THE DALLAS EXPRESS

Texas Among Worst States for Elder Abuse

"It is my belief that our numbers look higher because Texas is better at reporting abuse and neglect due to the education that APS and our Boards work so hard at educating the Public".

- Marci Leffler, Community Engagement Specialist for APS Region

Recognizing Excellence:

Awards and Honors for Leadership in Senior and Disability Advocacy

On October 16, 2023, Ms. Mildred Ford was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her profound impact in the Permian Basin, particularly within the African American community. Her legacy includes the hundreds of families she touched through her dedicated work delivering babies in Midland.

In October, our APS Advisory Board was honored for the second consecutive year with the Bruce Davis Award of Excellence at the 41st Annual State APS Conference, recognizing our outstanding contributions in 2024.

In October 2024, Bernadette Ostroff, former President of our APS Advisory Board, was honored with a Beacon Award from the Nonprofit Management Center for her exceptional leadership and the board's impactful work in supporting vulnerable seniors and disabled adults throughout 2024.