AISD Special Education Resource kit

Compiled by the Parent and School Support Team (FASST)

Autism Resource Guide

Resources Every Parent Should Know About!
¡Información sobre Recursos que todo padre debe tener!

Summer 2013 Camp Guide for Children with Special Needs
Verano 2013 Guía de campamentos para niños con necesidades especiales

There are 2 waiting lists you should get on now for services that will make a big difference later:  CLASS (877-438-5658) and MRLA (483-5800).  These services provide funding for therapies, assisted/supported living, home modifications, nursing, and more.  Waiting lists are years long—sign up now.

Funding Programs
Updated 1/17/2013
Compiled by the Family and School Support Team (FASST) 414-5834

Austin Travis County Integral Care (ATCIC)
Linkages to other services and wait lists, respite, in-home and family support, case-management.
(512) 472-4357  http://www.integralcare.org/

Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Department of Health - provides case management and supports family-centered, community based strategies for improving quality of life for children with special health care needs.
(800) 252-8023   http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/cshcn/default.shtm

Medically Dependent Children’s Program (MDCP)
Department of Human Services- provides a variety of services.  Waiting list.
(877) 438-5658  http://www.dads.state.tx.us/services/faqs-fact/mdcp.html

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Monthly payment and/or Medicaid; dependent on income and disability.
Austin/Travis County (512) 206-3700 or Toll Free (800) 772-1213  www.ssa.gov/disability/

Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
Advocacy for Texans who are deaf or hard of hearing (all ages). Services and programs for Texans who are blind or visually impaired (all ages), including transition services (ages 13-22). Assistance in vocational rehabilitation and job counseling for Texans with disabilities (all ages).
DARS Inquiries line: (512) 424-4000 or (800) 628-5115   www.dars.state.tx.us

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Helpful Resource Numbers

Family Support Cooperative Meetings
The Family Support Cooperative is a collaborative consortium that consists of Austin Independent School District, Austin Travis County Integral Care, The Arc of the Capital Area, Easter Seals Central Texas and NAMI Austin. The Family Support Cooperative provides meetings for families of children with special needs. We meet at Eastside Memorial High School, Rosedale School & various Austin ISD campus sites 6 times yearly during the fall and spring semesters from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, with free dinner and childcare starting at 6:00 pm.
(512) 414-5834  www.eparentsupport.org

Family and School Support Team (FASST)
Referral information, problem-solving between schools and families, help with transitions, community supports information.
414-5834.

Arc of the Capital Area
Respite, parent-to-parent matches, food and clothing pantry, case-management, Information & Referral Services, Juvenile Justice, Respite Care, Academic Coaching, Low-Cost Guardianship, Art Studio.
(512) 476-7044  http://www.arcofthecapitalarea.org/

Austin Resource Center for Independent Living (ARCIL, Inc.)
A non-profit that provides support, advocacy, independent living skills training, information/referral, peer counseling, transition services, SSI/SSDI support, Home by Choice Project and more.
(512) 832-6349  http://www.arcil.com/

Autism Society of Greater Austin
Monthly meetings, education and training, support.
(512) 479-4199

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
A statewide program for families with children, birth to three, with disabilities and developmental delays. ECI supports families to help their children reach their potential through developmental services. Services are provided by a variety of local agencies and organizations across Texas. A division of the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.
DARS Inquiries line: (800) 628-5115   www.dars.state.tx.us

211 Texas (formerly First Call for Help)
2-1-1 Texas, formerly First Call for Help, is the new abbreviated dialing code for free, bilingual information and referrals to health and human services and community organizations. 2-1-1 links individuals and families to services provided by nonprofit organizations and government agencies in their community.

McBeth Recreation Center
Provides programs and recreation participation opportunities for children, teens, and adults who have developmental and/or physical challenges.  (512) 974-9011  http://www.austintexas.gov/department/danny-g-mcbeth-recreation-center

NAMI Austin
An Austin affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness that is dedicated to improving the lives not just of individuals with mental illness, but of the entire family. Classes, support groups, advocacy.
(512) 420-9810   info@namiaustin.org   www.namiaustin.org

Partners Resource Network (PRN)
The PTI Projects are: PATH, PEN, and TEAM. Provides training, education, information, referral, emotional support, and individual assistance in obtaining appropriate services. 800-866-4726
Pat Alvarez (512) 944-2104   http://www.partnerstx.org/

SAFEPlace-Disability Services ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program)
Abuse prevention and education for teachers, parents and students with disabilities.
(512)267-7233   http://www.safeplace.org/Page.aspx?pid=317

Texas Parent to Parent
A statewide non-profit developed for parents by parents: provides parent to parent matches, support, information, website, resources, newsletter, training.
(512) 458-8600 or  (866) 896-6001  http://www.txp2p.org/

The Arc of Texas
The Arc of Texas is affiliated with the Arc of the United States and has 48 chapters in Texas working to provide additional supports and services to families throughout the State. Master Pooled Trust, Texas Microboard Collaboration
800-252-9729   512-454-6484  www.thearcoftexas.org

WorkForce - Child Care Services
helps eligible low- to moderate-income families afford the cost of quality child care services in Travis County.
(512) 454-9675  http://www.wfscapitalarea.com/index.php

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National Resources

National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth w/ Disabilities (NICHY)
Disability library and information on related services; produces state resource sheet
(800) 695-0285  http://www.nichy.org

Exceptional Parent Magazine
Monthly magazine for parents and professional; National website includes resources for parent to parent programs; information and referral centers, disability library, services, products and much more
(800) 247-8080   www.eparent.com

Family Village
A global community that integrates information, resources, disabilities library and communication opportunities on the internet.
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu

IDEA 2004: http://idea.ed.gov

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
Information and referrals on rare disorders
(800) 999-6673   www.rarediseases.org

Mothers United for Moral Support (MUMS)
National parent to parent network which provides information and emotional support to parents whose child has a rare disorder
(909) 336-5333  www.netnet.net/mums/

National Institute of Health (NIH)
Health information, clinical trials information, Office of Rare Diseases and much more.
(301) 496-4000   www.nih.gov 

National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI)
Provides information and training programs for caregivers of individuals with mental health issues or brain disorders.
(800) 950-6264   www.nami.org

TEA (Texas Education Agency), Special Education:  http://www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/

State regulations and Commissioner’s Rules:  www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/rules

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