Local Resource Guide

Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
6201 E. Oltorf St., Ste. 600
Austin, TX 78741-7509
Phone: 512-437-5432
Email: tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov
Website: https://tcdd.texas.gov

Texas Advocates
Website: http://www.texadvocates.org
Texas Advocates is run by and for Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here you can find programs, conferences, and resources to help you advocate for and with individuals with disabilities.

The Center for Special Education Advocacy
Phone: 888-450-2065
Email: centerspedadvocacy@gmail.com 
Website: https://www.centerforspecialeducationadvocacy.com/
Their mission is to provide parents of children with disabilities with the resources, tools, and guidance necessary to ensure they have the knowledge and ability to navigate the special education process successfully.

Texas SPED Support
1701 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas, 78701
Phone: 512-463-9793
Website: https://spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/ 
Technical Assistance and support needs for the state.

Child Care

The Arc of McLennan County
4901 Lakewood Drive
Waco, Texas 76710
Phone: 254-756-7491
Email: info@wacoarc.org 
Website: https://wacoarc.org/programs-and-services/ 

The Arc offers after school care and an 8-week summer day camp as well as a day program for adults with disabilities.

Central Texas Behavioral Solutions
601 W Loop 340
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 554-1466
Email: ktindell@ctxbs.com
Website: www.ctbs.co

Empower Behavioral Health
15140 Badger Ranch Blvd Suite #301 & #302
Woodway, TX 76712
Phone: 210-447-0039
Website: Empowerbh.com

Focus Behavioral Waco
620 Robinson Dr
Robinson, TX 76706
Phone: (254) 732-2262
Website https://www.focusbehavioral.com/

BlueSprig
6824 Logue Lane 
Waco, TX 76708
Phone: (254) 327-2001
Website: https://www.bluesprigautism.com/bluesprig-waco/

Spectacular Kids ABA Therapy & Consulting|
Locations in Kingwood, Missouri City, and Magnolia Texas

Kingwood, TX:
2665 Royal Forest Dr., Suite B200
Kingwood, Texas, 77339

Missouri City, TX:
7435 Highway 6, Suite F
Missouri City, TX, 77459

Magnolia, TX:
32605 Tamina Road,
Magnolia, Texas, 77345
Phone: (281) 713-8980
Email: info@speckidsaba.com
Website: https://www.speckidsaba.com/contact-us

Little Behavior Consulting
2068 N Valley Mills Dr
Waco, Texas 76710
Phone: 254-379-9486
Website: https://littlebehaviorconsulting.com/waco

Premier Pediatric Therapy
In-home Services
Phone: 888-865-4538
Website: https://premierpediatrictherapy.com/aba-therapy/ 

Elite Therapy Center
601 W Loop 340
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-399-8255
Email: elite@elitetherapycenter.org
Website:https://www.elitetherapycenter.org/areas-of-occupational-therapy/

Hope & Believe Pediatric Therapy- Belton Clinic
578 South Wheat Rd,
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 598-2620
Email: marketing@hopeandbelieve.org
Website: https://ihopeandbelieve.com/applied-behavior-analysis-aba/

Texas Autism Assessment & Advocacy Group
1340 N White Chapel Blvd, Suite 130
Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: 817-381-5268
Website: https://texasautismassessment.com/page/Services-Overview/ 
Assessment will include an autism evaluation, speech and language evaluation, and intellectual cognitive testing. Further psychological assessment may be warranted based on each individual patient’s needs and concerns.

Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities
Hillcrest MacArthur Clinic
2201 MacArthur Drive Suite 101 Waco, TX
Phone: (254) 710-7677
Email: BCDD@baylor.edu
Website: https://bcdd.soe.baylor.edu/services/psychological-assessment
Cost: $500, they do not take Medicaid but a sliding scale fee is available
Assessments offered: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Intellectual Disabilities, and other social, emotional, or educational difficulties

Baylor Psychological Clinic
Address: 801 Washington Ave. 
Waco, TX 76701
Phone number: (254) 710-2470
Website: https://psychologyneuroscience.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/psychology-clinic
A variety of comprehensive psychological testing and educational assessments related to intellectual functioning (IQ), ADHD, academic or other mental health difficulties. The fee for assessment is $500. A deposit of $100 is due at the initial appointment. Payment plans for the balance are available upon request.
Counseling/Therapy Services: Counseling and therapy services are available for individuals (adults, adolescents, and children), families, and couples. Counseling services are provided on a sliding scale fee based on income.

Dell Children’s Medical Center – Austin
Address: 4900 Mueller Blvd 
Austin, TX 78723
Phone number: (512) 324-3315
Website: https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/texas/txaus/dcmc/our-locations/austin-dell-childrens-medical-center/texas-child-study-center

Empower Behavioral Health- Waco
Address: 15140 Badger Ranch Blvd.
Suite #301 & #302 
Woodway, TX 76712
Phone number: (253) 545-2947
Website: https://www.empowerbh.com/service/diagnostic-services/
Assessments offered: There are many types of evaluations that can be used during the autism diagnosis process. Not sure what type of evaluation is needed? Their Licensed Psychologist will consult with you to determine what type of evaluation would be best suited for you or your child’s specific needs.

Law Offices

Lonestar Legal Aid
900 Austin Avenue, 7^th Floor
Waco, Texas 76701
Phone: 254-756-7944
Website: https://www.lonestarlegal.org/ 
Our public education advocates represent parents and their children in cases involving students’ access to public school education, rights of special needs students under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), discrimination in education, and more.

Rainey & Rainey 
3809 W. Waco Drive
Waco, Texas 76710
Phone: 254-752-8644
Email: Reception@raineyandrainey.com
Website: https://www.raineyandrainey.com/ 
Rainey & Rainey have over 40 years of experience dealing with estate planning, elder law, and creating special needs plans that work for individuals and their loved ones.

Ryan Law
600 Austin Avenue
Suite 14
Waco, Texas 76701
Phone: 254-300-7525
Website: https://ryanlaw.org/ 
Legal Counsel for you and your family.

Attorneys

Carlie E. Gause, J.D.
400 Austin Avenue
Waco, Texas 76701
Phone: 254-379-9720
Email: gause@pakislaw.com
Website: https://www.pakislaw.com/attorneys/carlie-c-gause/ 
Carlie’s preferred area of practice involves assisting families who have children with special needs. This includes Guardianships, Supplemental Needs Trust Planning, and Long-term Succession Planning.

Partners Resource Network
3 Butterfield Trail, Suite 128A
El Paso, TX 79906
Phone: 915-259-8717
Toll Free: 1-833-847-2686
Email: penprntx@gmail.com
Website: https://prntexas.org/about-prn/find-your-pti/ 
A non-profit agency that operates the federally funded Texas Parent Training and Information Centers: PACT, PATH, PEN & TEAM.

Saba Toor
Special Education Law Attorney
600 Austin Ave
Suite 14
Waco, TX 76701
Phone: 254-300-7525
Email: sabatoor@ryanlaw.org
Website: https://ryanlaw.org/attorney-saba-toor
Saba’s mission is to help fellow disability families on the Special Education path. She offers not only legal representation but also various services in the form of guidance, education, and support. 

Texas Education Agency (TEA)
1701 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas, 78701
Phone: 512-463-9734
Email: sped@tea.texas.gov 
Website: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education 
TEA is committed to providing families, students, and schools with high quality supports to enable students with disabilities to achieve the highest outcomes.

Beloved and Beyond
577 County Road 331
Rosebud, TX 76570
Phone: 979-353-2838
Email: laura@belovedandbeyond.org 
Website: https://belovedandbeyond.org/ 
Beloved and Beyond exists to spread the hope and love of Jesus Christ with people who have differing abilities through camps, socialization and on the job training while growing the community to embrace the same.

Camp for All
6301 Rehburg Road
Burton, TX 77835
Phone: 979-289-3752
Email: jdeleon@campforall.org
Website: https://www.campforall.org/
Camp For All was designed with no barriers for children and adults with special needs to experience the thrill of camping and nature, just like their able-bodied peers.

Camp Summit
17210 Campbell Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
Phone: 972-484-8900
Email: camp@campsummittx.org
Website: https://www.campsummittx.org/
Camp Summit is a one-of-a-kind camp for individuals with disabilities where the emphasis is on each campers' abilities rather than their disabilities.

Camp Life- Texas A&M Center on Disability and Development
637 Harrington Tower
Phone: 979-845-5311
Email: aday@tamu.edu – Aimee Ortiz-Day 
Website: https://camplife.tamu.edu/
Camp Life is a unique and inclusive camping adventure for children with disabilities and their siblings.

No Limitations
P.O Box 32574 
Waco, Texas 76703
Phone: 254-218-3830
Email: info@nolimitationswaco.org
Website: https://www.nolimitationswaco.org//
No Limitations is a free committed to growing a fully inclusive, fully accessible community for special needs families and those who love them through team sports and social activities.

Challenger Little League
2015 N. 44^th Street
Waco, Texas 76703
Email: ChallengerLeagueWaco@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChallengerLeagueWaco/

First Woodway Baptist- Helping Hands Ministry
01 Ritchie Road 
Woodway, Texas
Phone: (254) 772.9696
Email: helpinghands@firstwoodway.org
Website: https://www.firstwoodway.org/special-needs/
Helping Hands provides ministry for persons with disabilities (babies through adulthood) and their families. It is their desire that people affected by disabilities and their families come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Just as God showed His great love and compassion, we want to follow our Lord’s example in reaching out to people who have disabilities.

Highland Baptist Church- Shine
2924 Trice Avenue
Waco, Texas 76707
Phone: 254-754-0335
Website: https://www.hbcwaco.org/ministries/shine-special-needs/
We are dedicated to supporting students and families with special needs, fostering their spiritual growth, and strengthening their relationship with God, allowing His work to manifest through them.

Antioch- Exceptional Kids (Special Needs)
510 N. 20^th Street
Waco, Texas 76707
Phone: 254-754-0486
Email: Cara.key@antiochwaco.com
Website: https://antiochwaco.com/ 
Antioch wants every child in the church to feel welcomed, safe, and loved. If you have a child with a special need, it would be a privilege for one of our PILLARS (volunteers) to be his or her buddy during Kids Ministry time in the age-group classroom.

Holy Spirit Episcopal Church
1624 Wooded Acres Drive
Waco, Texas 76710
Phone: 254-772-1982
Website: https://www.holyspiritwaco.com/welcome-disability-inclusive 
At Holy Spirit, we are committed to making a fully inclusive space for all persons, regardless of physical, mental, or developmental differences. 

Clinics

Baylor Psychology Clinic
801 Washington Ave.
Waco, TX 76701
Phone: 254-710-2470
Fax: 254-757-0627
Email: Psychology_Neuroscience@baylor.edu 
Website: https://psychologyneuroscience.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/psychology-clinic

Professional Counseling Services

Jasmine Khan, PhD, LPC
2121 W. Waco Dr.
Waco, TX 76707
Phone: 254-235-6542
Fax: 254-235-6254
Website: http://home.grandecom.net/~jkhan/ 

Counseling Services of Waco & Waco ADHD Clinic
2200 N. 25^th Street
Waco, TX 76708
Phone: 254-741-1883
Website: http://www.nolanwgarrett.com/

Connection to Recovery, LLC
14038 China Spring Road Suite 13 
China Spring, Texas 76633
Phone: (512) 334-6449
Website: https://connectiontorecovery.com/contact-us

Rooted Resilience Counseling
Email: KNicholson@RootedResilienceCounseling.com
Website: https://www.rootedresiliencecounseling.com/=

Taylor Counseling Group
510 Austin Ave, Suite 3250
Waco, Texas 76701
Dallas Headquarters Phone: (214) 530-0021 
Email: support@taylorcounselinggroup.com
Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/locations/waco/

STARRY Counseling
2323 Columbus Ave Suite A
Waco, TX 76701
Phone: (254) 399-6552
Email: info.waco@starry.org
Website: https://www.starry.org/waco/

Waco Family Medicine – Family Counseling and Children’s Services
1600 Providence Dr
Waco, TX 76707
Phone: (254) 313-4610
Website: https://wacofamilymedicine.org/family-counseling-childrens-services/

Clinicians

Kathryn L. Britt, PsyD
8401 Old McGregor Rd
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 751-1550

Curtis L. Timmons, PHD
6801 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
Phone: (254) 751-9606

Walker Wesley, LPC
201 Old Hewitt Rd STE C
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 772-6535

Friends for Life
5000 Lakewood Dr
Waco, TX 76710
Phone: (254) 265-1176
Email: Friends@Friendsforlife.org 
Website: https://friendsforlife.org/adult-day-care/ 

Central Texas Helping Hands
105 Tampico
Hewitt, TX 76643
Phone: (254) 732-4455
Website: https://www.facebook.com/CentralTexasHelpingHands/

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network
Helping Others Take Initiative (HOTI)
312 S 4th St
Waco, TX 76701
Phone (254) 752-8361
Website:https://mentalhealthtx.org/facilities/heart-of-texas-behavioral-health-network-helping-others-take-initiative-hoti-waco-office/

The ARC- The Opportunity Center
4901 Lakewood Drive
Waco, Texas 76710
Phone: (254) 756-7491
Email: info@wacoarc.org 
Website: https://wacoarc.org/programs-and-services/

The Achievement Center of Texas
302/306 N. Barnes Drive
Garland, TX 75042
Phone: (972) 414-7700
Website: https://achievementcenteroftexas.org/about/?cn-reloaded=1

Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities- ICL Texas
Augusta Pines Dr, Suite 200E
Spring, TX 77389
Phone: (844) 854-3278
Website: https://icltexas.com/services/day/

Daybreak Activity Center
Mary Lee Foundation 
Daybreak Center PO Box 3174 
Austin, Texas 78764
Phone: (512) 442-6077
Email: daybreak@maryleefoundation.org 
Website: https://www.maryleefoundation.org/dayhab/

Innovative Steps
1520 Navo Rd #C5 
Aubrey, TX 76227
Phone: (214) 407-6039
Fax: 940-440-1301
Email: Info@innovativestepshcs.com 
Website: https://www.innovativestepshcs.com/dayhab

Ascension Medical Group Providence Pediatrics at Woodway
6101 Woodway Dr #230
Waco, TX 
Phone: (254) 537-6400
Website: https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/texas/txaus/dcmc

Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Pediatric Clinic
120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd
Bldg II Ste 100
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-202-6100
Website: https://www.bswhealth.com/locations/waco-hillcrest-pediatric-clinic

Baylor Scott and White- McLane Children’s Specialty Clinic- Temple
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop
Temple TX,76502
Phone: 254-724-5437
Website: https://www.bswhealth.com/physician/jerry-hall

Smart Mouth Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Landsen 
211 Old Hewitt Rd
Waco, Texas 76712
Phone: 254-399-9000
Email: info@smartmouthpedident.com
Website: https://www.smartmouthpedident.com/

Waco Kids Dental
1605 Lake Success Dr. 
Waco, Texas 76710
Phone: 254-433-8977
Website: https://www.wacokidsdental.com/
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Hewitt Kids Dental
113 Burnett Court
Woodway, Texas 76712
Phone: 254-224-6008
Email: hewittKidsDental@gmail.com
Website: https://www.hewittkidsdental.com/ 

Groovy Molar 
Brad Singleton, DDS
3410 Far West Blvd. 
Suite 310
Austin, Texas 78731
Phone: 512-349-9500
Website: https://groovymolar.com/ 

Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Pediatric Clinic
120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd
Bldg II Ste 100
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-202-6100
Website: https://www.bswhealth.com/locations/waco-hillcrest-pediatric-clinic 

REACH
1007 Camp Road
McGregor, Texas 76657
Phone: 254-848-7888
Fax: (254) 946-0189
Email: ride@reachtrc.org
Website: https://www.reachtrc.org/about_us/ 

Freedom Reigns
8525 County Road 523
Burleson, TX 76028
Phone: 682-593-9003
Email: info@frcounseling.com
Website: https://www.freedomreigns.net/contact-us

ROCK
2050 Rockride Ln
Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone: 512-930-7625
Fax: 512-863-9231
Website: https://rockride.org/

Heart of Texas Therapeutic Riding Center 
848 East White Oak
West, Texas 76691
Phone: 254-717-7017
Email: curtnshirl@yahoo.com 
Website: http://hottrc.com/ 

A Therapy Connection
1601 N Colins Blvd
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (972) 470-5855
Fax: (972) 470- 5875
Email: inof@atherapyconnection.com

Elite Therapy Center- Feeding Program
Waco Clinic (also have clinics in Temple, Harker, Killeen, Gatesville, and West)
601 W. Loop 340
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-399-8255
Email: heather.hollingsworth@elitetherapycenter.org
Website: https://www.elitetherapycenter.org/locations/

Empower Behavioral Health 
Feeding and Toilet Therapy
Address: 15140 Badger Ranch Blvd. 
Suite #301 and #302
Woodway, Texas 76712
Phone: (254) 545-9318
Website for Feeding: https://www.empowerbh.com/service/aba-feeding-therapy/
Website for Toilet therapy: https://www.empowerbh.com/service/toilet-training-sessions/

Feeding and Mealtime Behavior Intervention Program
Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities 
Hillcrest MacArthur Clinic
2201 Macarthur Drive Suite 101
Waco, Texas
Phone: (254) 710-7677
Email: bcdd@baylor.edu
Website:https://bcdd.soe.baylor.edu/programsservices/feeding-and-mealtime-behavior-intervention-program 

Focus Therapy- Feeding Clinic
Services offered in Temple, Austin, Round Rock and Waco 
Waco Address: 620 North Robinson Dr.
Robinson, Texas 76706
Waco Phone: 254-732-2262
Austin Phone: 512-356-9597
Website: https://www.focusbehavioral.com/feeding-clinic/

T2000 Feeding and Swallowing Program
Areas served: Amarillo, Austin, College Station, Corpus Cristi, Dallas, East Texas, Fort Worth, Houston, Tyler, Lubbock, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Temple
Headquarters: Corporate Central Division (Irving)
1431 Greenway Drive, Suite 500
Irving, TX 75038
Phone: (877) 688- 2520
Website: https://www.t2000.com/our-services/feeding-and-swallowing-program/

Wave Healthcare
Corporate Office: 121 Interpark Blvd. Ste. 300
San Antonio, Texas 78216 
Toll Free Phone: 866 935 9283
Website: https://wavehealthcare.com/nutritional-care-and-equipment/
Areas Served: Lubbock, Rio Grande Valley, Temple, Dallas/Fort Worth, Corpus Cristi, Houston

United Healthcare Children’s Foundation
Attn: MN017-W400
9700 Healthcare Lane
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Phone: 1 855-698-4223
Website: https://www.uhccf.org/
The mission of UHCCF is to provide medical grants to enhance the quality of life of children across the United States. 

National Autism Association of North Texas
Phone: 214-925-2722
Email: president@naa-nt.org
Website: https://www.naa-nt.org/

Autism Speaks- Grants for Families
Website: https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-grants-families
Autism Speaks website has a list of grants from national organizations. 

The Autism Community in Action
Obtaining Funding for an AAC Device
Website: https://tacanow.org/family-resources/obtaining-funding-for-an-aac-device/
Information on obtaining funding for an AAC device. 

Navigate Life Texas
Funding and Grants for Children with Disabilities
Website: https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/insurance-financial-help/funding-grants-for-children-with-disabilities
Navigate Life Texas provides an extensive list of grant opportunities.

The ARC of McLennan County
4901 Lakewood Drive
Waco, Texas 76710
Phone: (254) 756-7491
Email: info@wacoarc.org 
Website: https://wacoarc.org/

Autism Society of Texas
300 E. Highland Mall Blvd, Suite 205
Austin, Tx 78752
Phone: (512) 479- 4100 Ext 1
Website: https://www.texasautismsociety.org/

Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities
Hillcrest MacArthur Clinic
2201 Macarthur Drive Suite 101
Waco, Texas
Phone: (254) 710-7677
Email: bcdd@baylor.edu
Website: https://bcdd.soe.baylor.edu/ 

Children’s Special Needs Network
204 North East Street Suite F
Belton, Tx 76513
Phone: (254)- 933-7597 or (254)-933-7213
Toll Free: (800) 600-3940
Fax: (254) 933- 7313
Website: https://www.special-children.org/ 

Easterseals- North Texas/Central Texas offices
4443 North Josey Lane
Carrolton, Tx 75010
Phone: (972)-394-8900
Website: https://www.easterseals.com/northtexas

Education Service Center Region 12 Training Services 
2101 West Loop 340 
Waco, Tx 76712
Phone: (254) 297-1210
Fax: (254) 297-2960
Website: https://www.esc12.net/page/training
2023-24 Region 12 Regional School Directory: https://www.esc12.net/page/about_Schools

The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network
110 S 12th St, Waco, TX 76701
Phone: (254) 752-3451
Fax: (254) 752-7421
Website: https://www.hotbhn.org/services/intellectual-development-disabilities 

Mobilize Waco
Website: https://mobilizewaco.org/
Mobilize Waco is a disability justice coalition working toward full participation and leadership by people with disabilities in the Waco area. They advocate for access, increase disability visibility, and launch disabled residents into the leadership pipeline. 

Navigate Life Texas
Website: https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/
The Navigate Life Texas (NLT) website, a project supported by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS), was created to inform and empower parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs. Health care, education, insurance, transition to adulthood and how to connect with other parents are among the many topics found on NLT. Here, parents share their perspectives on challenges and rewards they have faced revealing their valuable first-hand experience.

Disability Rights Texas
Phone: 512- 454-4816
Website: https://disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/ 
Attorneys and advocates work to impact the lives of Texans with disabilities in the following ways: legal assistance, protect rights, educate policymakers, inform about rights, and referrals.

Texas Health and Human Services: Texas Health Steps
Mail Code H600
701 West 51^st Street 
Austin, Tx 78751
Website: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-members/texas-health-steps
Texas Health Steps is healthcare for children birth through age 20 who have Medicaid. Texas Health Steps gives your child free medical checkups starting at birth, and free dental checkups starting at 6 months of age. Checkups can help find health problems before they get worse and harder to treat.

The Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership
A guide to succeed with Medicaid
Website: https://www.tmhp.com/

Most Common Waivers for Autism 

• Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS)
• Home and Community-Based Services (HCS)
• Youth Empowerment Services (YES)
• Texas Home Living (TxHmL)

To Learn more about types of waivers, visit this website: https://www.txhealthsteps.com/static/courses/waivers/sections/section-1-4.html

Parents Helping Parents, Inc
1400 Parkmoor Av Ste 100
San Jose, CA 95126
Phone: (408) 727-5775
Email: info@php.com
Website: https://www.php.com/

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAID)
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 900
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 202-387-1968
Fax: 202-387-2193
Website: https://www.aaidd.org/home 

The Arc of the United States
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 534-3700
Toll-Free (800) 433-5255
Fax 202-534-3731
Website https://thearc.org/ 

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) 
Website:  https://www.aucd.org/template/page.cfm?id=25
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aucdnetwork
This is a network of interdisciplinary centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities. They offer a list of education and credible resources.

Elite Therapy Center
601 W Loop 340
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-399-8255
Website: https://www.elitetherapycenter.org/areas-of-occupational-therapy/

Premier Pediatric Therapy
In-Home Services
Phone: 888-865-4538
Website: https://premierpediatrictherapy.com/occupational-therapy/

Little Land Waco
1201 Hewitt Dr, Suite 107
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 572-8890
Website: https://www.littlelandplaygym.com/

Therapy 2000
Corporate Central Division (Irving)
1431 Greenway Drive, Suite 500
Irving, TX 75038
Phone: 512-359-3703
Email: info@t2000.com
Website: https://www.t2000.com/our-services/

Hope & Believe Pediatric Therapy - Waco Clinic
4900 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
Phone: (254) 848-6284

Hope & Believe Pediatric Therapy - Belton Clinic
578 South Wheat Rd,
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 598-2620
Website: https://ihopeandbelieve.com/primary-therapy-programs/occupational-therapy/

A Therapy Connection
1112 N. Floyd Rd. #9 
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (972) 470-5855
Website: https://www.atherapyconnection.com/

Care Options for Kids
900 Washington Avenue, Suite 602
Waco, TX 76701
Phone: 254-296-9792
Website: https://careoptionsforkids.com/locations/texas/waco

Shutt, Bryce MD (Ophthalmologist)
321 Richland West Circle 
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 756-4457
Website: https://www.waco-eye.com/dr-bryce-shutt-md 

Stacie Virden, OD, FAAO (Therapeutic Optometrist, Glaucoma Specialist)
1000 W Hwy 6, Ste. 210 
The Ridge Office Park 
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 776-8119
Website: https://www.wacovision.com/meet-our-doctors.html

Texas Children's
6621 Fannin Street 
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (832) 824-1000
Website: https://www.texaschildrens.org/departments/ophthalmology/special-needs-eye-clinic 

Aspire Vision Care
17261 Smyers Lane, Ste 100
Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone: 512-501-2100
Website: https://www.aspirevisioncare.com/eye-care-services/pediatric-eye-exams/eye-exams-for-special-needs-children/

Baylor Autism Resource Clinic
One Bear Place 97305
Waco, TX 76798
Phone: (254) 710-7677
Website: https://bcdd.soe.baylor.edu/clinics/baylor-autism-resource-clinic

Heart of Texas Autism Network
6801 Sanger Ave Suite 188 B
Waco, TX 76710
Phone: 254-863-1131
Website: https://www.hotan254.org/

Klaras Children’s Center Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
6400 Imperial Drive, Suite 107
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 296-2932
Website: https://www.kcceci.org/contact-us

Partners Resource Network
2032 82nd Street, Suite 102
Lubbock, Texas 79423
Phone: 806.762.1434
Website: https://prntexas.org/about-prn/

Joni & Friends
2001 W Plano Pkwy, #2060
Plano, TX 75075
Phone: (972) 941-4525
Email: texas@joniandfriends.org
Website: https://joniandfriends.org/texas/

Navigate Life Texas
For families raising children with disabilities
Information about College and Alternatives for Students with Disabilities 
Website:https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/transition-to-adulthood/college-and-alternatives-for-students-with-disabilities
This website includes helpful links and videos about how to navigate the transition between high school and college opportunities.

Region 12 Education Service Center
2101 West Loop 340
Waco, TX  76712
Phone: (254) 297-1212
Main Fax: (254) 297-2960
Website: https://www.esc12.net/

Texas Project First
Website: https://texasprojectfirst.org/en/providing-accurate-and-consistent-information-on-the-special-education-process/

Ascension Providence Rehabilitation
6101 Woodway Drive #160 
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-751-4133
Website: https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/texas/txwac/waco-ascension-providence-rehabilitation-services

A Therapy Connection
1112 N. Floyd Rd. #9 
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (972) 470-5855
Email: info@atherapyconnection.com
Website: http://www.atherapyconnection.com/ 

Endeavor Physical Therapy
1200 Richland Dr 
Suite G 
Waco, TX 76710
Phone: 254-772-0118
Email: endeavorwaco@h2health.com
Website: https://www.h2health.com/locations/endeavor/waco-tx/

Elite Therapy Center
601 W Loop 340
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-399-8255
Email: elite@elitetherapycenter.org
Website: https://www.elitetherapycenter.org/areas-of-physical-therapy//

Heart of Texas Physical Therapy
508 Lake Air Dr
Waco, TX 76710
Phone: (254) 301-7374
Email: info@hotpt.org
Website: https://hotpt.org/physical-therapy-treatments/physical-therapy/

Hope & Believe Pediatric Therapy - Waco Clinic
4900 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
Phone: (254) 848-6284
Website: https://ihopeandbelieve.com/primary-therapy-programs/physical-therapy/

Hope & Believe Pediatric Therapy - Belton Clinic
578 South Wheat Rd,
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 598-2620
Website: https://ihopeandbelieve.com/primary-therapy-programs/physical-therapy/

Little Land Waco
1201 Hewitt Dr, Suite 107
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 572-8890
Website: https://www.littlelandplaygym.com/location/waco

Premier Pediatric Therapy
In-home services
Phone: 888-865-4538
Website: https://premierpediatrictherapy.com/physical-therapy/

Therapy 2000
Corporate Central Division (Irving)
1431 Greenway Drive, Suite 500
Irving, TX 75038
Phone: 512-359-3703
Website: https://www.t2000.com/our-services/ 

Well Done Physical Therapy
2098 N Valley Mills Drive Suite B
Waco, TX 76710
Phone: 254-300-7123
Website: https://welldonept.com/ 

Care Options for Kids
900 Washington Avenue, Suite 602
Waco, TX 76701
Phone: 254-296-9792
Website: https://careoptionsforkids.com/locations/texas/waco

Think College: Institute for Community Inclusion

Boston, Massachusetts 02125
Phone: (617) 287-4300
Email: thinkcollege@umb.edu
Website: https://thinkcollege.net/about/what-is-think-college
Think College is a national initiative dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving research and practice in inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disability. It is based at the Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston.

Alvin Community College

Strive Program
Post-Secondary Program 
3110 Mustang Road
Alvin, Tx 77511
Phone: 281-756-3805
Email: strive@alvincollege.edu
Website: https://www.alvincollege.edu/cewd/strive.html
The STRIVE Program provides adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities post-secondary instruction to facilitate joining the workforce or furthering their education.  By exploring each student’s individual strengths and interests, we provide educational enrichment and pre-employment training skills designed to increase student’s independence and lead to employment.

Houston Community College 

VAST Academy 
1301 Alabama, 101c
Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713-718-5194
Email: barbara.fields@hccs.edu
Website: https://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/departments/hcc-vast-academy/ 
VAST Academy provides post-secondary transition programs and comprehensive support services, which lead to meaningful credentials, employment and independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Opportunities include vocational certificates, pre-college and freshman success bridge courses, career readiness credentials, internships and employment assistance offered through an inclusive, relevant and affordable avenue

Texas A&M

Aggie Achieve
Texas A&M College Station, TX
Phone: (979) 458-0297
Email: aggieachieve@tamu.edu
Website: https://aggieachieve.tamu.edu/
Aggie ACHIEVE at Texas A&M University is a comprehensive transition program (CTP) for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who have exited high school.

W.A.C.O Project – FOR ADULTS
Harrington Tower
637 Suite
Texas A&M University
Website: https://cdd.tamu.edu/education/waco-project/
The Work and College Opportunities (W.A.C.O.) project at Texas A&M is a 6-week program held in the summer for adults with a disability.
TWC-VR Transition Services, The Brazos Center for Independent Living (BVCIL) and the Center on Disability and Development collaborate to provide a unique college and employment experience.

Texas State University 

Bobcat RISE
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Website: https://www.education.txst.edu/departments/bobcat-rise.html
Bobcat RISE is Texas State University’s four-year residential inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD).

Texas Tech University

Case
2902 18^th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79409
Phone: 806-742-4561
Email: burkhart.educ@ttu.edu
Website: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/burkhartcenter/case/
The CASE program assists students with Autism and other developmental disabilities to navigate college and empower them to reach their postsecondary academic goals and to find competitive employment after graduation.

University of North Texas, Denton

UNT ELEVAR
1155 Union Circle #311070
Denton, Texas 76201
Phone: 940-565-2000
Email: elevar@unt.edu
Website: https://elevar.unt.edu/index.html
(Empower, Learn, Excel, enVision, Advance, Rise) is a four-year inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities (ID).

University of St. Thomas, Houston

Pragmatic Studies and PIDD
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: 713-525-2100
Email: admissions@stthom.edu
Website: https://www.stthom.edu/Visit
The Physically and Intellectually Developmentally Disabled (PIDD) Entrepreneurship initiative was developed for people who march to their own proverbial drummers; this population is full of the most creative people on the planet with the best ideas! This program was specifically designed to address those of us who learn differently and have innovative business ideas with the initiative and gumption to build those ideas into reality.

University of Texas at Austin

E4Texas
2901 Read Granberry Trail
Austin, TX 78758
Joe Tate- Program Manager
joetate@utexas.edu
(512) 232-0772
Destiny Garza- Senior Academic Program
destiny.garza@austin.utexas.edu
(512) 232-0773
Website: Texas E4 Info
E4Texas is a post-secondary opportunity for people with or without a disability, who are over the age of 18, who have a high school diploma, and are employment-focused.

Clinics

Cedar Crest Hospital
3500 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (833) 613-0875
Website: https://www.cedarcresthospital.com/

Waco Center for Youth
3501 North 19th Street 
Waco, TX 76708 
Phone: 254-756-2171 
Fax: 254-745-5398
Website:https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/state-hospitals/waco-center-youth

The Center for Children and Families
5207 Lake Shore Dr., Ste B
Waco, Texas 76710
Phone: 254-772-8055
Email: children.families.waco@gmail.com
Website: https://www.children-families.com/

Providence DePaul Clinic
301 Londonderry Drive 
Waco, Texas 76712
Phone: (254) 751-4880
Website: https://www.providence.net/facilities/35/depaulclinic.html

Sex Ed Rescue
Website: https://sexedrescue.com/puberty-101/
List of Books: https://sexedrescue.com/puberty-books-disability/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cathhakanson.
This website is dedicated to providing resources for families of children with disabilities. 

Health and Development Resources
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Website: https://vkc.vumc.org/vkc/resources/healthdevelopment/#:~:text=Puberty%2C%20Sex%2C%20and%20Sexuality%3A%20An%20Introduction%20for%20Autistic%20Teens%20and%20Adults%20%5BAdolescents%20and%20Young%20Adult%5D%20%E2%A4%93

Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas- Austin
12741 Research Blvd #401 
Austin, TX 78759
Phone: 512-876-8471
Website: https://www.eftx.org/ 
Areas Served: Amarillo, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock
The EFCST provides emotional support for persons with epilepsy, their family members or their care givers. Providing resources and information is a main focus to ensure proper education about epilepsy. Access to medical treatment is available for persons who meet qualifications and eligibility. They also have a number of camps, clinics and support groups all around Texas.

Camp Brainstorm
8601 Village Drive, 
Suite 220 
San Antonio, Tx 78217
Phone: (210) 653-5353
Email: Camp@EFCST.ord 
Website: https://www.campbrainstorm.com/
Camp Brainstorm is a five-day, four-night resident summer camp experience for children with epilepsy, ages 8-17, living in Central & South Texas, at no cost to families.

Gulf Coast Epilepsy Alliance (GCEA)
Phone: 409-299-5559
Email: info@gceatx.org
Website: https://gceatx.org/
Gulf Coast Epilepsy Alliance (GCEA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides direct services to individuals with seizure disorders and those touched by epilepsy in the Texas Gulf Coast. Counties served: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller and Wharton.

Texas Health and Human Services: Respite Provider Search
Website: https://apps.hhs.texas.gov/taketimetexas/search.cfm

Children’s Special Needs Network: Afternoon Respite
204 N. East Street, Suite F Belton, Tx 76513
Phone: (254) 933-7597
Email: csnn@special-children.org
Website: http://www.special-children.org/
One Saturday afternoon each month for families to bring all of their children (including siblings of child with special needs) for fun activities to give parents a much-needed break. Respite is held in Temple, Killeen and Waco.

The Heart of Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center 
1514 S New Road Waco Tx 76711
Phone: 254-292-1855
Contact for help connecting to caregivers. Counties Served: Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, and McLennan

Together for Good- Texas
Address: P.O. Box 20202, Waco, TX 76702
Phone number: 254-340-0303
Email: waco@tfgood.org
There are four primary ways that TFG volunteers serve: hosting children during a crisis (hosting range from one day to one year); hosting children for shorter periods (typically a weekend), so that parents are able to experience respite relief; building relationships with parents through parent advocacy; and meeting the practical needs of parents, such as meals or transportation.

Texas Health and Human Services: Personal Care Services 
Website: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-members/texas-health-steps/personal-care-services
Personal Care Services is a Medicaid benefit that helps clients with everyday tasks. These tasks are called activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. For more information, or for questions about the PCS benefit, call the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership PCS Client Line toll free at 888-276-0702, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Baylor Speech & Language Clinic
One Bear Place #97332
Waco, TX 76798
Phone: 254-710-2587
Website: https://csd.robbins.baylor.edu/speech-language-and-hearing-clinic

Premier Pediatric Therapy
In-Home Services
Phone: 888-865-4538
Website: https://premierpediatrictherapy.com/speech-therapy/ 

Hope & Believe Pediatric Therapy - Waco Clinic
4900 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
Phone:(254) 848-6284
Website: https://ihopeandbelieve.com/primary-therapy-programs/speech-therapy/

Hope & Believe Pediatric Therapy - Belton Clinic
578 South Wheat Rd
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 598-2620
Website: https://ihopeandbelieve.com/primary-therapy-programs/speech-therapy/

Therapy 2000
Corporate Central Division (Irving)
1431 Greenway Drive, Suite 500
Irving, TX 75038
Phone: 512-359-3703
Website: https://www.t2000.com/our-services/

Little Land Waco
1201 Hewitt Dr, Suite 107
Waco, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 572-8890
Website: https://www.littlelandplaygym.com/ 

A Therapy Connection
1112 N. Floyd Rd. #9 
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (972) 470-5855
Website: https://www.atherapyconnection.com/

Care Options for Kids
900 Washington Avenue, Suite 602
Waco, TX 76701
Phone: 254-296-9792
Website: https://careoptionsforkids.com/locations/texas/waco

Arc Teen/Young Adult Social Group (Waco) at Arc of McLennan County 
4901 Lakewood Drive
Waco, Texas 76710
Phone: (254) 756-7491
Website: https://wacoarc.org/programs-and-services/
The Arc offers a Saturday morning (second Saturday of the month at various locations) social/activity group for teens with disabilities.

Exceptional Family Member Program at Fort Hood (Killeen)
Exceptional Family Member Army Community Service 
Building 121, The Rivers Building, Corner of 761st Tank Battalion Ave. & T.J. Mills Boulevard.
Phone: (254) 287-6070
Website: http://www.hoodmwr.com/acs/efmp.html 
Exceptional members, also known as EFM, are family members of soldiers.

Parents Helping Parents
Phone: (408) 727-5775
Website: https://www.php.com
Parents Helping Parents offers many disability support groups for families. They are intended to help people find others who share their life experiences. Each support group is a place to get information from others, reduce feelings of isolation, get and give support, and meet people who understand you and your family.

Texas Parent to Parent
8500 Shoal Creek Blvd., Unit 117
Austin, TX 78757
Phone: (512) 458-8600
Email: info@txp2p.org
Website: https://www.txp2p.org/

As You Are
Phone: (866) 219-8595
Website: https://asyouare.com/
Insurances Accepted: Aetna • Blue Cross Blue Shield • Medicaid • TRICARE • United Healthcare

 Stone Bride Behavioral Health- 
Toll free: 1-866-720-6792
Website: https://stonebridgealliance.com/
Stonebridge is headquartered in San Antonio and has offices in Lubbock and Houston. They service cities and counties throughout the State of Texas.

Cortica
Insurances Accepted: Aetna • Blue Cross Blue Shield • Tufts Health Plan
Website: https://www.corticacare.com/