Project Description:
The Directory of Community Resources (DCR) was created to provide an up-to-date statewide resource for disability supports.
The goal is to provide a statewide directory searchable by geographic location and keywords that is accessible and current. Partnership with state agencies and organizations is also a goal as this will enhance the community use as well as maintenance.
Users are able to search via zip code, key word, and organization name. The resources come up in list format and can be sorted by name or distance. A particularly novel feature is the ability of users to add and edit resources thus creating a community maintained database.
Benefits of this database include currency of resources, ability to access anywhere online, and organizational collaboration.
*Directory of Community Resources*
FY 2016: The DCR included 3,219 resources and had over 29,220 site visits.
*Total Project Costs*
Year 1 - $34,442
Year 2 - $34,442
Objectives:
1. Review resources added to The Directory of Community Resources (DCR) an online, community maintained directory of supports in Texas. TAMU will provide data each month on how many resources are searched, added, and edited.
"2. Every 6 months execute email requests to all resources to verify the existing resources. The email should include language that request responses regardless if their information is valid. Follow-up for no- responses should be researched for accuracy.
3. Provide monthly written updates to HHSC on the status of the project and the quality of work performed. The following deliverables will apply: Monthly Summary Report to include analysis, Risk/Issue log.
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, General Public
