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Additional Web Addresses & Phone Numbers7 Star Therapeutic Riding Center806.355.4773www.7starhorsetherapy.org/Aging and Disability Resource ng/default.htmlAdult Protective Services Hotline800. 647.7418www.dfps.state.tx.usAmericans with Disabilities Act800.514.0301www.ada.govAmerican Cancer Society800.227.2345www.cancer.orgArthritis m Society of America800.328.8476www.autism-society.orgBrain Injury Association of Texas800.444.6443www.biausa.org/TexasCorporate Angel Network (CAN)866.328.1313www.corpangelnetwork.orgChildren with Hyperactivity and Attention Deficit Disorder(CHADD)800.233.4050www.chadd.comCoalition of Texans with Disabilities512.478.3366www.cotwd.orgCouncil for Learning isis Hotline tic Fibrosis Foundation800.344.4823www.cff.orgFamily Voices888.835.5669www.familyvoices.orgFoster Care and Adoption Inquiry Line800.233.3405Legal Aid of Northwest 557806.293.8491Toll FreeToll FreeToll Free800.955.6808800.933.4557800.955.8491Hotline - 888.529.5277www.lanwt.org Legal Services Counseling ServicesProvides free civil legal services to low income residents. Free generalclinics include: Power of Attorney, Adoption, Directive to Physicians,housing issues, etc.LIFE/RUN Center for Independent LivingLifetime Independence for Everyone (LIFE)Rural Utilization Network (RUN)LubbockToll FreePhone & TTY 806.795.5433800.429.4371ww.liferun.org Advocacy Information & Referral Peer Support Independent Living Skills Training Home By Choice Nursing Home Relocation Program Deaf & Hard of Hearing ProgramLIFE/RUN Centers provide individuals with disabilities the informationand skills necessary to become independent and to achieve full inclusionin every aspect of their communities. Services are provided regardless ofdisability, age, gender, race, or ethnicity. Life Inc. consist of three independent living centers: LIFE/RUN in Lubbock, Not Without Us in Abilene, and Disability Connections in San Angelo.www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adoption and Foster Care/children in our care.aspGot Transition202.223.1500www.gottransition.org/372

Panhandle Independent Living Center oyment Assistance Housing Assistance Transportation Services Independent Living Skills Peer Counseling and Support Programs for Youth & Adults (YES & CAN) Computer Training Recreation and Social OpportunitiesPILC stimulates and promotes a growing sense of personal dignity andresponsible community participation of individuals with disabilitiesthrough training, community development, advocacy, direct services tomeet unmet needs, and evening transportation services. Texas Lions Camps - Kerrville, TX830.896.8500www.lionscamp.comFree summer camps for children ages, 4-12 with physical disabilities,type 1 diabetes, Down Syndrome and cancer. Call your local Lions Clubfor dates and applications. Transportation available in some areas.Texas Special Needs Camps and specialneeds-camps.campThis is a website that includes camps from across Texas for children withdisabilities. Go to the website to do searches based on disabilities, different areas of Texas and interest.Second Chance orgGrant Funds Individuals with a TX ID or TX Driver’s License Requires equipment/services in order to be independent Must have exhausted all other resourcesProvides grants for a wide array of needs to individuals who have a disability. The Second Chance Foundation assists those with disabilities,giving them the opportunity to lead more active and productive lives.Our goal is to extend a helping hand to give a second chance at life. 336

Sea Camp - Galveston, TX409.740.4525www.tamug.edu/seacampMarine adventure camp for children with disabilities ages 10-18 years.Call to discuss your child’s needs with staff at Texas A & M Universityin Galveston.Spike ‘n’ Wave CampToll Free888.548.9716www.eftx.org/camp.htmThis camp in Houston is for children with epilepsy, ages 8 to 14 and it issponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation.Special Olympics TexasAmarillo806.374.7171Lubbock806.788.1540Toll Free800.876.5646www.specialolympicstexas.orgOffers year-round training and competition in a variety of Olympic typesports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Competition isopen to anyone ages eight and up. The Young Athletes Program begins atage 2.Summer Work Experience and Empowerment ProgramProject SWEEP Amarillo806.351.3870Lubbock806.783.2930Toll Free800.687.7010www.hhsc.state.tx.usHigh school graduates who are visually impaired from Abilene, Amarillo, Midland/Odessa, Wichita Falls, and Lubbock area are eligible. Students are housed at Texas Tech and receive job skills training.Texas Asthma Camp - Tyler, TX903.877.7000www.texasasthmacamp.comThis one week camp in June is for children with asthma, ages 7-14.There is a cost for this camp but scholarships are available.Texas Elks Camp - Gonzales, TX830.875.2425www.texaselkscamp.orgChildren ages, 7-15 with special needs must function independently.Financial aid available. Six different sessions starting in June until firstof August.35Vocational Rehabilitation Program(formally provided by DARS)Amarillo806.351.3878Toll Free800.687.7010Lubbock806.783.2930Toll esourcesEligibility is based on individual’s needs.Texas Resident Rehabilitation Services & Independent Living ServicesVocational Rehabilitation (VR) program helps people with disabilitiesprepare for, find, and keep jobs. Services are individualized and may include counseling, training, medical treatment, assistive devices, jobplacement assistance, and other services. There must be the presence of aphysical or mental disability that results in a substantial impediment toemployment. WorkForce Solutions w.wspanhandle.comToll FreeToll Free877.967.5228866.765.5038 Resume Building Job Training Job Matching & Referrals Career Counseling Job Readiness Classes Community Resource Information Childcare Services Veteran Services Youth Services Career Placement & DevelopmentWorkforce Solutions Panhandle is proud to provide employment andchildcare services to residents throughout the Texas Panhandle. Theyassist area employers in finding and hiring employees, while helping residents develop the necessary skills for obtaining the jobs of today.4

Advocacy and EducationGirl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc.Amarillo College Disability yPersonalized Academic Advising & Accommodations Specialized Testing & ADA ClassroomAccommodations Student Success Class LITE ScholarshipWorks with students, faculty, and agencies to provide a smooth transitioninto college while providing appropriate academic accommodations. Provides funding through the Living Independently Through Education(LITE) Scholarship program, available during the Spring semester. Arc of TexasAustin512.454.6694Toll Free800.252.9729www.thearcoftexas.org Information & Referral Services Advocacy & Education Legislative Training Master Pooled TrustArc of Texas is committed to expanding opportunities for people withintellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities. The Arcteaches individuals and their families to effectively advocate.Burkhart Center for Autism Education and ResearchTexas Tech University er Applied Behavioral Analysis Training (ABA) Family Resource Support Line Burkhart Transition Academy Project CASE: Connections for Academic Success &EmploymentThe Burkhart Center provides ABA training and consultations, postsecondary educational transition program for people with ASD; helps parents find resources in the community and provides both educational andsocial events for families.5Toll Free800.582.7272www.gs-top.org/Many different camps are offered for girls who are already in scouts orwho are interested in becoming scouts. Call your local Girl Scout officefor dates of camps.Kamp Kaleidoscope - Anna, t.aspxThis camp is open to teens, ages 15-19, with a primary diagnosis of epilepsy. Kamp Kaleidoscope is usually the 2nd or 3rd week in July.Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer CampCeta Canyon Methodist Camp, Happy, a.orgCamp for youngsters ages 6-21 who are affected by any of the 40 plusneuromuscular diseases in MDA’s program and who are registered withMDA are eligible to apply. Applications are considered on a “first come,first served” basis. There is no cost to families to send their children tocamp. Application forms are available at your local MDA office.NF Family Camp - Burton, TX972.868.7943www.texasnf.org/campThis camp is for families who have a child with Neurofibromatosis. NFCamp is for every member of the family, including parents, patients, siblings, extended family & caregivers.SKY Camp - Amarillo, TXAmarillo806.372.7696Toll nd b campsCamp for students who have experienced a recent death or loss. Ages, 717. Held at Ceta Canyon the last week-end in June. This camp cannotaccommodate physical disabilities.Special Friends Camp - Panfork Baptist Church-Contact: Joburta Helms at 806.681.9734Camp for individuals, ages 14 & up who are diagnosed with intellectualdisabilities and who have self-help skills. Camps begin the second weekin June.34

Camp xCamp Neuron is for young people ages 8-14 with Epilepsy. Children &teens with Epilepsy can feel accepted, understood, & unafraid. They willexplore nature, learn new skills, try new activities & make new friends.Camp New Day806-414-9796www.dfhp.orgThis camp held at Ceta Glen provides fun activities and support to children with Type 1 Diabetes. Children also lean skills to care for their diabetes.Camp Sanguinity - Fort Worth, p for children with cancer, ages 6 to 16. Sponsored by Cook Children’s Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX.Camp Summit, Inc. - Argyle, TX972.484.8900www.campsummittx.orgCamp Summit provides a residential camping experience for children,youth and adults with disabilities in the Dallas area.Camp Sweeney - Gainesville, TX940.665.2011www.campsweeney.orgCamp Sweeney is provided for children and youth with diabetes, ages 6to 18 that live near Gainesville, TX.Camp TLC - Meridian, p TLC is held in early June for children & teens ages 8-15 withSpina Bifida. Children get self-esteem that comes from the fun & independence of summer camp.Camp X-Treme - Burton, TX713.797.5997www.campxtreme.comThis camp is for children 8-21 years with physical disabilities. CampX-Treme is held at Camp For All in the Houston area.Disability Rights TexasAmarillo/Lubbock AreaState Toll Free tx.org Information & Referral Services Advocacy Legal guidance related to special educationDisability Rights Texas (DRTx) protects and advocates for the rights of peoplewith disabilities. They provide legal assistance, educate and inform policy makers, family members & the community about the rights of people with disabilities, and make referrals to programs and services.High Point VillageLubbock800.698.0015www.highpointvillage.org Youth & Adults with Disabilities Educational CenterHigh Point Village provides enrichment activities including Reach High,a day program for adults, Afternoon Enrichment classes, a Special Olympics team, summer camps, and various social parties during the year.National Lekotek CenterToll Free800.366.7529www.lekotek.org Support & Information to families Toy Lending Library Play Sessions & Playgroups Training for Professionals & ParentsThe National Lekotek Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, providesan array of services to improve the lives of children with special needsthrough the utilization of toys and play. It features libraries of toys, adaptive equipment, electronic materials, and books for families to borrow.National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)Toll Free800.999.6673https://rarediseases.orgAvailable NationwideClearinghouse of Information Education & Advocacy Patient Assistance ServicesProvides a clearinghouse of literature on rare disorders and offersnetworking, support, and education to families with children havingsimilar disorders. Provides advocacy and support to providers. 336

Navigate Life TXCamp Broncho682.885.4048www.navigatelifetexas.org Web Based Statewide Support & Information Created for Parents by Parents Available in Multiple LanguagesFeatures information and resources for families based on disabilities, ages, topics, blogs, and connects parents to local organizations. This webbased site is created for parents by parents.Camp Broncho is a week long for children ages 7-12 who have mild orsevere asthma. Camp provides asthma education & management skillsalong with promoting self-care, self-image, & independence for childrenwith asthma sponsored by Cook Children's’ Hospital.Partners Resource NetworkParent Education Network (PEN)Point, TXLubbock Regional Office806.762.1434 Toll Free877.762.1435 www.penproject@sbcglobal.netTraining for ParentsInformation & Referral ServicesAvailable StatewideEmotional SupportPEN is a grant project of the Partners Resource Network. The purpose ofPEN is to empower parents of children and youth with disabilities intheir roles as parents, decision-makers, advocates for their children andfederally funded Parent Education & Information CenterRegion 16 & 17 Education Service Centers (ESC)Amarillo ESC 16Lubbock ESC et Education & Training Opportunities for Professionalsand Parents Technical Assistance & Information Non-Educational Community Based Services forChildren at Risk of PlacementThe Special Education departments of Region 16 and 17 provide professional development and technical assistance in the areas of assistive technology, auditory impairments, autism, behavior, evaluation, lowincidence populations, parent coordination/involvement, Preschool Programs of Children with Disabilities, progress in the general curriculum,speech-language pathology, statewide assessment, transition, and visualimpairments. Direct services within districts is provided in the areas oforientation and mobility, teacher of the visually impaired, and ult.aspxC.A.M.P. (Children’s Association for Maximum default.aspxResidential camping sessions are available for people with disabilities,ages 5 to 21, and their siblings. Residential camping sessions are available for people with disabilities, ages 5 to 21, and their siblings.Camp Challenge - Belton254.702.7296www.campchallenge.orgThis camp is for older academic students ages 12-16 to explore a varietyof intensive mental & physical recreational challenges within a supportive environment. All participants must have the physical & social abilityto participate in the intense & demanding program. Each student participating in Camp Challenge remain at TSVI until the final ceremony &reception are over.Camp t.aspxThis camp is for sibling of patients with a chronic illness or a life changing injury. There are two camps; a day camp for siblings ages 6-12 & aweek-end retreat for those ages 13-18.Camp El Tesoro - Fort Worth, TX817.831.2111www.campfirefw.orgThis camp is for children with mild physical and mental disabilities,grades 1 to 12. It is sponsored by Camp Fire USA First Texas Council inFort Worth.Camp MDA - Meridian, p MDA is for children ages 7-17 with Muscular Dystrophy. For awhole week during the summer, kids & teen can experience new things& meet other kids with MD.32

Recreational/Leisure ServicesBoy Scouts of America806.358.6500Texas Home Visitingwww.goldenspread.orgBoy Scouts of America South Plains Council806.747.2631www.southplainscouncil.orgCamp and after school opportunities are offered for registered Cubs and/or Scouts. Contact your local group for registration information.Camp Agape - Montezuma, New Mexico806.881.8106www.campagapeamarillo.com/El Porvenir Christian Camp is for students 10 and older who haveintellectual disabilities and are ambulatory and capable of basic self-helpskills. Individuals are matched with camp counselors for a positive experience. Registration fee.Camp Agape—Talon Point Channing, TX806.881.8106Camp Agapewww.campagapeamarillo.com/at Talon Point is a free camp for adults withdisabilities.Camp Teen Agape at the Point is a free camp for 13 to 20year olds with a disability and their families.Camp Junior Agape at the point is a free camp for 3 to 12year olds with a disability and theirfamilies.Camp Alphie - Ceta Canyon Retreat Centerwww.campalphie.orgThis free camp is available to children 7-14 years of age who have orhave had cancer and their siblings. Parents can also enjoy Parents’ Campat the same time.Camp AuroraDallasLubbock817.332.7110 ext. iabetes-camp/camps/arora.htmlDiabetes Day Camp is a week long for children with diabetes, ages 6 to12. Sponsored by Di

Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc. Kamp Kaleidoscope Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp NF Family Camp Castro County Hospital District SKY Camp Special Friends Camp Sea Camp Spike ‘N’ Wave Camp Special Olympics Texas City o