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Advocacy, Inc
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(713) 974-7691
7457 Harwin #100
Houston, TX 77036
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Information on
disability legal rights. Does
intake assessments and makes referrals.
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Arc
of Greater Houston
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(713) 957-1600
3737 Dacoma #E
Houston, TX 77092
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Provides training,
services and community involvement.
Social and leisure programs offered along with educational advocacy,
respite, summer camps and day camps.
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Autism Society
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(713) 513-7575
1300 Moursund
Houston, TX 77030
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Information and
referral for parents of children with Autism.
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Bay Area United Way Service Center
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(281) 282-6000
1300-A
Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058
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Sponsors programs
in the Bay area, including Fort Bend and Waller counties. Provides community and investment
grants for non-profit organizations.
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The Center
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(713) 525-8400
3550 West Dallas
Houston, TX 77019
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Has community-based
services for developmentally disabled persons. Includes residential services, sheltered workshop and
adult day care in addition to educational services for minors.
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C.H.I.P.
Children's
Health Insurance Program
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(800) 647-6558
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Health insurance
for children in low-income families based on family income.
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Community Living
Assistance and Support Services (TDHS)
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(512) 438-5658
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Provides home and
community-based services for developmentally disabled adults to avoid
institutionalization.
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Down Syndrome
Association of Houston (DASH)
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(713) 682-7237
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Family support to
parents of children with Down Syndrome.
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Family to Family
Network
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(713) 666-6304
4423 Shadowdale
Houston, TX 77041
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Peer counseling for
parents in difficult situations or needing assistance with family members
with disabilities.
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Gulf Coast Community Services
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(713) 393-4700
5000 Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX 77023
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Legal counsel for
families of persons with disabilities.
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Harris County
Social Services
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(713) 696-7900
9418 Jensen Drive
Houston, TX 77026
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Provides food,
rent, utilities and other services to persons who are disabled with no
resources.
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Home
and Community-Based Services
(TDHS)
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(713) 767-2158
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Services for
individuals with mental retardation including, respite, rehab, occupational
and physical therapy and other medical needs.
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Houston
Center for Independent Living
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(713) 974-4621
700 Regency Road
#160
Houston, TX 77036
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Services for
persons with disabilities including independent living, counseling and
support. Assists with SSI.
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Initiatives
for Children
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(713) 365-0313
8580 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77024
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Short and long term
respite care for families with disabled persons.
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Latino
Learning Center
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(713) 222-7802
3522 Polk Street
Houston, TX 77017
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Call for
information. Provides
transportation to its programs.
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Learning
Disabilities Association
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(281) 933-5034
11239 Sharpscrest
Houston, TX 77072
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Information and
support for families navigating the educational community with their children
with learning disabilities including ITP and ARD meeting support and advocacy.
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M.R.L.A.
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(713) 970-7799
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Community based
service system for mentally retarded individuals eligible for SSI or Medicaid
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Metrolift
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(713) 225-0119
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Provides
transportation on bus routes with lift equipment available.
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Parents as Case Managers
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(281) 955-5803
12715 Monaco
Houston, TX 77070
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Trains and educates
parents on accessing services.
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The Parent
Connection
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(713) 792-1242
Riverwood Court
Conroe, TX 77304
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Support network to
mental health resources in Texas.
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Partners 5 West
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(713) 237-8071
1908 Stevens Street
Houston, TX 77026
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Educational
advocacy and case management to parents of children with special needs. Will attend ARD's.
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Partners
Resource Network
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(800) 866-4726
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Supports the
enhancement of the quality of life of disabled children by educating parents
on educational rights and potential for independence.
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Planning for
Persons with Disabilities, Incorporated
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(800) 676-7014
7457 Harwin Dr. #400
Houston, TX 77069
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Referrals and
information for life and estate planning.
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P.P.A.T.
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(512)452-8188
8711 Burnet Road, E-53
Austin, Texas 78757
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ìPPAT works to strengthen & promote the goals of
its members & the industry at large through its leadership & advocacy
efforts & its commitment to the provision of mental retardation &
other developmental disability services.î ñ PPAT Web
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The
River Performing and Visual Arts Center
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(713) 520-1220
1475 W. Gray
Houston, TX 77019
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Visual arts
programs in a learning environment for individuals with disabilities ages 3 -
19, includes siblings as participants.
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Special Kids, Inc.
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(713) 734-5355
5055 Bellfort Street
Houston, TX 77033
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Advocacy and
support for parents
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Special
Olympics of Greater Texas
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(713) 290-0049
4140 Director's Row
#B
Houston, TX 77092
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Sports training and
athletic competition for individuals with mental retardation of developmental
disabilities.
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