Local & National Down Syndrome Organizations
Greater Clear Lake Families Exploring Down Syndrome Down Syndrome Association of Houston Father’s Joy (Christian ministry for special needs) National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
Down Syndrome Facts
NDSS About Down Syndrome Down Syndrome Fact Sheet 4 (2004, January)
Early Childhood Intervention DARS Inquiry Line for ECI Referrals: 1-800-628-5115
Special Schools
The Rise School of Houston : 713-532-7473 The Arbor School : 713-827-8830 The Horizon School : 281-648-2466
Medicaid Waiver Program Interest Lists (Waiting lists) Put your child on these now to insure services are available if you need them. Some of these lists are 10 years long! Department of Aging and Disability Services: 1-877-438-5658 • Community Living Assistance and Supportive Services (CLASS) • Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) • Children with Special Health Needs (CSHCN) MHMRA (Harris County) : 713-970-7799 • Home & Community Based Services (HCS)- more info • In Home and Family Support (IHFS) MHMRA (Galveston/Brazoria Counties) : 1-800-643-0967 • Home & Community Based Services (HCS) • In Home and Family Support (IHFS)
For more information on medicaid waivers: http://www.texasmedicaidwaivers.com
Special Education Law Wright’s Law website
Medical Information Texas Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Clinic : 832-822-3400; American Academy of Pediatrics Health Supervision for Children with Down Syndrome (health guidelines)
Sign Language American Sign Language Browser (Michigan State University) Clear Lake area sign language classes
Local Recreational Organizations Kennedy Dance Theatre’s Special Needs Dance Program Music Together (early childhood music program) Special Olympics Film Club
Inclusion & Education www.inclusion.com www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion www.circleofinclusion.org www.kidstogether.org/inclusion.htm www.specialednet.com/inclusion.htm www.inclusiveschools.org Online Behavior tutorials: uacoe.arizona.edu/pbis/ National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals: www.nrcpara.org Starfall (encourages reading for pre-K to 1st grade with activities and stories): www.starfall.com Fun learning materials for children with special needs: www.superduperinc.com
Down Syndrome Products Down Syndrome Dolls (Downi Creations, Inc.) Hip Helpers (assist children with low muscle tone to sit correctly)
