OUR SERVICES
Special Needs Support
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The Need.
In Houston, approximately 12.6% of the population has a disability, highlighting the urgent need for specialized services. While many organizations provide support, a significant gap remains for Houston's Asian community, which makes up over 7% of the city's population. Language and cultural barriers, coupled with the complexity of welfare policies and the confusing nature of accessing these services, prevent many Asian families, especially recent immigrants, from utilizing these resources and getting essential support.
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Our Approach.
Our non-profit organization aims to address these challenges by offering monthly information-sharing sessions and family outing and activity days, providing the most up-to-date resources and emotional support for family members and parents. Additionally, we have established the Upward Choir to cultivate vocal skills and provide a channel for self-expression.
Programs & Activities
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Monthly Information Sharing
We update and facilitate information exchange with parents on the latest resources, services, and opportunities to keep families informed.
Time: 10:00 AM First Friday of each month
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Monthly Family Gatherings & Community Activities
We prepare activities like outdoor barbecues and camping to establish a supportive community and allow caregivers to relax and recharge.
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Upward Choir
We organized a group to cultivate the creativity of individuals with special needs and enhance their motor skills and sense of achievement.
Weekly practice is held every Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM
Meet Our Special Needs Committee Members
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Jenny Zheng
Residence and Volunteer Support
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Chaohua Yang
Family Activities Support
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Grace Kong
Resources and Consultation Support
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Xiaoping Lin
Choir and Band Art Director
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Zhuoxi Peng
Family Activities, Resources and Consultation Support
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Bin Yu
Residence and Volunteer Support
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Helen Wang
Transition Support
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Jenny Cheung
Family Activities Support
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Beige Chen
Transition Support