Guardianship … and how to avoid it
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News Archive
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September 2018
- Sep 12, 2018 NTGD CPSH Highlights Sep 12, 2018
- Sep 3, 2018 September 2018 Creating Home News (Archive) Sep 3, 2018
- Sep 3, 2018 Xbox's Adaptive Controller aims to bring gaming to community of disabled players Sep 3, 2018
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August 2018
- Aug 27, 2018 August 2018 Creating Home News (Archive) Aug 27, 2018
- Aug 20, 2018 Kroger Shopper: CPSH has a new new account number - FH960 Aug 20, 2018
- Aug 9, 2018 How Disability-Friendly is Your City? Aug 9, 2018
- Aug 1, 2018 Teaching Parents Of Kids With Disabilities To Fight Back Aug 1, 2018
- Aug 1, 2018 Hiring people with disabilities, and it’s helping the bottom line Aug 1, 2018
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July 2018
- Jul 24, 2018 Texas Application for a Voter Ballot by Mail Jul 24, 2018
- Jul 24, 2018 People with Disabilities Vote - California Video Jul 24, 2018
- Jul 24, 2018 2018 Disability Equality Index Best Places to Work Jul 24, 2018
- Jul 17, 2018 2018 CDC Autism Spectrum Disorder Data Jul 17, 2018
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June 2018
- Jun 29, 2018 July 2018 Creating Home News (Archive) Jun 29, 2018
- Jun 27, 2018 Response to a lecturer’s reluctance to provide disability accommodations... Jun 27, 2018
- Jun 27, 2018 Medicaid is a Disability Rights Issue Jun 27, 2018
- Jun 27, 2018 My Sibling Has Disabilities, My Parents Have Died – Now What? Jun 27, 2018
- Jun 27, 2018 20 Things Every Parent of Kids with Special Needs Should Hear Jun 27, 2018
- Jun 27, 2018 The Case for Improving Work for People with Disabilities Goes Way Beyond Compliance Jun 27, 2018
- Jun 14, 2018 Plano Senior High - Student With Autism Gives Graduation Speech Jun 14, 2018
- Jun 6, 2018 June 2018 Creating Home News (Archive) Jun 6, 2018
- Jun 6, 2018 TexasABLE Now Open Jun 6, 2018
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May 2018
- May 5, 2018 Inside Sinéad Burke's Inclusive Fashion Movement May 5, 2018
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April 2018
- Apr 30, 2018 May 2018 Creating Home News (Archive) Apr 30, 2018
- Apr 29, 2018 Aussie mum who tried to kill son with disability breaks silence Apr 29, 2018
- Apr 29, 2018 City of Plano Fair Housing Symposium - Handouts Apr 29, 2018
- Apr 29, 2018 Section 8 Vouchers Help The Poor... Apr 29, 2018
- Apr 29, 2018 When the only hope is to outlive a child Apr 29, 2018
- Apr 19, 2018 CPSH Comments - Draft Dallas Housing Plan Apr 19, 2018
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March 2018
- Mar 31, 2018 April 2018 Creating Home News (Archive) Mar 31, 2018
- Mar 31, 2018 Guardianship … and how to avoid it Mar 31, 2018
- Mar 31, 2018 The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Rental Homes Mar 31, 2018
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February 2018
- Feb 11, 2018 First Gerber baby with Down syndrome Feb 11, 2018
- Feb 4, 2018 February 2018 Creating Home News (Archive) Feb 4, 2018
- Feb 4, 2018 Small Area Fair Market Rent Feb 4, 2018
- Feb 4, 2018 North Texas Regional Fair Housing Assessment Meetings Feb 4, 2018
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January 2018
- Jan 16, 2018 Texas 2018 Able Account Update Jan 16, 2018
- Jan 2, 2018 NTHRA Focus Group Video Housing for Disabilities Jan 2, 2018
- Jan 1, 2018 THE FUTURE OF MOBILE DWELLING Jan 1, 2018
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December 2017
- Dec 30, 2017 CPSH update on discussions with DHA and HUD FW Dec 30, 2017
- Dec 30, 2017 Family Participates in Lyft Pilot (Dallas) Dec 30, 2017
- Dec 30, 2017 Special Needs Trust Homes Dec 30, 2017
- Dec 19, 2017 Report: Housing A ‘Crisis’ For People With Disabilities Dec 19, 2017
- Dec 11, 2017 Affordable Housing/Parent Voice Dec 11, 2017
- Dec 8, 2017 Parents of disabled children can develop PTSD Dec 8, 2017
- Dec 2, 2017 December 2017 Creating Home News (Archive) Dec 2, 2017
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October 2017
- Oct 27, 2017 Oct/Nov 2017 Creating Home News (Archive) Oct 27, 2017
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August 2017
- Aug 30, 2017 September, 2017 Creating Home News (Archive) Aug 30, 2017
- Aug 20, 2017 The U.S. justice system has an autism problem... Dallas Morning News Aug 20, 2017
- Aug 14, 2017 Churches have a history of excluding and erasing people with disabilities Aug 14, 2017
- Aug 14, 2017 Championing the unfortunate Aug 14, 2017
- Aug 12, 2017 8/11/17 A home for Amber Aug 12, 2017
- Aug 10, 2017 Top 10 Mistakes Parents Make in Special Needs Planning Aug 10, 2017
- Aug 6, 2017 'Social Camouflage' May Lead To Underdiagnosis Of Autism In Girls Aug 6, 2017
- Aug 3, 2017 Developmentally Disabled, and Going to College Aug 3, 2017
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July 2017
- Jul 30, 2017 Why Group Homes Are No Longer Optimal Jul 30, 2017
- Jul 9, 2017 Garrett's Fight - ESPN Jul 9, 2017
- Jul 7, 2017 Across DFW: Assessment of Fair Housing Jul 7, 2017
- Jul 5, 2017 July 2017 Creating Home News (Archive) Jul 5, 2017
- Jul 2, 2017 Why social inclusion is so important Jul 2, 2017
- Jul 2, 2017 Minding my disabled daughter: "I don't want to do this any more" Jul 2, 2017
- Jul 1, 2017 6/27/17 SSI and Work Income Jul 1, 2017
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June 2017
- Jun 29, 2017 6/29/17 Dallas News CPSH Commentary Affordable housing is possible Jun 29, 2017
- Jun 26, 2017 Unite4housing update-HUD Complaint Jun 26, 2017
- Jun 6, 2017 Plano’s First All-Abilities Playground Now Open Jun 6, 2017
- Jun 6, 2017 Voucher for Caregivers Who Need Respite Jun 6, 2017
- Jun 6, 2017 Disability Advocates Fear Impact Of Medicaid Cuts In GOP Health Plan Jun 6, 2017
- Jun 2, 2017 June 2017 Creating Home News (Archive) Jun 2, 2017
- Jun 1, 2017 Share your story of independence Jun 1, 2017
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May 2017
- May 31, 2017 Texas HHSC Training Initiative - Free! May 31, 2017
- May 28, 2017 Autism, Guardianship, Self Determination, and Housing May 28, 2017
- May 28, 2017 The Changing Face of Autism: Autism in females May 28, 2017
- May 28, 2017 Do you know a "Noticer"? May 28, 2017
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April 2017
- Apr 21, 2017 4/21/17 Things not to say to people with disabilities Apr 21, 2017
- Apr 9, 2017 Disability at a Time When We Were Gods Apr 9, 2017
- Apr 2, 2017 April 2017 Creating Home News (Archive) Apr 2, 2017
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March 2017
- Mar 19, 2017 ‘I’m finally a weather girl’: Woman with Down syndrome fulfills a lifelong dream Mar 19, 2017
- Mar 1, 2017 3/1/17 Creating Home News Mar 1, 2017
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February 2017
- Feb 24, 2017 10/7/16 Naperville family's creative home solution for son with autism Feb 24, 2017
- Feb 23, 2017 2/21/17 - Testimony to Dallas Housing Authority Board of Directors Feb 23, 2017
- Feb 22, 2017 2/22/17 Texas Appropriations - Testimony About Community First Choice. Feb 22, 2017
- Feb 18, 2017 2/18/17 Dallas nonprofit sues Texas over law that lets landlords refuse housing vouchers Feb 18, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017 2/1/17 Creating Home News (Archive) Feb 1, 2017
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January 2017
- Jan 15, 2017 CPSH Housing Mentor Project Jan 15, 2017
- Jan 15, 2017 Highland Park United Methodist Church focuses on special members with weekly 'The Feast' service Jan 15, 2017
- Jan 14, 2017 Why the Supreme Court special education case about a boy with autism is so sickening Jan 14, 2017
- Jan 11, 2017 Neighborhood Homes update from Dallas Housing Authority/CPSH Response Jan 11, 2017
- Jan 4, 2017 Dallas Couple Plans $12M Community For Young Adults with Autism Jan 4, 2017
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December 2016
- Dec 31, 2016 How much support does your child really need to live more independently? Dec 31, 2016
- Dec 30, 2016 Do you shop at Kroger? Dec 30, 2016
- Dec 29, 2016 11/28/16 Low-Income Housing Shown to Not Weigh on Nearby Property Values Dec 29, 2016
- Dec 1, 2016 12/1/16 Final 2016 Creating Home News Dec 1, 2016
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November 2016
- Nov 28, 2016 11/28/16 "Po" Score by Burt Bacharach Nov 28, 2016
- Nov 18, 2016 11/18/16 "Finding Owen" Nov 18, 2016
- Nov 16, 2016 11/16/16 UPC Case for Inclusion: 2016 Report Nov 16, 2016
- Nov 1, 2016 A Parent Guide Nov 1, 2016
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October 2016
- Oct 30, 2016 11/1/16 CPSH Housing Survey Results Oct 30, 2016
- Oct 28, 2016 10/28/16 Neighborhood Homes - DHA Schedule Update Oct 28, 2016
- Oct 13, 2016 10/12/16 Update on ABLE Act Oct 13, 2016
- Oct 2, 2016 10/2/16 Project Independence Open House Oct 2, 2016
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September 2016
- Sep 30, 2016 Home Safety Training Sep 30, 2016
- Sep 27, 2016 Share your home technology and gadget successes! Sep 27, 2016
- Sep 27, 2016 9/23/16 Results - North Texas Giving Day Sep 27, 2016
- Sep 20, 2016 9/20/16 Dallas Housing Authority Update Sep 20, 2016
- Sep 16, 2016 A Letter to My Autistic Son About Where You Will Live as an Adult Sep 16, 2016
- Sep 12, 2016 Find housing Sep 12, 2016
- Sep 10, 2016 9/7/16 Supporting sensory-friendly checkouts Sep 10, 2016
- Sep 1, 2016 Wanted: Residents of Neighborhood Homes as of 9/7/16 Sep 1, 2016
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August 2016
- Aug 21, 2016 States Look To Help Aging Parents of Those With Disabilities Aug 21, 2016
- Aug 19, 2016 8/19/16 IMPORTANT Free Service Offered - Plano Citizens with Disabilities Aug 19, 2016
- Aug 5, 2016 8/4/16 Neighborhood Homes Checklist Aug 5, 2016
- Aug 3, 2016 PLUM - a platform to share ideas and experience Aug 3, 2016
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July 2016
- Jul 31, 2016 7/31/16 Neighborhood Homes Announcement by DHA Jul 31, 2016
- Jul 28, 2016 More work to do to get services - A parent's story Jul 28, 2016
- Jul 6, 2016 Jacky Sylvie joins CPSH as Community Liaison Jul 6, 2016
- Jul 5, 2016 Lubbock - Texas accused of ignoring mentally disabled in nursing homes Jul 5, 2016
- Jul 4, 2016 San Antonio - Man with disabilities proves anyone can contribute Jul 4, 2016
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June 2016
- Jun 13, 2016 Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services Program Transition Jun 13, 2016
- Jun 12, 2016 Dear Abby: Parents look after disabled woman - for now Jun 12, 2016
- Jun 10, 2016 9/22/16 North Texas Giving Day Jun 10, 2016
- Jun 6, 2016 Plano Home Openings - for Guys with Special Needs! Jun 6, 2016
- Jun 4, 2016 Blake's Snow Shack Opens for Business Jun 4, 2016
- Jun 3, 2016 DADS Releases Free Training on Mental Health Wellness for Individuals with an IDD Jun 3, 2016
- Jun 2, 2016 6/2/16 Dallas Housing Authority/Neighborhood Homes Update Jun 2, 2016
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May 2016
- May 23, 2016 5/23/16 Dallas Affordable Housing Plan: Letter to Dallas City Council May 23, 2016
- May 17, 2016 How do you design a home for someone with autism? May 17, 2016
- May 17, 2016 Texas Health and Human Services System Transition Plan (PDF) May 17, 2016
- May 12, 2016 You Shop, You Save, Goodshop Gives to CPSH May 12, 2016
- May 10, 2016 Help Your Church Realize the Need for Special Needs Ministry May 10, 2016
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April 2016
- Apr 25, 2016 CPSH Learning Center Now Available Apr 25, 2016
- Apr 22, 2016 For parents of autistic kids, 22nd birthday often arrives with dread Apr 22, 2016
- Apr 13, 2016 Community Inclusion for the Disabled Apr 13, 2016
- Apr 12, 2016 Ages 3 through 15 DARS Autism Program Apr 12, 2016
- Apr 6, 2016 Texas Senate Bill 7 - System Redesign for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Report Apr 6, 2016
- Apr 4, 2016 Understanding the impact of ABLE accounts Apr 4, 2016
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March 2016
- Mar 21, 2016 Home design for a teen who experiences significant autism Mar 21, 2016
- Mar 17, 2016 Low wages for caregivers Mar 17, 2016
- Mar 12, 2016 CPSH Input: DADS 2018-19 Legislative Appropriations Request Mar 12, 2016
- Mar 10, 2016 Fewer Doctors in Texas Taking Medicaid Patients Mar 10, 2016
- Mar 8, 2016 TexasABLE Account - Frequently Asked Questions Mar 8, 2016
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February 2016
- Feb 26, 2016 1/31/16 Neighborhood Homes Community Meeting Videos Now Available Feb 26, 2016
- Feb 26, 2016 Answers from Texas Health and Human Services or the Department of Aging and Disabilities Services Feb 26, 2016
- Feb 22, 2016 2/21/16 Project Independence - Plano Social Feb 22, 2016
- Feb 10, 2016 Maryland police to expand training for interactions with people with developmental disabilities Feb 10, 2016
- Feb 7, 2016 Schedule a Project Independence Workshop for your Organization or School Feb 7, 2016
- Feb 7, 2016 1/30/16 Mansfield ISD Resource Fair Feb 7, 2016
- Feb 6, 2016 2/6/16 Project Independence Workshop Plano/Richardson Feb 6, 2016
- Feb 5, 2016 Am I Spoiling My Child or Accommodating His Special Needs? Feb 5, 2016
- Feb 4, 2016 Please Don’t Praise Me for Loving My Child With a Disability Feb 4, 2016
- Feb 3, 2016 Utopia for Adults with Disabilities Feb 3, 2016
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January 2016
- Jan 29, 2016 10 Things Jobseekers Should Know Jan 29, 2016
- Jan 28, 2016 Relocating to DFW? Jan 28, 2016
- Jan 28, 2016 1/21/16 HEROES, Richardson, TX Jan 28, 2016
- Jan 28, 2016 1/28/16 Green Oaks School, Arlington Jan 28, 2016
- Jan 28, 2016 Apple does the right thing Jan 28, 2016
- Jan 12, 2016 Bill Would Expand Access To Community Living Jan 12, 2016
- Jan 6, 2016 TBI SURVIVORS CONNECTION ASSOCIATION - New Organization Jan 6, 2016
- Jan 3, 2016 Neighborhood Homes Update 2 Jan 3, 2016
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December 2015
- Dec 28, 2015 8 Ways to Support CPSH All Year Long Dec 28, 2015
- Dec 27, 2015 DFW IDD NBHD Homes; Single Family homes, condominiums, duplexes, triplexes Dec 27, 2015
- Dec 16, 2015 DADS Presentation to House Committee on Human Services Dec. 15, 2015 Dec 16, 2015
- Dec 9, 2015 Real Estate to Give CPSH? Dec 9, 2015
- Dec 2, 2015 Free, 2-day Workshop Focuses on Positive Behavior in People with IDD Dec 2, 2015
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November 2015
- Nov 28, 2015 11/28/15 Dallas Morning News Front Page Story Includes CPSH Nov 28, 2015
- Nov 23, 2015 Texas Housing and Health Services Coordination Council Announcement Nov 23, 2015
- Nov 20, 2015 10 Things You Should Know about Caregiving Nov 20, 2015
- Nov 20, 2015 Changes in Medicaid Transportation Services Nov 20, 2015
- Nov 20, 2015 Budget for Community First Choice (CFC) based on individual plan Nov 20, 2015
- Nov 18, 2015 Updated CPSH Survey Reflects 5 Year Plans - Please Give Input! Nov 18, 2015
- Nov 17, 2015 Tracy Marmolejo helps her daughter live independently Nov 17, 2015
- Nov 3, 2015 Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program Survey Nov 3, 2015
- Nov 1, 2015 October 2015, CPSH around North Texas Nov 1, 2015
- Nov 1, 2015 Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities Services VISION award Nov 1, 2015
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October 2015
- Oct 31, 2015 Planning for Independent Living Oct 31, 2015
- Oct 10, 2015 Graduates of Texas A&M University PATH Program Now Living In North Texas Oct 10, 2015
- Oct 10, 2015 Graduates of Life Styles in Arkansas Now Living in North Texas Oct 10, 2015
- Oct 2, 2015 11/8/15 Arlington CPSH Community Meeting Oct 2, 2015
- Oct 1, 2015 9/30/15 Neighborhood Homes Update Oct 1, 2015
- Oct 1, 2015 Jill Burt's Vision Board Oct 1, 2015
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September 2015
- Sep 30, 2015 Siblings and Cousins: Meeting About Housing Options? Sep 30, 2015
- Sep 27, 2015 9/27/15 CPSH Attends Autism Speaks Walk in Arlington Sep 27, 2015
- Sep 26, 2015 Thank you for your NTGD Donations! Sep 26, 2015
- Sep 26, 2015 9/26/15 CPSH Attends Emma's Education Center Ribbon Cutting in Garland Sep 26, 2015
- Sep 26, 2015 September Project Independence Events Sep 26, 2015
- Sep 12, 2015 First-Ever 'All-Autism' Wedding Sep 12, 2015
- Sep 10, 2015 9/17/15 - Give to CPSH - Having a Home Affects Who We Are Sep 10, 2015
- Sep 9, 2015 Uniquely Human: A Different Way to Seeing Autism Sep 9, 2015
- Sep 9, 2015 Adult, Autistic and Ignored Sep 9, 2015
- Sep 3, 2015 9/17/15 - Living with Friends Sep 3, 2015
- Sep 2, 2015 HHSC Answers Providers Questions about Community First Choice Sep 2, 2015
- Sep 2, 2015 ABLE Act Sep 2, 2015
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August 2015
- Aug 26, 2015 9/17/15 - Siblings and Cousins Aug 26, 2015
- Aug 23, 2015 8/23/15 Project Independence Family Meeting Aug 23, 2015
- Aug 22, 2015 Need Housing Now? Aug 22, 2015
- Aug 21, 2015 9/17/15 - Brent and Jonathan Aug 21, 2015
- Aug 13, 2015 8/11/15 CPSH and Service Providers Aug 13, 2015
- Aug 8, 2015 8/7/15 Project Independence Parents/Future Residents Meeting Aug 8, 2015
- Aug 6, 2015 CPSH Video Aug 6, 2015
- Aug 4, 2015 091715 Aug 4, 2015
- Aug 1, 2015 I am Here; Hear Me Bark: Comedy, Disability, and the Inclusive Synagogue Aug 1, 2015
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July 2015
- Jul 10, 2015 The business owner with Down syndrome Jul 10, 2015
- Jul 9, 2015 Neighborhood Homes - Brief Update Jul 9, 2015
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June 2015
- Jun 28, 2015 6/28/15 Project Independence Community Meeting Jun 28, 2015
- Jun 27, 2015 SOMETHING SPECIAL IS HAPPENING IN GARLAND! Jun 27, 2015
- Jun 25, 2015 Texas ABLE Act Passed Jun 25, 2015
- Jun 21, 2015 ID cards helping police interact with drivers with autism Jun 21, 2015
- Jun 19, 2015 6/1/15: Texas Offers Community First Choice (CFC) to Medicaid Recipients With Disabilities Jun 19, 2015
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May 2015
- May 31, 2015 Project Independence Parents Meeting/Future Residents Meeting May 31, 2015
- May 29, 2015 Project Independence Presented to Plano ISD Families and Educators May 29, 2015
- May 27, 2015 CPSH Visits the Tarrant County ADRC May 27, 2015
- May 27, 2015 Shop for Father's Day, Graduations, and Weddings. Use AmazonSmile and Support CPSH May 27, 2015
- May 21, 2015 Female Roommate Wanted May 21, 2015
- May 11, 2015 CPSH and Compass Christian Church, Colleyville, Tx May 11, 2015
- May 1, 2015 Graduates of ENMU-Roswell Special Services Program Living in North Texas May 1, 2015
- May 1, 2015 Your Business or Organization Link on CPSH Website May 1, 2015
- May 1, 2015 Neighborhood Home Open House Great Success May 1, 2015
- May 1, 2015 Submit an internet story to CPSH May 1, 2015
- May 1, 2015 New CPSH Website May 1, 2015
- May 1, 2015 Kathy Kelchner joins CPSH Leadership Team May 1, 2015
- May 1, 2015 Shop for Mother's Day and Support CPSH Using AmazonSmile May 1, 2015
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April 2015
- Apr 24, 2015 What It’s Like to Have Down Syndrome—and Care for a Sister With Disabilities Apr 24, 2015
- Apr 15, 2015 NBC's Dateline Special, "On the Brink" Apr 15, 2015
- Apr 15, 2015 When Your Child With Special Needs Grows Up Apr 15, 2015
- Apr 2, 2015 Did you know you can donate to CPSH while you shop online? Apr 2, 2015
- Apr 1, 2015 April 2015 Creating Home News Apr 1, 2015
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March 2015
- Mar 1, 2015 AttendantCare Update Mar 1, 2015
- Mar 1, 2015 Introduction to Project Independence Mar 1, 2015
- Mar 1, 2015 March 2015 Creating Home News Mar 1, 2015
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February 2015
- Feb 1, 2015 CPSH Idea for the Texas IDD System Redesign Advisory Committee Feb 1, 2015
- Feb 1, 2015 Donor Challenge Increases - Your Donation Doubles Until 2/28/15 Feb 1, 2015
- Feb 1, 2015 AttendantCare Update - 18,000 Letters! Feb 1, 2015
- Feb 1, 2015 February 2015 Creating Home News Feb 1, 2015
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January 2015
- Jan 11, 2015 Independent Living: A Parent Supported Model Jan 11, 2015
- Jan 1, 2015 January 2015 Creating Home News Jan 1, 2015
