determinations are based on variables regarding the developmental needs of each individual’s (A) adaptive behavior and (B) health status.
7. The individual meets the Title XIX Medicaid financial eligibility criteria and level-of care criteria.
8. The individual is 18 years of age or older.
9. The individual is overall healthy, free from communicable diseases.
10. The individual exhibits no extreme behavioral problems.
11. The individual MUST be able to evacuate the building independently. Disability Resources also has five homes, licensed as Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), which are private pay.

Criteria for Admission to Assisted Living Facility

The Assisted Living Facility provides services to individuals who have a diagnosis of a developmental disability that is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental or physical impairments.

1. The individual is 18 years of age or older.
2. The condition is manifested before the person reaches the age of 22.
3. The condition is likely to continue indefinitely.
4. The condition causes substantial functioning limitations in at least three areas of major life activity:
   1. Self-care
   2. Receptive and expressive language
   3. Learning
   4. Mobility
   5. Self-direction
   6. Capacity for independent living
   7. Economic self-sufficiency
5. The condition reflects the person’s need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic care, treatment, or other services that are life-long or of extended duration and these services are individually planned and coordinated.
6. Applicants admitted to service have the following characteristics or skills:
   1. Capable of being trained for self-medication with supervision only
   2. Able to participate in programmed activities (i.e., vocational and educational programs and social activities)
   3. Capable of acquiring basic self-help skills (i.e., dressing, feeding, bathing self, etc. with supervision)
   4. Demonstrates no behaviors posing serious danger to self, others, or property
   5. In need of and always will be in need of sustained supervision
   6. Ambulatory or mobile non-ambulatory, i.e.:
      1. Ambulatory: able to self arise from bed; able at a reasonable rate of speed to escape the building in emergency, including passage over any stairs, without assistance of another person, walking device (except cane), or wheelchair
      2. Mobile non-ambulatory: unable to walk independently or without assistance but able to move from place to place with the use of devices such as walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, and wheeled platforms if capable of transfer without assistance
7. All individuals MUST be able to evacuate the building independently.
8. The individual does not require routine attendance during nighttime sleeping hours.
9. The individual must be capable of following directions under emergency conditions.

All applications will be carefully evaluated by a multi-disciplinary team. Please submit the following information to:

Disability Resources, Inc.
PO Box 1880
Abilene, TX 79604
Attn: Admissions

Download the application (.PDF)

Or, you may fax the following information to: (325) 673-7829

1. Contact information, including your name, address and phone number; name, gender and age of the person to be admitted.
2. A full psychological evaluation administered by a licensed clinical or school psychologist within the last 5 years. Include test results for adult IQ and adaptive behavior.
3. Annual school (IEP), day programming and/or residential goal plans. Include behavioral intervention plans if applicable.
4. Recent physical/health records, including immunization and current medications.
5. Specialist consultation notes (e.g., psychiatrist, neurologist).
6. Other pertinent information regarding the special needs of the individual. After reviewing your application packet we will contact you to discuss our evaluation. If you and we feel that DRI is a good fit we will invite you and the applicant to visit us. The final stage in our evaluation is a pre-admission visit for the applicant at DRI for at least 2 days and as much as 10 days, to be determined. Prior to the pre-admission visit we will need the following:
   1. A recent medical history/physical exam form. A State of Texas form will be provided by DRI.
   2. Current physicians order for medication.
   3. The 2-part Mantoux TB Screening test results (must be within the past year).