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Advocacy Incorporated
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The mission of Advocacy, Inc. is to advocate for, protect, and advance the legal, human, and service rights of Texans with disabilities. Based in Austin, Texas.
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Aggie Guide-Dogs and Service-Dogs
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(AGS) Student service organization formed to 1)educate the community and other students about the purpose and values of having guide-dogs and service-dogs and 2)support organizations like the Southwest Guide Dog Foundation and Canine Companions for Independence.
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All Walks of Life
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Collects data, publishes reports, and offers educational presentations in order to prevent violence against the disabled.
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American Council of the Blind of Texas
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ACBT is a chapter of the national organization of the American Council of the Blind. ACBT represents the interests of blind and visually impaired Texans.
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Deaf Celebration
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Annual event celebrating deaf heritage. Site includes a list of programs and committees, photos, meeting schedule, and a calendar.
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Deaf Network
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Directory of resources for the deaf.
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Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic of Texas
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Non-profit educational library serving people who cannot read standard print due to visual impairment, dyslexia, or other physical disability. Includes information about how to volunteer or borrow.
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Texas Association of the Deaf
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Addresses the needs of deaf and hard of hearing citizens. Site includes photos, newsletters, and membership information.
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Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
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Includes contact information for counselors and staff, publications, projects and RFPs, and links to resources.
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Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
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The primary state agency for Texas for retraining/rehabilitation services for people with disabilities.
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Texas State Independent Living Council
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Mission: to promote the philosophy of independent living and to promote the expansion of quality consumer directed independent living service programs statewide.
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The Arc of Texas
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Expanding opportunities for people with mental retardation and other developmental difficulties. Calendar, chapter events, available training and information resources.
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The Disability Policy Consortium
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Independent group of statewide advocacy organizations for public policy that promotes and supports Texans with disabilities. Action alerts, legislative issues, and job bank.
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Texas Commission for the Blind
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Goals are to assist Texans who are blind or visually impaired to (1) secure or maintain employment in careers consistent with their capabilities and (2) live as independently as possible consistent with their skills, abilities and interests.
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Texas Hearing and Service Dogs
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Training and placement of dogs for the hearing impaired or disabled.
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Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
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State agency authorized to support families with children with disabilities or developmental delays. Includes information about finding services and a calendar of events.
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Vocational Assessments
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Includes a process that systematically uses work activities as the focal point for assessment of capabilities. Contact information is provided.
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