Special Needs Resources
Quick Links
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The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD: www.theharriscenter.org
Texana：www.texanacenter.com
Gulf Coast Center: gulfcoastcenter.org
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Texas Project First: texasprojectfirst.org
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Disability Rights Texas：disabilityrightstx.org
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Health and Human Services: www.hhs.texas.gov
Waivers: www.hhs.texas.gov/regulations/policies-rules/waivers
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The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and serving them and their families: arcoffortbend.org
Transition & Career Resources
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1. Pathways: The Texas Transition and Employment Guide
This resource is designed for students, however this guide may also be helpful for parents and/or guardians who want to learna bout transition planning practices and supports
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2. 2024 Summer Earn and Learn Program (SEAL) - Get Students With Disability to Work Opportunities.
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announces the kickoff of this year’s Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) program for students with disabilities aged 14-22.
Connect your local Vocational Rehabilitation Office here: twc.texas.gov/VRNearMe to become a SEAL trainee.
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3. Work and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefit Tip Sheet
You can find some answers on the impact working may have on SSI benefits in this tip sheet from #IFTW that talks about the effects of work on SSI benefits.
Independent Futures that Work (IFTW) is a project of the Alabama Parent Education Center in partnership with Parent Training and Information Centers from five other states. IFTW is designed to help transition youth and young adults from high school into the next stage of adult life. Visit their website at www.independentfuturesthatwork.com
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4. Tips for Launching Your Special Needs Teen into Adulthood (Webinar)
As children with special needs transition to the teen and young adult years, their needs change significantly. You can prepare your child and yourselves for a successful transition to independence. Join us to learn the key steps you can take to make the transition as smooth as possible!
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5. Attorney Gifit Tyler - Important Decision you need to make to protect your child with special needs (Webinar)
Join this webinar to learn from Gigit Tyler, Principal Attorney at the law firm of Tyler and Maderer, PLLC, as she shares information about planning for your family's future.
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6. Special Needs Planning - Key Steps to Transition Success (Webinar)
As a parent of a child with special needs, you know there are many decisions to be made as it relates to the future of your family member with special needs. Considerations such as transitioning, future care options, and preservation of benefit eligibility are a few items that require intentional evaluation. These are especially important if you have a child who may need care for the rest of their life. Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for your future.
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7. Government Benefit 101 - Understanding SSI and Medicaid, SSDI and Medicare (Webinar)
In this session, we will review SSI & Medicaid, SSDI & Medicare, and Childhood Disability Benefits. We will review when and how to apply, how to be prepared for your appointment, and how to maintain eligibility going forward. You will learn how to maximize benefits for your family. Many of our children with disabilities do not qualify for SSI & Medicaid as minors. The landscape changes when they turn 18. Whether you are already getting benefits and aren't sure if your benefits are maximized or you need guidance on how to get started, this session is for you. Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for your future.
