• 25th Anniversary Celebration
  It happens only once in DRI’s lifetime…..a 25th anniversary. That’s a quarter-century that we have provided residential care, vocational training and recreational activities for developmentally disabled individuals in a Christian environment!
  
  On April 26th, 2012, DRI will celebrate its 25th birthday with an extraordinary evening at the Abilene Civic Center. The evening will kick-off with a delicious meal. We are extremely excited that Sharon Randall, syndicated columnist in over 400 newspapers, will be our keynote speaker. Sharon has a disabled brother, so her program will be particularly meaningful for us. We will also honor our founding directors and announce a significant contribution to our endowment fund. And, of course, our famous Bell Peppers Handbell Choir will perform.
  
  We hope you will join us for this very special time in DRI’s life.
  
  April 26, 2012
  Abilene Civic Center
  6:30 pm
  Dinner
  Special honorees - the DRI Founding Directors
  Keynote speaker - Sharon Randall, syndicated columnist in over 400 newspapers
  Special performance by the famous DRI Bell Peppers Handbell Choir
  
  

  Sponsorships:

  
  Underwriter - $5000
  Table for 10 (Preferred seating) -DRI gift basket for each guest - listing in dinner program
  
  Supporter - $2500
  Table for 10 (Preferred seating) - DRI chocolates for each guest - listing in dinner program
  
  Friend - $1000
  Table for 10/listing in dinner program
  
  

  Individual Tickets:

  
  $75 per person
  $750 table for 10
  
  

  To purchase tickets or sponsorships, use the PayPal button below, or contact us directly at:

  
  Phone: 325-677-6815
  Email: info@driabilene.org
  
  

  Tickets & Sponsorships

  Individual Ticket - $75.00 USD Table for 10 - $750.00 USD "Friend" Sponsorship - $1,000.00 USD "Supporter" Sponsorship - $2,500.00 USD "Underwriter" Sponsorship - $5,000.00 USD

  

  
  
  
• Golf Tournament
  In its twelfth year, the Disability Resources Incorporated Invitational Golf Tournament is an annual meeting of golf enthusiasts and DRI supporters held at Shady Oaks Golf Course in Baird, Texas. Great prizes. All level players. See the attached flyer for more information.
  
  

  Date:

  June 17, 2011
  
  

  Location:

  Shady Oaks Golf Course
  Baird, Texas
  
  
  
  

  Time:

  8:30 am shotgun start
  
  

  Flyer:

  Click here to download the flyer
  
  
• West Texas Dove Classic
  

  2011 will mark the 11th 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 16-18, 2011
  
  

  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 from Abilene and the surrounding area come out to our campus in busloads to take part in the free hayrides around the campus, enjoy story time, purchase their pumpkins, and take pictures. Last year, over 7,000 people came out 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:

  October 1-31, 2011
  
  

  Open:

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

  

  
  
  
• San Antonio Dinner
  A small group of DRI supporters and parents of DRI residents began this successful fundraiser over twenty years ago. This elegant evening consists of a wonderful meal and silent auction. Over 500 supporters attend the dinner, coming from across Texas, but primarily the San Antonio, Texas area.
  
  

  Date

  October 10, 2011
  
  

  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
  
  

  Sponsorships Available

  Full Table Sponsor - $500 (includes 10 dinner tickets)
  
  
  Raffle tickets for this one-of-a-kind, handmade quilt may be purchased at the dinner.
  
  
• Big Country Christmas Concert
  Christmas…What better time of the year to thank the Abilene community and our many friends for their support throughout the year? We are excited to announce that this year’s featured performers are The Quebe Sisters Band. Back for a second year, they performed to a packed house last year. Winner of the Western Swing Album of the Year, The Quebe (pronounced “Quay-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. We are extremely excited that we are able to again bring these remarkable performers to Abilene. It’s because of the generous support of our concert sponsors that we are able to offer this concert to Abilene and the Big Country. You won’t want to miss it! Also performing that night will be Disability Resources’ own Bell Peppers Hand Bell Choir. Tickets are only $10 each, and can be purchased at Disability Resources. You’d better hurry, though…we are expecting another sellout crowd this year!
  
  

  Date:

  December 8, 2011
  
  

  Time:

  7:00 pm
  
  

  Place:

  Paramount Theatre, Downtown, Abilene, Texas
  
  

  Tickets:

  $10 general admission
  
  

  Contact:

  325-677-6815 or info@driabilene.org
• Big Country Celebrity Ultimate Hunt
  The Big Country Celebrity Ultimate Hunt began in 1989 as the Big Country Celebrity Quail Hunt. The declining quail population over the last few years has made it necessary to make some adjustments to the hunt. Since West Texas ranches have become over-run with wild hogs…what better time to add an exciting new hunt to the event? In addition to a wild hog hunt, we will still also hunt quail and chucker, as well as have a tower shoot and a sporting clay shoot. DRI is the first organization in our area to sponsor a wild hog hunt as a fundraiser.
  
  Paid hunters will hunt on teams with actors, artists and musicians lead by guides with dogs. This is the largest special event fundraiser for DRI. Since its inception, the hunt has raised over $2,000,000 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 9-11, 2012
  
  

  Location:

  Abilene, Texas
  
  

  Hunt Sponsor:

  
  
  Watch this site for more details!
  
  

  

  
  
  
• Outlaws & Legends
  You know you must be doing something right when two dynamic young men come to you with an exciting new idea for Abilene, and tell you they would like to give your organization a portion of the proceeds. Billed as the “biggest one-day, one-stage Texas Music Festival event of the year,” Outlaws & Legends does not disappoint. Over 5,000 people attended the first annual outdoor event in March, 2011.
  
  Featuring 14 major recording artists, the event was produced by Backporch Productions and was held at Joe Allen’s Lytle Bend Ranch on March, 5th, in conjunction with Texas Independence Day. We owe the organizers, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees a huge amount of gratitude for the $31,810 check presented to DRI! And the best news of all is that Outlaws and Legends will be held at the same time in 2012, and DRI will again be the beneficiary of a portion of the ticket sales.
  
  
  
  

  
  Date:

  TBA
  
  

  Website:

  
  http://www.outlawsandlegends.com
  
  

  Downloads:

  2010 Advertisement
  2010 Poster
  
  
  
  
• 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. Three 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 us 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:

  March 23rd
  
  

  Time:

  6-9 pm
  
  

  Location:

  2700 North Dallas Parkway
  Plano, TX 75093
  
  

  Tickets:

  Table seating 8: $170
  Individual tickets: $24
  
  

  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).