With school back in full swing, it’s a good time to be aware of potential bullying. Unfortunately, no child is immune from bullying. Children with disabilities …such as physical, developmental, emotional, intellectual and sensory disabilities—are at an increased risk of being bullied. There are a number of factors such as physical vulnerability, social skill challenges, or intolerant environments which could increase the risk. Some children with disabilities may bully others. If your … [Read more...]

With a hop, a skip and a powerful leap, Charlie Simpkins soared to Olympic glory 24 years ago in Spain. He earned a silver medal in the triple jump in the Summer Games, which were held in Barcelona. Simpkins’ best effort there was 57 feet, 9 inches. “Of course I wanted the gold, but I was satisfied with the silver,” said Simpkins, who finished behind his American teammate, Mike Conley. “Just to compete in the Olympics was an honor.” Today, Simpkins lives in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with his … [Read more...]

D&S Community Services is proud to be a premier, full-service HCS provider in Texas. Our excellent person-centered services and supports are what sets us apart • HCS • ICF •TxHmL We care. Our compassionate caregivers are one reason families choose D&S for their loved ones’ services. From our direct care staff to our nurses and our managers, we are committed to providing the best supports and services. We value and respect each person as if they were a member of our own family. • HCS & … [Read more...]

Going back to school has a slightly different meaning for Chris Ray, Wesley Ransone, Wade Koehn, and Shawn Clopton. This fab four will be returning to college, Texas A&M University to be exact. They are excited, anxious, and ready to roll but there is just one caveat … they are going back to work at Texas A&M. For several years now, these four have been working in the food service arena at Texas A&M’s Duncan Dining Hall which is the dedicated dining hall for the ROTC Cadets. And, they can’t … [Read more...]

Quick action and keeping a level head during a disaster was exactly what Ann Benford did in the face of the Memorial Day floods that hit Brenham, Texas. Ann is a Direct Support Professional who provides care for four gentlemen in Brenham. Although the storms were predicted, Ann had no idea that water was building rapidly outside the home that day. When she opened the door to check the weather, flood water came rushing in. She quickly bundled the men up and drove them to higher ground several … [Read more...]

Meet Charlie . . . She's an entrepreneur, an innovator, talented, generous, caring, and above all, a DOG LOVER! Her love of dogs led her on this extraordinary journey. It all started when Charlie began volunteering at the local dog shelter where she met Stacey and Easton — a brother and sister shepherd mix who lived in the shelter and became Charlie’s first dogs to sponsor. Stacey is almost blind so Easton serves as her eyes to help her navigate. Charlie had already been making tie blankets … [Read more...]