The ADA National Network provides information, guidance and training on how to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in order to support the mission of the ADA to “assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities.”

Funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), the network consists of 10 Regional ADA Centers located throughout the United States and an ADA Knowledge Translation Center (ADAKTC). 

Each Regional ADA Center focuses on its region’s unique needs. This regional focus is critical to ensuring that ADA National Network services meet the needs of a diversity of populations and stakeholders throughout the country.

Click here for more information.

ADA Information Line

If you are hard of hearing call 833-610-1264 (TTY)

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a term that is sometimes used for one of the presentations of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a neurological disorder that causes a range of behavior problems such as difficulties with attending to instruction, focusing on schoolwork, keeping up with assignments, following instructions, completing tasks, and social interaction.

People with the inattentive type of ADHD struggle to pay attention or stay focused for long periods. Some of the symptoms of this type of ADHD include:

• Being easily distracted
• Difficulty following directions
• Difficulty staying on task
• Forgetfulness
• Losing personal items such as keys or books
• Not paying attention to details
• Problems staying organized
• Short attention span

Approaches:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Family/Marital Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Mindfulness Based CBT
• Trauma Focused
• Christian Counseling

Insurance Accepted:

• BlueCross and BlueShield
• United Healthcare
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Oscar

Fees:

• Psychiatric Diagnostic Eval: $150
• Individual 30-60 min: $70 - $140
• Family/Couples Therapy: $125
• Group Therapy: $80
• Sliding Scale/Open Path Members: $40 - $80

Advocacy plays a crucial role in advancing the rights and needs of individuals with autism and their families. Our resource library offers information on community-based and social advocacy, including grassroots organizing, public policy initiatives, and community outreach. We also provide resources on educational advocacy, including strategies for navigating the special education system, securing appropriate educational services, and collaborating effectively with school districts.

Providing no-cost professional Consulting, Tourette Texas evaluates the “whole” child or adult to recommend and assist in implementing appropriate medical diagnosis and management, educational needs and accommodations, social skills, career goals, and/or family interactions.

Additionally, we advocate with families, physicians, schools, and legal entities to ensure the best interests of our clients are always served.

Free

Advocacy 101

For current legislation, we are posting Advocacy Alerts under “Latest News“- available in English and Spanish!

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced advocate, learn more with our videos and documents below. For a complete guide to advocacy, our four part training series is below, including an in-depth discussion of how the budget process works. 

The last three videos are short and an easy way to get some quick tips before advocating!

Click here to access training videos

Navigating Autism

The Autism Society of Texas welcomes your phone calls and emails. Our trained Navigating Autism Specialists provide many resources services and support across the state for children and adults on the Autism spectrum. Please keep in mind that our helpline does not provide direct services/assistance, such as treatment,  legal services, and case management.

Please be sure to provide your city or ZIP code, whether you are seeking information for a child or an adult, and a detailed description of your problem or the resources you need when submitting your question or inquiry. Please also include your phone number and email address in the body of your email so we can be sure we can get back to you!

To speak to an I&R Specialist contact, 512-479-4199, Ext 2, or e-mail us at [email protected].

Estamos aquí para proporcionarte información y referencias gratuitas. Por favor llámanos al 512-479-4199, Ext. 3 o envíanos un correo electrónico a [email protected].

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Our evaluation process is complete in three individual telehealth video appointments, including a clinical interview, standardized behavioral observation and results appointment. During the results discussion, our physicians will discuss their findings and provide recommendations and/or diagnoses that are most appropriate for your child. Not all children will receive a diagnosis of autism.

Click here to schedule an evaluation.

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Autism Response Team (ART) members are specially trained to connect families with information, resources, and opportunities. They are available to answer calls and emails. Your call or email will be routed to a team member for your region.

We are not a direct medical, legal advice, or service provider, so we don't make appointments or direct referrals. However, our team will provide you with support, encouragement, and assistance in locating autism service providers in your community.

The Autism Response Team can help you learn more about:

• Where to get a diagnosis
• Schools and special education
• Advocacy and support
• Adult services - including post-secondary programs and employment
• Inclusion and community activities
• And much more!

Free.

Developmental disabilities (DD) are severe, chronic disabilities that begin at birth or during childhood and young adulthood and are likely to continue throughout one’s life. Examples include autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome.

The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) defines a developmental disability as a severe chronic disability that:

• attributes to a mental and physical impairment or both;
• manifests before a person turns 22;
• will likely continue indefinitely;
• results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity: self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction, capacity for independent living, economic self-sufficiency; and
• reflects a person’s need for individually planned and coordinated services, supports, or other forms of assistance that are lifelong or for an extended duration. 

TCDD uses the DD Act’s definition to guide its work. However, our programs and policy activities also impact the broader disability community.

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My desire to also provide coaching to families and individuals impacted by various disabilities came from seeing a need through my journey navigating the world and its many systems. This service does not include counseling and is not therapy. In this type of coaching, I aim to provide holistic education, advocacy, and practical tools for anyone looking to support themselves, a loved one, an employee, or a friend who identifies with the disability community. I believe we all need people in our corner, and that the disability community is no different in regards to this!

Want to learn how to advocate for someone with a disability in your life? Are you a non-profit looking for training on disability, inclusion, and accessibility in your workplace? Need help navigating the medical system on behalf of your child living with a disability? Want more informative resources for your journey with a disability? Get practical tools, guidance, and resources for your specific needs from someone who understands the journey.

Coaching sessions are $50/hour for individuals. Group pricing is available upon request for schools, churches, and community groups.

The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program helps people with disabilities prepare for, get, keep, and grow in meaningful career paths. We provide a range of services, guided by the idea of making well-informed choices. This means that services we provide are in line with your career aspirations, strengths, available resources, interests, and abilities.

Our counselors work with you to set goals and arrange the right services that lead to success. We're even involved in helping employers find qualified candidates to fill their job openings, selecting from the skilled jobseekers who are part of our program.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services partners with the state’s job centers, known as the Texas Workforce Solutions network. Our counselors are in Workforce Solutions Offices across Texas. We aim to provide the best possible services with a customer-first approach.

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Founded in 2008, Disability Scoop is the nation’s largest news organization devoted to covering developmental disabilities. With daily coverage of autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and more, no other news source offers a more timely and comprehensive take on the issues that matter to the developmental disability community.

Readers include teachers, special educators, school administrators, therapists and other disability professionals in addition to parents and caregivers. What’s more, lawmakers and the nation’s most influential disability advocates rely on Disability Scoop to stay in the know.

Click here to learn more.

Challenging discrimination and misconduct against people with disabilities, people of color, immigrants, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community with legal representation and advocacy.

????Impact Litigation

The Impact Litigation Team brings positive, lasting changes in law and policy to protect the rights of all Texans. We represent people who are facing legal issues that may affect a whole community.

TLSC advocates for you and represents you in cases that involve civil rights and legal issues such as:

• Discrimination by race, disability, LGBTQIA+, and gender
• Sexual harassment and assault
• Police brutality and official misconduct
• Consumer protection
• Free speech and assembly
• Due process
• And more

Click here to apply.

Your household income must be at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

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• For Landlords

Through a collaboration with Don Johnston and Texthelp, we asked over 200 educators about writing instruction and dysgraphia.

For general questions regarding the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD).

Please call the Helpline at 248-716-8336.

Leave a message, including the time zone that you’re calling from.  Our Helpline staff will call you back (usually within three business days).
If you are unable to call our number, please use this form to have someone call you back.

Please note, the helpline is currently only available in English.

If you prefer, you can also email the helpline — and if you have questions or comments not related to the helpline, please contact us here.

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Our early childhood intervention resources provide information on early intervention services available for young children with autism. These resources can help families access services that can improve outcomes and help children with autism reach their full potential.

The Autism Society is committed to educating people about Autism and various interventions.  In addition to families who live with Autism every day, we also work to help members of the community understand the disorder.  

We can send written material on a wide variety of Autism-related topics and, with enough lead time, provide speakers.  We also make a point to inform our constituents about training, workshops, and presentations around the region.  

As resources allow, we sponsor educational programs and offer scholarships so that parents can attend conferences.  We are always looking for ways to collaborate on educational initiatives.

First Responder Training Resources

Seminars Across the Spectrum

Conferencias Sobre el Autismo

Brown Bag Learning Series

The National Down Syndrome Society’s (NDSS) Education Program works to develop a continuum of systems-level support for students with Down syndrome and their families. We believe access to education is a civil right, and the opportunity to learn is the key to a fulfilling life and the foundation of an equitable society. In pursuit of our mission to advance inclusive education across the country, the NDSS education team provides resources, programming, and support for families, educators, and advocates. We work to influence policy at the federal, state, and local levels to ensure that people with Down syndrome can access the education to which they are entitled and that the quality of that education is continually improved.

Click here for Education Resources.

Click here for Inclusive Education Guidelines.

Emergency preparedness refers to the things you do to make sure you’re safe before, during, and after an emergency or natural disaster. Emergency situations, including winter storms and other natural disasters, can happen at any time. During an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. To stay safe and healthy, preparing ahead of time is crucial.

The information on this webpage includes resources to help people with disabilities and their families prepare for emergency situations. We’ve also included strategies to advocate for Texans with disabilities to have access to emergency information and preparation that is responsive to their needs.

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People with developmental disabilities (DD) have the right to pursue and obtain meaningful employment with competitive wages, job training, professional growth, and career enhancement. Opportunities for employment in the community and the supports needed to seize those opportunities, including education about benefits maintenance, must be readily available to people with disabilities without discrimination or segregation.

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The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Employment Program seeks to increase access to the workforce for all people with Down syndrome. Through collaboration with NDSS affiliate organizations, employers, government agencies, and other key stakeholders, NDSS creates meaningful change in the professional lives of people with Down syndrome across the country. Specifically, NDSS advocates for policies that increase access to competitive integrated employment for individuals, provide valuable resources, support, and training to the community, offer technical assistance to corporations, and highlight the success of employees and business owners with Down syndrome.

Program email: [email protected]

Click here to donate

Click here to view the program

Trusted by Americans with disabilities in all 50 states, ABLEnow is the country’s largest independent ABLE program.

ABLEnow is administered by Commonwealth Savers, formerly known as Virginia529, an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

PNC Bank supports ABLEnow as an account custodian. PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States.

ABLEnow provides eligible individuals with disabilities a better way to save money for today’s needs or invest for tomorrow. ABLEnow accounts:

• Do not jeopardize eligibility for most benefit programs, so you can save without worry.
• Are tax-advantaged, meaning earnings on investments grow tax-free to maximize savings.
• Can accept contributions from anyone, making it easy to fund the account.
• Allow organizations to enroll eligible clients, giving service providers a powerful support tool.

Individuals who developed qualifying disabilities before the age of 26 may be eligible to open an ABLEnow account. Take the online eligibility quiz to find out.

Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) provides telemedicine or telehealth programs to school districts to help identify and assess the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents and provide access to mental health services.

If you’re interested in joining TCHATT, please email us at [email protected] to see if it is available in your region. TCHATT is deploying first in those regions where existing infrastructure can be expanded or a new infrastructure can be set up quickly.

Who Can Access TCHATT

TCHATT is not currently accessible to all students in Texas. On the map above, you can see if your school or school district is enrolled or soon-to-be enrolled.

When to Use TCHATT

Call TCHATT any time behaviors are seen or reported that have you concerned for a student’s mental health.

How to use TCHATT?

1. Share your concern with your school’s designated TCHATT liaison, or refer the student to your school’s designated TCHATT liaison.
2. The school TCHATT liaison will ensure that required consent forms have been signed by the appropriate party (i.e., student, parent, guardian). If the parent/ guardian agrees to TCHATT, the liaison will collect some basic information to share with TCHATT.
3. The school TCHATT liaison then calls TCHATT.

When the School TCHATT Liaison Calls TCHATT

• For urgent issues, further screening via telemedicine will be scheduled with the most appropriate TCHATT mental health specialist.
• For less urgent issues, we will schedule an assessment of the mental health needs.
• After a TCHATT Encounter, TCHATT staff may refer the student to a local pediatric psychiatrist or other mental health professional; a local pediatrician with support from pediatric psychiatry faculty; or the local mental health community center.

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For the one in four adults in the U.S. living with a disability, barriers to safely accessing the gym are often legion. From straight-up physically inaccessible spaces to places that only emphasize banging and clanging without regard to sensory needs, gyms unfortunately often provide far from equitable access.

Here, I’ll break down gym accessibility from a few angles: first and foremost, for people with various disabilities, including one of BarBend’s certified personal trainers and an exercise therapy specialist; gym owners, including one of BarBend’s editorial team members; and gymgoers who aren’t currently living with a disability. As a certified personal trainer myself, I’ll offer tips for customizing exercises for different needs abilities, along with actionable items for all gym owners and gymgoers, to make these spaces welcoming for all so everyone can enjoy the holistic benefits of exercise.

Table of Contents

• Key Takeaways
• Barriers to Access in Fitness Spaces
• Tips and Exercise Modifications for Gymgoers With Disabilities 
• Tips for Gym Owners and Staff on Creating More Accessible
• Environments
• GGR's Gym Accessibility Checklist
• Tips for Non-Disabled Gymgoers to Support a safer Environment 
• In Summary
• References

Click here to access full guide

Click here to contact us

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Guardianship is a legal tool that allows a person to make decisions for another person. Although the state directs a court to “design a guardianship to encourage the development or maintenance of maximum self-reliance and independence of the incapacitated person,” courts often create a full guardianship, which deprive people with disabilities of their right to make fundamental decisions about their lives.

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Health and wellness play a crucial role in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities (DD). However, accessing appropriate care that is tailored to their needs can be challenging.

TCDD is dedicated to expanding healthcare access, mental health resources, and sexual health education for Texans with DD. Studies reveal that adults with disabilities experience mental distress almost five times more frequently than those without disabilities. Additionally, the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey indicates that both women and men with disabilities are at a higher risk of experiencing sexual violence.

The COVID-19 pandemic also impacted the lives, health, and mental health of Texans with DD in significant ways.

TCDD works diligently to improve the understanding and availability of inclusive healthcare services for people with DD.

Click here to learn more.

The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Health and Wellness Program promotes improved health and well-being for all individuals with Down syndrome. Through collaboration with NDSS affiliate organizations, Down syndrome clinics, researchers, government agencies, and other key stakeholders, NDSS develops tailored and accessible resources for individuals with Down syndrome, families, and caregivers. Addressing topics across the lifespan from prenatal diagnosis to aging adults, NDSS offers guides, one-pagers, online resources, and conferences to provide information and support to the Down syndrome community.

Click here to learn more.

HCBS-AMH helps individuals: 

• Continue to recover from serious mental illness and substance use disorder.
• Manage their physical and mental well-being.
• Gain stable and safe housing.
• Take part in daily life activities to reach personal goals.
• Connect with community partners.
• Build self-confidence and independence.

The HCBS-AMH program provides:

• Daily help and support in your home, including buying household goods and helping to set up your house.
• Meals delivered to your home.
• Skills training so you can live on your own or get a job of your choice.
• Home improvements to help you be safe, healthy, and independent.
• Special equipment or supplies you need to help you be independent.
• Help getting around your community.

 Click here to learn more about the program

• 18 years of age or older
• Have a diagnosis of serious mental illness (SMI)
• Medicaid or Medicare Eligible 

Have experienced at least ONE of the following:

• Long-Term Hospitalization (indigent and Medicaid eligible population): three or more cumulative or consecutive years in an inpatient psychiatric hospital during the five years before enrollment; or
• Jail Diversion: (active Medicaid population only): two or more psychiatric crises and four or more discharges from correctional facilities during the three years before enrollment; or
• ED Diversion:  (active Medicaid population only): two or more psychiatric crises and fifteen or more total ED visits during the three years before enrollment

We accept Medicaid

OCD Texas: Elevating Awareness, Advancing Treatment, Empowering through Research

Education
Raising awareness and understanding of OCD and related disorders among the public and professionals to enhance the quality of treatment.

Research Access
Ensuring individuals with OCD and their families have access to necessary resources, support, and affordable treatment options.

Research Support
Championing research for a better understanding and development of more effective treatments for OCD and related disorders.

Community Advocacy
Advocating for the needs and rights of the OCD community.

OCD Professional Consultation

Virtual Group

Click here to join us online for monthly group consultations designed to strengthen OCD treatment skills and support other therapists treating OCD.

Home is one of the most impactful environments on the development of any child.

For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), home is an optimal place to cultivate lasting, beneficial change and build skills applicable to everyday life. ABA Therapy applied at home becomes part of daily routines, allowing for more natural learning opportunities.

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Mosst major insurances accepted.

All children with developmental disabilities (DD) deserve access to early education and intervention services that promote success and independence. When children with DD have appropriate, individualized, and quality education alongside their non-disabled peers, they are more prepared for life after they graduate. TCDD support in this area includes projects and activities to help children and young adults with DD gain the knowledge and skills they need to attend college, find jobs, and pursue opportunities for meaningful participation in their communities.

Over the past several decades, TCDD has funded projects that focus on early childhood intervention and inclusive education as well as higher education. The following projects are in progress or have recently been completed.

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Looking for training on job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other disability employment topics? JAN can help! The JAN Accommodation and Compliance Webcast Series is a virtual training series presented by JAN consulting staff and guest speakers. This free training covers a range of disability employment topics and includes practical guidance and information about job accommodation situations and solutions, complying with the title I employment provisions of the ADA and related laws, and beyond compliance approaches for navigating the accommodation process.

Click here for more information.

You don't have to navigate your neuromuscular disease journey alone - we're here to help. The MDA Resource Center is available to provide one-on-one support via phone or email for individuals and families looking for an overview of disease information in our program, resources, activities, and more.

The Resource Center is your one-stop shop for information such as:

• How to join MDA
• MDA’s mission
• Clinical trials
• MDA Care Centers
• Accessing MDA Programs
• Research advances
• Advocacy efforts
• MDA Summer Camp
• Diseases in MDA’s program
• The diagnostic process
• Community resource referrals
• Volunteer opportunities

MDA Summer Camp is a magical place of complete inclusion, empowerment, exploration, and growth. The magic is in the experience of trying something new, developing friendships that last a lifetime, learning to self-advocate, and harnessing potential.

Each summer, kids and young adults with neuromuscular disease attend these life-changing, overnight camps around the U.S. at no cost to their families, thanks to our generous supporters.

Click here for more information on camps.

Click here for volunteer information.

Our list of medical providers help you navigate the growing list of specialists serving individuals with autism. Weather it's a dentist or pediatrician, these resources can help families find qualified medical professionals who can provide the care their loved ones with autism need.

NP Online offers virtual training to students living outside the areas of our in-person sites. The online training program teaches technical skills in Art and Design. This virtual environment helps students apply their knowledge and creativity while learning work-readiness and being a part of the nPO Community through online social interest-based clubs. As nPO continues to expand, nP Online will blaze the trail for in-person sites to open additional metropolitan locations around the U.S.

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Our parent education resources provide information and support for parents of children with autism. These resources can help parents better understand their child's needs, access necessary resources, and support their child's growth and development. Ask about our caregiver empowerment programs!

Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) provides a variety of resources, education, and training to parents, family members, professionals, and others who share an interest in improving the lives of children with a disability, chronic illness, or special health care needs.

The heart of TxP2P is the parent-to-parent peer support model—parents volunteering to provide support and information to other parents.

Click here to join our family.

The Peer Program offers youth 18-29 the opportunity to become mentors and advocates within their community.

They are given the tools to help individuals newly diagnosed come into care and those who have fallen out of care come back and connect to Operation Brave Services.

• You can earn up to $500 monthly by completing activities and helping out the community.
• We are looking for individuals that are passionate about HIV education and being out in the community sharing resources.
• We welcome ages 18- 29 years old, especially youth of color, transgenders, and people living with HIV to join.

We’d love to have you!

All people with developmental disabilities are entitled to human, personal, and civil rights. Personal rights mean that people with disabilities have the right to make their own choices and decisions about their lives, just like anyone else. Civil rights guarantee that people with disabilities cannot be discriminated against because of their disability. It is essential to respect and protect the rights of people with disabilities so they can fully participate and contribute to their communities.

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Service involves working with other professionals to create the best treatments for the patient.

We Accept:

• BCBSTX
• Optum
• Superior Health
• Aetna
• *Other Insurance Providers Pending*

The Research Grant Program awards grants that advance clinical and translational research and focus on knowledge translation to advance the state of the science, bridging the gap between research and care to transform the lives of children with cerebral palsy and related neurodevelopmental disabilities.

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At the Autism Society of Texas, we are committed to creating connections and empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. 

Resources for Sensory-Friendly Healthcare

COVID-19 Tool Kit

Mental Health & Crisis Resources

Employment & Employer Resources

Resource Guide

Online Groups

Support Groups

FAQs

Water Safety

Other Printable Materials

We are here to help! Please let us know if you need any help finding the resources that will help you best.

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Explore our curated collection of valuable resources designed to empower and inform.

• Parents & Caregivers
• Young Adults
• Educators
• LD Champions

Click here to learn more.

We’re building a community where all people who learn and think differently can feel supported. Our free resources give people the tools they need to thrive — while helping them understand they’re not alone.

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If you are looking for a program or service in your area, please click here to submit the form, call us at (866) 827-1692, or search our Resource Library.

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The impact of learning disabilities is lifelong. The issues that made school work so challenging as a child crop up again in the workplace, in social situations, and our homes. Paperwork and reports at work; keeping up with bills; and helping our children with their homework can be a struggle.

Maybe you grew up knowing you had a learning disability and received special education services. Or you struggled with learning difficulties and never knew exactly how to identify the problem. As an adult, you are probably now in command of some techniques that make life easier. Over the years, you have figured out ways to obtain and keep track of the information you need. You have developed systems to get organized. On this page, you can find even more avenues to success at work, in your relationships, and the community.

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Since almost five percent of all students in our nation’s public schools are classified as having specific learning disabilities (SLD), every teacher can expect to find students with learning disabilities in the classroom. Success for these students requires a focus on individual achievement, individual progress, and individual learning. Despite obstacles, recent research tells us we can teach these students how to learn. We can put them in a position to compete!

Specific strategies apply to specific learning disabilities and many are outlined here. You will also find tips for working with children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Parents or caregivers may notice academic problems or other signs of a learning disability in their child and not know where to start. Often this “invisible disability” does not become obvious until a child reaches school age. Even then, difficulties may be subtle and hard to recognize.

Here you will find a wealth of information on understanding learning disabilities, negotiating the special education process, and helping your child and yourself.

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If you are a professional who serves individuals with learning disabilities you understand the need to provide effective services and assistance to these individuals. It is essential to understand the characteristics of learning disabilities (LD) and associated conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to help make informed decisions.

This information on the basics, assessment, and evaluation, specifics on children and adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and professional resources will be frequently updated with articles by our professional advisory board and other professionals who share their experience and knowledge with LDA.

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Students often struggle with why they learn differently than their peers. The problems presented when you’re a child or young adult with learning disabilities do not become obvious until a child reaches school age. Even then, difficulties may be subtle and hard to recognize.

Here you will find a wealth of information on understanding learning disabilities, negotiating the special education process, and advocating for yourself.

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The following resources can help you support our mission to link congregations, organizations, and individuals who wish to start or strengthen the inclusion and contributions of people with disabilities and their families in the faith communities of their choice. Use the plus signs to expand each menu item and find the information you need.

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The SWF Podcast is not only fun to listen to, but it’ll touch your heart, and you might learn something, too!

Listen to our Local Leaders interview community leaders on a variety of topics, focused around friendship, business, community engagement and leadership.

Click here to see a test run.

Click here if you would like to be interviewed.

Founded in 1979, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) empowers individuals with Down syndrome and their families by driving policy change, providing resources, engaging with local communities, and shifting public perceptions. The organization’s work is achieved through three key areas of programming: Resources & Support, Advocacy & Policy, and Community Engagement.

Our mission is to empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families by driving policy change, providing resources, engaging with local communities, and shifting public perceptions.

Click here for scholarship opportunities.

Our annual scholarships and awards celebrate the work and achievements of students and leaders working to create more equitable futures for those with learning disabilities and attention issues.

Click here to view scholarship and award information.

Services involve working with school districts to better aid the patient. 

Advocacy----Help with Students individualized Education Plans (explaining paperwork, attending meetings if needed)

Tutoring---- providing tutoring for every grade kinder to college, schoolwork, preparing for assessments STAAR, ACT/SAT Prep

College preparedness---Resumes, Scholarship help

College support---Helping students get prepared with study skills, review and revise papers and more.

Study and organizational skills--Teach students study skills and organizational skills so they can be successful.

support services-- provide advisory skills on courses to take and in what order.

Support for new Special Education teachers---Guidance on paperwork, classroom management and more

State and federal support programs can be tricky to navigate. Thats why we have compiled a list of all the right places to call for options for individuals with autism and their families. Our resource library provides information on the different types of support available, including Medicaid waivers, social security benefits, and state and federal programs.

There is a lot to learn about HIV, and only by educating the community can we help stop the stigma and end this epidemic! It takes a village.

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The Texas State Independent Living Council (SILC) is a non-profit organization with the mission to ensure that Texans with disabilities have access to quality Independent Living Services by providing a framework for service delivery.

Each state has one SILC.  Texas SILC is led by a majority of people with disabilities.  Our Members are Governor appointed throughout the state.

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The National Scleroderma Foundation’s mission is to advance medical research, promote disease awareness, and provide support and education to people with scleroderma, their families and support networks. Our vision is to be a relentless force in finding a cure and improving the lives of people affected by scleroderma.

Click here for more information.

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VA’s Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events provides Veterans with opportunities for health and healing through adaptive sports and therapeutic art programs. These specialized rehabilitation events aim to optimize Veterans’ independence, community engagement, well-being, and quality of life. The programs are built on clinical expertise within VA, with essential support from Veteran Service Organizations, corporate sponsors, individual donors and community partners.

• Grant Program: The Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Veterans and service members with disabilities (ASG Program) provides grant funding to organizations to increase and expand the quantity and quality of sustainable adaptive sport activities that Veterans and service members with disabilities have to participate in physical activity including those for mental health issues within their home communities, as well as more advanced Paralympic and adaptive sport programs at the regional and national levels.
• Training Allowance: Interested in becoming a Paralympic athlete? The VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events Office provides a monthly assistance allowance for Veterans with disabilities training in Paralympic sports, as well as certain Veterans with disabilities selected for or competing with the national Olympic Team, as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 322(d) and Section 703 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2008.
• National Event Calendar: View upcoming 2024 National Events.

NAAPIMHA’s Vote for Wellness Initiative is a voter engagement campaign supporting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities to get out the vote while centering their mental health and well-being during Election season.

The goals of the initiative are to increase voter participation within AANHPI communities by:

1) providing voter education and voter registration support to AANHPI individuals with mental health challenges and disabilities and the loved ones who support them

2) providing voter education through the lens of mental health education to inform AANHPI voters of candidate positions on mental health.

Click here to register to vote & learn more

The Family Resource Network offers online webinars to bring you information and education – on your time, at your convenience. 

Webinar topics include Anxiety, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and Epilepsy.

Click here to view calander of upcoming webinars.

The Brain Balance At-Home Program builds progressively as you go along, providing the building blocks needed to help you improve.

When you struggle with focus, behavior or sensory processing, it can be linked to weak connections across different regions in the brain. But the good news is, we know that the brain can change. 

The Brain Balance At-Home Program is designed to strengthen and build new connections to help you get to the root of your struggles -- in the brain, where you process and react to the world around you.

Learn more here.

We help income-eligible Texans access healthcare, safety, stability, housing, government benefits, and employment.

TLSC's legal assistance includes help with

• Family, parenting, and child welfare 
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