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CEREBLAR PARSY
  • Warren Center advocates, serves and empowers the children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities.
  • Ability Connection, a 71-year-old 501(c)3 nonprofit, serves over 1,000 people with all types of intellectual or other developmental disabilities across Texas. Our core values of Compassion, Respect, and Results drive us to provide world-class services for our members and their families, with an individualized focus on each person’s ability and the belief in each individual’s potential. Through our “one person” focus, we learn what priorities individuals and families want, and we work diligently to address those choices and goals. Our services and support include physical, speech and occupational therapy, adult day habilitation, assistive technology, transportation, residential care, information and referral, case management, and in-home support for our members and their families. 
  • Special Abilities of North Texas provide the highest quality care, training, and support to adults with developmental disabilities, giving them opportunities to succeed in life, family, and the community. We prioritize offering inclusive activities to people with varying disabilities and needs. We serve adults age 18 and up with diagnoses including down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities. 
  • The Legal Framework for the Child Centered Special Education Process  (Region 18 ESC) – Orthopedic Impairment eligibility criteria.
  • TEA School Health – Students with Special Health Needs – In accordance with HB 1322 passed by the 81st Legislative Session in 2009, TEA added fact sheets to its website on specific disabilities. Fact sheets (in pdf format) offer an overview of the disorder, symptoms or behaviors associated with the disorder, educational implications, and instructional strategies and classrooms accommodations that might be provided.
  • Center for Parent Information and Resources – This organization serves the nation as a central source of information on: disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth; IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education; No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities); and research-based information on effective educational practices. They have a fact sheet on cerebral palsy (also in Spanish). 
  • Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation – funds US-based research to change what’s possible for people with cerebral palsy, implements proven science, and advances innovation to benefit all people with disabilities around the world.
  •  Cerebral Palsy Foundation – Committed to increasing awareness and support for cerebral palsy public policy, research and investment in order to improve health outcomes and quality of life. They have a variety of Fact Sheets available. 
  • Easter Seals – Provides services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people can live, learn, work and play in our communities. This website details Easter Seals services and provides information and resources related to Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities.

LOCAL DFW

  • Easter Seals Central Texas – Services are focused into multiple areas of care that create successful outcomes for clients from birth to advanced age: Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation, Workforce Development and Community & Housing Services.
  • CEREBRAL PALSY GROUP 321-456-9875 www.cerebralpalsygroup.com/cerebral-palsy/ Cerebral Palsy Group is here to provide free educational information and support to those who have been affected by cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move. Cerebral Palsy Group is an online resource that brings information directly to you in a helpful way.
  • Easterseals North Texas  – Providing unique programs and services for individuals with a wide variety of disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Mental and Developmental Delays. Our services evolve with the needs of North Texans, and are provided in our centers in Fort Worth and Carrollton.
  •  Navigate Life Texas – The UCP website provides national topics and events, articles, online resources, and more.  Their affiliates provide services such as housing, physical therapy, assistive technology training, early intervention services, individual and family support, social and recreational programs, community living, state and local referrals, employment, employment assistance and advocacy. They share important information and services across the developmental disability community, and advocate for improved services.  Click here to find your local UCP affiliate and state resource guide.
  • The Arc of Greater Tarrant County is a 501(c)3, non profit organization that has worked to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc of Greater Tarrant County was founded in 1949 by a group of parents who wished to discuss educational needs for their children