Family Counseling
Johnson Neuropsychology
1422 W. Main Street Suite 205
Lewisville Tx 75067
(469) 549-4200
www.johnsonneuro.com
info@johsonneuro.com
Individual & Family Counseling
Divorce Attorney / Mediation / Collaborative
Law
Robert C. Ramirz, Esq.Coorpender &
Ramirez,
PLLCGuardianship Issues
3000 S. Stemmons Fwy Suite 200
Lake Dallas Tx 75065
(214) 850-8156
www.denton-law.com
guardianshiplaw@mac.com
Collaborative Law: A Commitment to Work it Out
Stephen E. Dubner
3000 S. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 200
Lake Dallas Tx 75065
(940) 239-7568
www.dubnerlaw.com
steve@dubnerlaw.com
Collaborative Law: A Commitment to Work it Out
Adaptive Birthday Parties
Noah’s Ark Animal Creations
DFW Metro Area
(972) 286-8808
www.kidstufftexas.com
Party With Us! We Come to You! Call us today to book your child’s special day!
Our parties are completely adaptive to the abilities of those in attendance. We
have over 30 years experience with children who have learning differences and
special needs.
Photography
Bella Mia Portraits
(214) 407-2359
www.bellamiaportraits.com
As a mother of a son with autism, I understand the joys and frustrations of
capturing the perfect picture, or just capturing who your child is in general.
There is nothing more stressful and frustrating than getting your entire family
dressed for family pictures only to walk away empty handed. We get that it’s
not easy; our passion is to work hard with patience and understanding so that doesn’t
happen. We guarantee all our
sessions. If we don’t deliver the results you were looking for, we will
re-shoot your portrait session so that you are 100% happy. We love and
have such a heart for special needs children. We will capture what makes your family unique and
special. Desiree’ Chapman, Professional photographer & mom to Joshua
who has Aspergers Syndrome.
Dawn Michelle Photography
3108 Stonehenge Dr.
Richardson Tx 75082
(214) 783-9691
www.dawnmichellephoto.com
dawn@dawnmichellephoto.com
Dawn Michelle Photography comes to your home or any local indoor or outdoor
location to photograph your children and family. On-location photography is
much less stressful on your family than taking every one to a crowded studio or
mall. You will cherish these portraits for a lifetime. Make them special!
City Programs
Dallas Ramp Project, The
P.O. Box 832006
Richadson Tx 75083
www.dallasrampsorg
info@dallasramps.org
Started in 1985, The Dallas Ramp Project builds access ramps for Dallas
resident and its surrounding areas. The Dallas Ramp project i 100 percent
volunteer staffed and works with the City of Dallas, social services organizations
and hospitals to identify clients who need a ramp. Access their Web site for
more information.
Dallas Service
4242 Office Parkway
Dallas Tx 75204
(214) 828-9900
www.dallasservices.org
dallasservices@earthlink.net
Dallas Services offers the Dallas Day School, the Dallas Services Therapies
Clinic and the Low Vision Clinic serving those with developmental disabilities
of all age. All fees are based on a sliding scale.
Dallas, City of Department
of Environmental and Health Services
1500 Marilla St, Rm 7A
North
Dallas Tx 75201
(214) 670-3696 (214) 670-3848
Provides health care for Dallas residents. Clinics, home visits, health
assessments, immunizations, and education programs are available. A
comprehensive screening program for children, the elderly and those suspected
to have, or be at risk for, developmental delays is also available, as well as
wellness programs for adult.
Child Find
ECI Local Public Awareness
Contacts
www.dars.state.tx.us/eci/resources/childfind.shtml
Disability Services
Department of Aging and
Disability Service (DADS)
701 W. 51st St
Austin Tx 78751
(512) 438-3011
www.dads.state.tx.us
mail@dads.state.tx.us
Created during the reorganization of state health and human service agencies.
It is now responsible for programs for people with mental retardation and
related conditions that were formerly offered by Texas Department of Mental
Health and Mental Retardation. DADS is also responsible for programs for senior
citizen. For specific eligibility requirements and program information, please
either call or visit the Web site.
Department of Assistive
and Rehabilitation Services (DARS)
5501 Abrams #115
Dallas Tx 75214
(214) 378-2600 (800) 687-7019
www.dars.state.tx.us
david.jeppson@dars.state.tx.us
Services for people who are blind: (800) 252-2246. Services for people who are
deaf or hard of hearing:(512) 07-3250 or TTY: (512) 407-3251. Earl childhood
intervention services (800) 250-2246. Created during the reorganization of
state health and human service agencies. It is now a centralized agency for
programs formerly provided by Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Texas Commission
for the Blind, Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Interagency
Council on Early Childhood Intervention.
For specific requirements and program information, please either call or
visit the Web site.
Department of State Health
Services
1100 W. 49th st
Austin Tx 78756
(512) 458-7111 (888) 963-7111 or TDD: (800) 735-2989
www.dshs.state.tx.us
web.master@dshs.state.tx.us
The mental health program formerly provided by the Texas Department of Mental
Health and Mental Retardation are now offered through this agency.
Texas Advocates Supporting
Kids with Disabilities (TASK)
P.O. Box 162685
Austin Tx 78716
(512) 336-0897 (V or FAX)
ASKTASK@aol.com
Texas Center for
Disability Studies
4030 W. Braker Lane,
Building 2, Suite 220, Mail code L4000
Austin Tx 78759
(512) 232-0740 (512) 232-0762 (TTY)
tcds.edb.utexas.edutxcds@uttcds.org
Texas Commission for the Blind
P.O. Box 12866
Austin Tx 78711
(512) 377-0500
www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs/index.htmlDARS.Inquiries@dars.state.tx.us
Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing
P.O Box 12904
Austin Tx 78711
(512) 407-3250 (512) 407-3251 (TTY)
www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/index.shtml
Texas Council for DD
6201 E. Oltorf, Suite 600
Austin Tx 78741-7509
(512) 437-5432 (800) 262-0334, (512) 437-5431 (TTY)
www.txddc.state.tx.ustcdd@tcdd.state.tx.us
Texas Department of Health
1100 w 49th St
Austin Tx 78756
(512) 458-7111, ext 3110
www.dshs.state.tx.us/chen/default.shtm
Texas Education Agency: Deaf Services
1701 N. Congress Ave
Austin Tx 78701
(512) 4639424(512) 475-3540 (TTY)
www.tea.state.tx.us/deaf/
Texas Education Agency: Division of
IDEA Coordination
1701 N. Congress Ave
Austin Tx 78701
(512) 463-9362 (512) 475-3540 (TTY), (800) 252-9668 (Parent information line)
www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed
sped@tea.state.tx.us
Texas Federation of Families for
Children’s Mental Health
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 2438
Austin Tx 78757
(512) 407-8844 (512) 944-9972
www.txffcmh.org
TXFFCMH is the state-wide family
network They help parents learn how to advocate for their child with education,
legislative updates, help with the IEP process, and linking them up with local
resources.
Texas Organization of Parent Attorneys
and Advocates
www.topaaorginfo@topaa.org
An independent, non profit, 501(c) (3) tax exempt organization of advocates,
attorneys, and parents.
Texas Parent to Parent
3710 cedar St, Box 12
Austin Tx 78705-1449
(866) 896-6001 (512) 458-8600
www.txp2p.org/index.htm
Created by parents for parents of children with disabilities, chronic illness
and other special health care needs. Offering information and support to
families throughout Texas
