Resources Page
The following organizations provide services and/or opportunities for individuals with cognitive disabilities. Visit their Web sites to learn more!
ARC of Dallas
The Arc of Dallas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has worked to improve the quality of life for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities since 1951. Our programs and services, which are offered in Collin, Dallas and Rockwall counties, include advocacy, information and referral, parent and professional education, public education and fun activities and classes.
http://www.arcdallas.org
Attitudes & Attire
Attitudes & Attire is dedicated to promoting personal growth for women seeking self-sufficiency. The program provides the tools that raise self-esteem, promote ethics and build the confidence necessary to succeed in the workplace. And, anyone can select clothes from the Attitudes & Attire Boutique.
http://www.attitudesandattire.org
Autism Treatment Center of Dallas
The Autism Treatment Center of Dallas offers educational programming, supported employment opportunities, and community-based group homes for people who are autistic and deaf/blind or multi-handicapped.
http://www.atcoftexas.org
Brain Injury Association of Texas
The Brain Injury Association of Texas provides public awareness, education, support groups, family guidance, and resources in an effort to meet the needs of the survivors of brain injury.
http://www.biatx.org
Camp Summit
A United Way agency that is accredited by the American Camping Association, Camp Summit is designed for children, teenagers and adults with disabilities. Separate sessions are scheduled for specific ages and levels of functioning.
http://www.campsummittx.com
Community Homes for Adults, Inc. (CHAI)
A licensed assisted living provider, CHAI offers supervised group homes, supported employment, counseling for families and clients, and professional services away from the residence for adults with mental retardation.
http://www.chaidallas.org
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Public transportation authority operating bus service in Dallas and suburban areas. DART Paratransit offers special curb-to-curb transportation for people with documented disabilities. For Paratransit discount coupons, call 214-515-7272.
http://www.dart.org
Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
DARS is a centralized agency for programs formerly provided by the Texas Rehabilitation Comission (TRC), the Texas Commission for the Blind, the Texas Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, and the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention. For specific eligibility requirements, visit the Web site.
http://www.dars.state.tx.us
Daybreak, Inc.
Operates residental programs serving adults with mental retardation and offers vocational, personal/social and recreational services. Located in the Lancaster, Duncanville, and DeSoto areas.
972-224-3554
Developmental Screening Information
What is developmental screening? Developmental screening is a procedure designed to identify children who should receive more intensive assessment or diagnosis, for potential developmental delays. It can allow for earlier detection of delays and improve child health and well-being for identified children.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/child/devtool.htm
Down Syndrome Guild
The Down Syndrome Guild provides resources and support for people with Down syndrome, their families, and the community.
http://www.downsyndromedallas.com/
LifePath Systems
LifePath Systems builds stronger communities by providing quality treatment, support and planning assistance to North Texas residents with special needs.
http://www.lifepathsystems.org/
Mosaic
This nationwide organization provides supports and advocacy to people with disabilities. Services include supported employment, in-home supports, HCS, Texas Home Living Waiver and ICFMR programs, advocacy, day services, and children's services.
http://www.mosaicinfo.org
REACH of Dallas, Center on Independent Living
REACH (Rehabilitation, Education & Advocacy for Citizens with Handicaps) provides information, referrals, couseling, independent living skills training, advocacy, employment assistance, and a clothing bank for job seekers. Centers available in Dallas, Fort Worth & Denton.
http://www.reachcils.org
Riding Unlimited
Riding Unlimited is a non-profit agency that provides theraputic horseback riding for people with emotional, physical and/or mental disabilities in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin, and Wise Counties.
http://www.ridingunlimited.org
Rise Adventures
Rise Adventures in Forney, TX, helps persons with physical challenges to gain independence through a learning experience in adaptive outdoor adventures and sporting programs.
http://www.riseadventures.org
Sequoia, Inc.
This non-profit organization provides a variety of programs including HCS, ICFMR, supported living, and in-home family support.
http://www.sequoiainc.org
Texans Care for Children
Texans Care For Children is a nonprofit, non-partisan statewide coalition of organizations and individuals who care about the well being of Texas kids.
http://www.texanscareforchildren.org/
Texas Early Childhood Intervention 
Early Childhood Intervention Services provide support and assistance for families with children, birth to three, with disabilities and developmental delays.
http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis/index.shtml
UCP of Metropolitan Dallas
UCP provides services for children, adults, and families of people with Cerebral Palsy and other severe disabilities. Services include CLASS, HCS, and Texas Home Living Waiver Program. Programs include Children and Therapy Services, IMPACT Adult Day Program, C-CAD, case management, transportation, public education and related services.
http://www.ucpdallas.org
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is the largest private funding source of health and human services in North Texas.
http://www.unitedwaydallas.org/
