Disability Resources
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Disability Resource Links
Quick links to help parents contact national advocacy and information organizations devoted to special needs interests.
The Arc of Greater Houston-PROVIDING ADVOCACY and SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS to enhance quality of life for children with intellectual or physical disabilities
Contact Information
Phone Number: 713-957-1600
Email Address: info@thearc.com
Website Address: www.aogh.org
Address: 3737 Dacoma St. Suite E
Houston, TX 77092
Office Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday thru Friday
Who they are:
· Advocates for the inclusion of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
What they do:
· The Arc works in collaboration with other agencies and organizations to facilitate the development of a wide array of options available to individuals and their families
Services offered:
· Advocacy – FREE!
o The Arc helps parents of children with disabilities receive services in schools
- Educates parents on special education services to aid in the decision making process
- Educates parents on the rules, laws, and eligibility requirements for a child in special education
- Disability Education and Training Services
- courses offered in Spanish and English
- courses offered in Spanish and English
- The Arc offers an extensive referral network of information and assistance to families seeking services for their child while also providing information on intellectual disability and other developmental disabilities
- The Arc represents people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities at the national, state and local legislative level
- Social, Leisure, and Respite Programs
- Must be a member to access these programs (see website for membership information)
- SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!!
- Fall Campout
- Two day camp-out for kids ages 12 & up
- Saturday Fun Day
- Day respite program for kids ages 4 - 25
- Staff take kids bowling, to the Aquarium, to restaurants, and other fun events
- Multiple Summer Programs
- Contact for more information
- Must be a member to access these programs (see website for membership information)
AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!
Information offered in English and Spanish
