We are fighting so people with disabilities can live in the community with real supports instead of being locked away in nursing homes and other institutions.

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Advocating the Legal Rights of Texans with Disabilities Implementing the Client Assistance Program for Rehabilitation Clients

The Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System are congressionally mandated, legally-based disability rights agencies. P&A agencies have the authority to provide legal representation and other advocacy services, under all federal and state laws, to all people with disabilities (based on a system of priorities for services). All P&As maintain a presence in facilities that care for people with disabilities, where they monitor, investigate and attempt to remedy adverse conditions. These agencies also devote considerable resources to ensuring full access to inclusive educational programs, financial entitlements, health care, accessible housing and productive employment opportunities.

Advocating Solutions for Kids (ASK) is a private professional service for students who are experiencing difficulty in public school or need community resources. The mission of ASK is to find solutions to ensure each child receives the services and education they deserve. Most parents do not know that physical, emotional disorders or learning disabilities entitle their child to coverage under the IDEA laws. These laws were enacted to accommodate all students with special needs.

The Arc of the Capital Area, a non-profit organization, is committed to promoting independence and choice by providing individualized services to adults and children with developmental disabilities.

ADDA-SR is a non-profit organization. Their mission is to: -Provide a resource network -To support individuals impacted by attention deficit disorders -To advocate for the development of community resources and services that meet the education, social, and health care needs of all individuals with ADD/ADHD -To keep the public informed on the disorder through the media, an association newsletter, referral service, monthly chapter meetings, education programs, parent and adult services, as well as conferences and workshops. -This Association is not affiliated with any professionals, businesses or agencies.

I have been an advocate (referral, training, ARD's IEP's ect.) for children with disabiities in the Texas area for over 13 years. I love working with children.

Helping children with mental health needs and their families achieve a better quality of life.

Consultative support services provided to families and team members who work with children and adults with Mental Health Issues, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior Disorders & Developmental Disabilities. A diverse professional background provides the opportunity for a variety of supports including: Functional Assessments on transition, behavior, parenting skills, and in-home needs; On-Site Consultation in the areas of Instruction, Wraparound Planning, In-Home Behavior Supports, Behavior Intervention Plans, Individualized Social Skills Training, Educational Planning/ARD Support, and Data Collection/Analysis; Professional Trainings and video-conferencing offered state-wide to small and large groups.

ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. The Society and its chapters share a common mission of providing information and education, and supporting research and advocating for programs and services for the autism community.

The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

general areas: social, behavior,academic, self help,and communication in home ABA consulting/ therapy Behavior Intervention Plans Parent training ARD attendance social skills teaching preschool shadowing

The Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research provides research-based programming to enhance the quality of life for families and students with autism spectrum disorders. Additionally, the Center studies and disseminates best practice methods for transitioning individuals with autism spectrum disorders from secondary school to adulthood.

We provide three main types of services: individual services, school services, and teaching seminars. The individual services are intended for children with behavior difficulties stemming from disorders such as autism, emotional/mood disorders, developmental delays or caused by age or environmental factors. For individual families we provide a thorough case history review, data analysis, observations in multiple settings and behavioral interventions tailored for the specific child to modify problem behaviors. Within the school setting, we provide child advocacy support and shadowing for individual families which consists of developing individualized school plans for behavior, training school staff, developing academic and behavioral IEPs, attending ARDs, assisting in transitioning from one environment to another, and conducting functional behavior assessments. For school districts and private schools, we offer staff training on applied behavior analysis, compliance training, and characteristics of children with behavior disorders. We conduct student behavior consults which consist of functional behavior assessments, and establishing appropriate individualized behavior plans and academic/behavior IEPs. We develop behavior programs for new behavioral units or support existing self-contained behavior programs for autistic units and emotionally disturbed units. We support schools in the event of due process hearings Finally, we train private families in applied behavior analysis principles, toilet training, sleeping habits, compliance training, basic knowledge of disorder, and assessing the school's progress with their child.

I am a developmental-behavioral pediatrician in San Antonio, Texas. I work at Wilford Hall Medical Center on Lackland AFB, part of the San Antonio Military Pediatric Center. Only eligible dependents of active duty or retired DOD sponsors can see me. I cannot evaluate or treat outside of the DOD system.

Special Education Attorney with 45 years experience and Child Advocates who advise and assist families with disability issues involving Schools , Department of Human Services, and Social Security. Represents families in all areas of disability/education law, including : IEPs; Due Process Hearings: 504 Issues; Behavioral problems; and Social Security. Can also provide research assistance through through access to the Special Education Connection (IDLER)facilities.

Live ONLINE radio talk show focusing on disabilities hosted by Monica Moshenko, advocate and parent of son with ASD. Listen online each Sunday at 10 PM Eastern and Tuesday at 11:30 AM Eastern. Unique guests and topics educate, and inspire listeners. Past shows available online. For more information or to be a sponsor of this radio network call 716-522-9185 Our TALK makes a difference!

ECI assures that families with young children with developmental delays have the resources and support they need to reach their goals.