Ability Connection (Housing/Services - Disabled)

from: http://disabilityresources.tamu.edu/?q=node/8689

Ability Connection Texas

Contact Information
Address:
8802 Harry Hines Blvd.
City:
Dallas
Zip Code:
75235
County:
Dallas

Other Organizational Contact Options
Phone Number:
214-351-2500

E-mail:
development@abilityconnectiontexas.org

Web Site:
http://www.abilityconnectiontexas.org/services.php

Service Description:
Ability Connection Texas has been providing vital care and support to people with disabilities for over 58 years. Today, one in five people have a disability – which is why our services are so important. Whether advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, teaching the letters of the alphabet to a child with autism, or training an adult with a head injury to re-enter the workforce with the use of adaptive technology, ACT is the preeminent organization leading the way for people of all ages with any type of physical or intellectual disability. Services at Ability Connection Texas include: Assistive Technology Program, IMPACT Adult Services, Case Management Services C.L.A.S.S., Children's and Therapy Services, Group Homes, and H.C.S Services.

Age Groups Served:
Pediatric, Adults, Geriatric

Languages Accomodated:
English, Spanish

Fee Structure Details:
Case by case basis, sliding scales, limited scholarships, insurance, private pay.

Keyword(s):
autism, head injury, case management, CLASS, HCS, children, adult, therapy, assistive technology
Resource Categories:
Advocacy, Support Groups and Legal Services
Assistive Technology
Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education
Health and Medical Services
Housing

Autism research and information from the Texas Council on Autism website
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/autism/publications/

Last updated on 01 March 2011