GHFEDS provides this resource information for the benefit of its members.
This list does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by GHFEDS.

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)

Global Down Syndrome

The International Down Syndrome Coalition

National Down Syndrome Adoption Network

Research Down Syndrome

Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation

Easter Seals Houston

The Arc Gulf Coast

Side By Side - Contact Renee Bennett 281-332-9270 bennett4@prodigy.net

Family to Family Network

Down Syndrome Facts

NDSS About Down Syndrome


Early Childhood Intervention - Galveston and Harris County

Early Childhood Intervention
- DARS Inquiry Line for ECI Referrals: 1-800-628-5115


Special Schools

The Rise School of Houston : 713-532-7473
The Arbor School
: 713-827-8830

Medicaid Waiver Program Interest Lists (Waiting lists)
Put your child on these now to insure services are available if you need them. Some of these lists are 10 years long!

Department of Aging and Disability Services: 1-877-438-5658
Community Living Assistance and Supportive Services (CLASS)
Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP)


MHMRA (Harris County) : 713-970-7799
• HCS and TXHL
Texas Health & Human Services


MHMRA (Galveston/Brazoria Counties) : 1-800-643-0967
• Home & Community Based Services (HCS)
• In Home and Family Support (IHFS)

For more information on medicaid waivers:  http://www.texasmedicaidwaivers.com


Special Education Law
Wright’s Law website


Medical Information
Texas Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Clinic
: 832-822-3400

American Academy of Pediatrics Health Supervision for Children with Down Syndrome (health guidelines)

Dr. Brian Skotko

Books

 Woodbine House

ABA Therapy

Behavior TLC

Clear Lake Children's Center


Sign Language
American Sign Language Browser (Michigan State University)

Signing Time


Local Recreational Organizations
Kennedy Dance Theatre’s Special Needs Dance Program
 

Special Olympics

Boundless Playground League City

Pearland Parks and Recreation - Adaptive Recreation

LaPorte SPORT

Morgan's Wonderland

Check out your local Little League Challenger Division Baseball

Fun Fair Positive Soccer

Verne Cox Multipurpose Recreation Center

Chara Dance Academy - Darby's Dancers


Inclusion & Education
www.inclusion.com

www.kidstogether.org/inclusion.htm

www.specialednet.com/inclusion.htm

www.inclusiveschools.org

Online Behavior tutorials: uacoe.arizona.edu/pbis/
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


Down Syndrome Products
Down Syndrome Dolls

Hip Helpers (assist children with low muscle tone to sit correctly)

Specs 4 Us


Adult Day & Residential Programs

Hope Village

Independence Village

Brookwood Community

Down Home Ranch

Golden Rule

Mounting Horizons

Next Step Transition Center

Quality of Care

Amandole

A Treasure of Dreams

The Sunshine Center

Verne Cox Multipurpose Recreation Center

LaPorte Sport

Forgotten Angels

Financial Planning

Consolidated Planning GroupFinancial Advisor Allison Schaberg

Hegwood Law Group




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