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Funding and Services
Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Department of Health - provides case management and supports family-centered, community based strategies for improving quality of life for children with special health care needs.
(800) 252-8023 www.tdh.state.tx.us/cshcn/cidc.htm
MDCP (Medically Dependant Children’s Program)
Department of Human Services- provides a variety of services. Waiting list.
(877) 438-5658 www.dhs.state.tx.us/programs/communitycare/
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
Monthly payment and/or Medicaid; dependent on income and disability.
Austin/Travis County (512) 916-5404 or Toll Free (800) 772-1213.
Texas Commission for the Deaf
Advocacy for people of all ages who are deaf or hard of hearing.
(512) 407-3250
Texas Commission for the Blind
Services for children with visual impairment: children’s services (ages 0-15) and transition services (ages 13-22).
(512) 459-8575
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Assistance for teens and adults with disabilities for job counseling and assistance.
(512) 451-9579
Helpful Resource Numbers
Pathways to Adulthood 2003
A Series to Help Families of Children with Disabilities to Plan for the Future
[ Download flyer with dates and location ]
Family Support Cooperative
[ Spring 2005 Schedule: February 1 - May 31, 2005 ]
Support and informational meetings every Tuesday night during the school semester at Rosedale School. Includes free pizza, free childcare, and sibling activities. To learn more, call 414-0955.
Parent & School Support Team
Referral information, problem-solving between schools and families, help with transitions.
414-0955.
Arc of the Capital Area
Respite, parent-to-parent matches, food and clothing pantry, case-management.
(512) 476-7044
ARCIL, Inc. (Austin Resource Center for Independent Living)
Advocacy and referrals for all ages, independent living skills and transition assistance for teens (14 and up).
(512) 832-6349
Disabilities Assistance of Central Texas
Home modifications, employment assistance, bus training, all ages and all disabilities.
(512) 834-1827
ECI (Early Childhood Intervention)
Free therapies for children, birth to 3 years, provided in home; evaluation of child’s physical and mental development. Provision of services related to disability. (800) 250-2246
First Call for Help
Comprehensive, confidential information and referral program with a computerized database of services for Travis County residents. (512) 324-1899
GAFE (Grupo De Apoyo Para Familias Especiales)
Advocacy and support services to Spanish-speaking families. (512) 385-8839
McBeth Recreation Center
Provides programs and recreation participation opportunities for children, teens, and adults who have developmental and/or physical challenges. (512) 974-9011
Path Project
Assists with special education laws, regulations and ARDs
Pat Alvarez, Regional Director (512) 292-8135 palverezpath@aol.com
Disability Services ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) at SafePlace
Abuse prevention and education for teachers, parents and students with disabilities.
(512)267-7233 www.austin-safeplace.org
Texas Parent to Parent
A statewide non-profit developed for parents by parents: provides parent to parent matches, support, information, website, resources, newsletter, training.
(512) 458-8600 or (866) 896-6001 www.main.org/txp2p
WorkSource - Child Care Solutions
Assists with childcare funding for families who are financially eligible and are working, in school or in training.
(512) 302-0710
National Resources
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
Monthly payment and Medicaid; based on family income and resources if child is under age 18; based on individual if over 18
(800) 772-1213
NICHY (National Information Center for Children and Youth w/ Disabilities)
Disability library and information on related services; produces state resource sheet
(800) 695-0285
http://www.nichy.org
Exceptional Parent Magazine
Monthly magazine for parents and professional; National website includes resources for parent to parent programs; information and referral centers, disability library, services, products and much more
(800) 247-8080
www.eparent.com
Family Village
A global community that integrates information, resources, disabilities library and communication opportunities on the internet.
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)
Information and referrals on rare disorders
(800) 999-6673
www.rarediseases.org
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support)
National parent to parent network which provides information and emotional support to parents whose child has a rare disorder
(909) 336-5333
www.netnet.net/mums/
NIH (National Institute of Health)
Stephen Groft at the office of rare diseases provides information on which hospitals and physicians are doing research or clinical trails on any disease
(301) 402-4336
www.nih.gov
NAMI (National Association for Mental Illness)
Provides information and training programs for caregivers of individuals with mental health issues or brain disorders.
www.nami.org
(800) 950-6264
National Fathers Network
Provides training and emotional support for fathers of children with special needs
www.fathersnetwork.org
Internet Resources for Families of Children with Disabilities
The Arc of Texas: www.thearcoftexas.org
Austin Independent School District: www.austin.isd.tenet.edu
Family Village: www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
IDEA ’97: www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/Policy/IDEA
NICHCY (National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities): www.nichcy.org
TEA (Texas Education Agency): www.tea.state.tx.us (see Educational Programs, then Special Programs)
State regulations and Commissioner’s Rules: www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/rules
Texas Parent to Parent: www.main.org/txp2p
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