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Local & National Down Syndrome Organizations
Galveston - Houston Families Exploring Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Association of Houston
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
National Down Syndrome Adoption Network
Side By Side - Contact Renee Bennett 281-332-9270 bennett4@prodigy.net
Down Syndrome FactsNDSS About Down Syndrome
Early Childhood Intervention
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/early-childhood-intervention-services-eci
Private Schools
The Rise School of Houston : 713-532-7473
The Momentum Academy
Oasis Academy
Medicaid Waiver Program Interest Lists (Waiting lists)
Add your child on these lists as soon as possible to ensure services are available if you need them. Some of these lists are 10+ years long!
Texas Department of Health and Human Services: 1-877-438-5658
• Community Living Assistance and Supportive Services (CLASS)
• Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP)
The Harris Center for Harris County
713-970-7000
• Home & Community Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHL)
The Gulf Coast Center for Galveston and Brazoria County : 1-800-643-0967
• Home & Community Based Services (HCS)
• Texas Home Living (TxHL)
For more information on medicaid waivers and other resources: Navigate Life Texas
Special Education Law
Wright’s Law website
Medical Information
Texas Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Clinic : 832-822-3400
Sign Language
Signing Time
Local Recreational Organizations
Kennedy Dance Theatre
LaPorte SPORT
Check out your local Little League Challenger Division Baseball
Verne Cox Multipurpose Recreation Center
Chara Dance Academy - Darby's Dancers
Inclusion & Education
www.inclusion.com
www.kidstogether.org
www.inclusiveschools.org
National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals: www.nrcpara.org
Starfall (encourages reading for pre-K to 1st grade with activities and stories): www.starfall.com
Fun learning materials for children with special needs: www.superduperinc.com
Adult Day & Residential Programs
Quality of Care
Verne Cox Multipurpose Recreation Center
LaPorte Sport
Financial Planning
Consolidated Planning Group - Financial Advisor Allison Schaberg