Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center, Inc. (HOCTIL)

08/19/2026

🚍 A special thank you to Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center, Inc. (HOCTIL) for inviting us to speak at the Bell County Committee for People with Disabilities meeting about the future of public transit.

We appreciate everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and complete our survey. Your feedback will help guide transit planning for FY 2027-2031 and ensure we continue connecting people to jobs, services, healthcare, and opportunities.

Want to help shape the future of transit?

Take the survey here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/w4nArr3TME

Want to learn more: https://bit.ly/4qtHzVt

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07/29/2026

HOCTILC staff Rayne and Katie at Community Outreach this evening at the Ready for Success Community Resource Fair sponsored by Central Texas Housing Consortium and Superior HealthPlan in Belton, TX

07/20/2026

Thank you Texas Ramp Project for completing this fantastic ramp for one of our consumers! A special thank you to the team leader, Royce Winkler, and all the volunteer with Immanuel Lutheran Ministries. Now his house is fully accessible for him to navigate in and out of the house on his own!

07/12/2026

💡 Did You Know?

McLennan County Health Services offers the County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) to help eligible residents access necessary medical care when they don't have other health coverage.

If you or someone you know is struggling to afford healthcare, call us for more information or visit our office located at 2124 N 25th St, Waco, TX 76708!

07/08/2026

07/02/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July. Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observation of Independence Day.

07/02/2026

We are seeking participants for a research study focused on helping children with autism strengthen play and communication skills with a peer.

Children will participate in guided play activities designed to increase social play statements and peer interactions alongside a neurotypical sibling, friend, or another peer. If a peer is not available, we can help match your child with a study partner.

Who can participate:
• Autistic children ages 4–7
• Children who use 3–5-word phrases
• Children who willingly play near peers with shared materials

✅ Participation is completely free
📍 Sessions take place our clinic site located at 2201 MacArthur Drive, Suite 101

📧 Interested families can contact [email protected] for more information.

06/23/2026

Interesting in assistive technology? HOCTILC is an AT Demo Site for Texas Technology Access Program TTAP. Contact us for a demo today!

06/18/2026

Bragging on our wonderful HOCTILC Board Member Dr. Sonjanette Crossley. She is the keynote speaker for the Central Texas Housing Consortium Juneteenth Celebration today! Come out to Friendship House until 2pm for the festivities!