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The History of Helping Restore Ability
Helping Restore Ability was
originally named "Arlington Handicapped Association" and was
founded in Arlington, Texas in 1977 by Sam Provence along with
John Dycus and friends. They had the belief that all people with
physical disabilities have the right to participate fully in
society and to live independent and active lives with dignity,
respect and care.
Today, Helping Restore Ability maintains that very same
belief and has expanded their services to include the entire
state of Texas. Helping Restore Ability's mission is simple: To promote independence
and enrich the lives of those we serve.
Currently Helping Restore Ability provides, through it's
Consumer Managed Personal Attendant Service Program (CMPAS), in home
attendant care to clients with severe physical disabilities,
including senior citizens with age related disabilities.
Care includes assistance with basic
daily living skills, such as:
Bathing
Dressing
Grooming
Hair and skin care
Exercise (walking only)
Feeding
Toileting
Ambulation/transfers
Light house cleaning
Laundry
Cooking
Grocery Shopping
Since 1990, Helping Restore Ability has been the only
independent non-profit agency in Texas providing Consumer
Managed Personal Attendant Services.
These services are offered on a
sliding fee scale and are provided for those who may not have
the finances to pay for such services. With Helping Restore
Ability's assistance,
people who would otherwise most likely be dependent on
institutions for care can stay self-sufficient with dignity.
