Resources
Medicaid Waiver Information
Read here for all the details on how to ensure you are planning for your child’s future.
Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network
https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/about2
The mission of the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network is to connect, support, and provide accurate information to families with a Down syndrome diagnosis.
Down Syndrome Education International
DSE-USA supports scientific research and delivers evidence-based advice and information to improve educational outcomes for children with Down syndrome.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Manual
A great (and free) resource for parents learning how to navigate the special education system.
Lumind IDSC Foundation
Lumind accelerates research to increase availability of therapeutic, diagnostic, and medical care options.
National Down Syndrome Society
The National Down Syndrome Society is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome.
Navigate Life Texas
This website is especially for families and parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs and is designed to offer support, inspiration, resources, and links to services available.
Texas Project First
A project of the Texas Education Agency committed to providing accurate and consistent information to parents and families of students with disabilities.
Transition in Texas
The purpose of this website is to provide viewers with knowledge of the secondary transition process to facilitate student progress toward attainment of their postsecondary goals. On this site you will find resources for students, parents, educators and agency resources.
Understood.org
Parents want the best for their children. We do, too. For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey. Find their resources here.
Wrightslaw
Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.