Disability Resources

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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  

AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!

Information offered in English and Spanish