Helpful Links
The Mission of Family to Family Network is to help families of children with disabilities by providing information, training, referral and support.
Best Buddies International
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Mikey's Place informs, connects and supports families who are raising children with disabilities.
Inspiring HANDS, Inc. offers annual Camperships Scholarships to Camp Blessing Texas. Please use the link HERE to apply
Sometimes, a device is all that stands in the way of an individual with a disability achieving independence or pursuing their passion. When that device is not available in the marketplace, that’s when May We Help’s volunteers step in. They are a team of engineers, industrial designers, inventors, welders, woodworkers, seamstresses, doctors, occupational and physical therapists whose skill sets come together to design, build and deliver custom devices at no cost to hundreds of recipients every year.
Equine assisted activities and therapy provides the tools for special individuals to achieve emotional and physical milestones that may otherwise be unattainable. Near The Woodlands, TX.
KNOWAutism was founded in 2013 with the goal of helping families of children with autism better navigate the process of diagnosis, treatment, intervention, and education. They provide direct financial assistance to the special needs/IDD community. You can contact them for potential CBTX scholarship opportunities.
At We Choose Happy, we believe in the power of compassion and kindness to transform lives. Through our unique program, we have the privilege of granting “Happies”, to individuals facing the challenges of living with different disabilities.
*What is a Happy?* A Happy is a gift, experience, equipment, or anything to make someone happy. It’s a southern way of saying gift*
The Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program is a one-time $1,500 online grant for parents/guardians of eligible students served by special education and who are enrolled in a Texas public school. Parents/guardians of eligible students can use the online accounts to shop the marketplace to obtain educational materials and resources such as textbooks, curriculum, or technology devices and/or services such as additional speech therapy, tutoring, or other specific services.
Churches that have special needs Programs
If you have a loved one with special needs, Tallowood Treasures Classes are for those whose different abilities are celebrated and accommodated as they learn about God. For those able to attend a typical Sunday School class but need a little help to do so, they provide a Buddy to accompany them to class. A trained staff member is on duty to help with medical or personal care needs.
Special Blessings serves children with special needs. We offer Sunday morning programs as well as other social and recreational opportunities. Our desire is to share the love of Christ with your child and help them build Godly relationships that will last a lifetime.
Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church provides a nurturing and supportive environment to people with special needs. They are able to grow in their faith in God while experiencing the redeeming love of Jesus Christ through education, fellowship, music, outreach, prayer, stewardship, and worship. Special Blessings programs include Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, monthly respite events, parent support group, and more.
“The JOY Ministry” empowers the special needs population by sharing the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. You are invited to witness the activity of the Holy Spirit throughout the halls of The JOY Place. We’ve adapted Sunday school and worship to meet the needs of students attending. All ages and abilities are welcomed. “The Lord has done great things for us, and our hearts are filled with JOY.” – Psalms 126:3
This ministry embraces people with special needs and provides a warm and welcoming place for them to attend Sunday School, fellowship with each other, and to hear God’s word. WinGS is staffed with a program coordinator and a team of volunteers (“Buddies”) who work one-on-one with each child. All children complete a registration form in advance of admission to the program so specific needs can be met.
Church is for everyone! River Pointe Church provides an environment where kids, teens, and adults with special needs can learn about Jesus in a setting that is safe, loving and conducive to their learning style. Their classes have a low student-to-teacher ratio to provide the attention that each person needs. Each week, students will learn a new way to know, love and follow Jesus.
Their Mission is...
To minister to individuals with special needs and their families or caregivers, to educate church members about the nature of various kinds of special needs and to affect change in attitudes, programs, communication and accessibility so that all will feel welcome at MDUMC