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- Advocacy Incorporated - 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.
www.advocacyinc.org
- Aggie Guide-Dogs and Service-Dogs - (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.
stuact.tamu.edu/stuorgs/ags
- All Walks of Life - Collects data, publishes reports, and offers educational presentations in order to prevent violence against the disabled.
www.awol-texas.org
- American Council of the Blind of Texas - 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.
www.main.org/acbt
- Deaf Celebration - Annual event celebrating deaf heritage. Site includes a list of programs and committees, photos, meeting schedule, and a calendar.
www.deafcelebration.com
- Deaf Network - Directory of resources for the deaf.
www.deafnetwork.com
- Texas Association of the Deaf - Addresses the needs of deaf and hard of hearing citizens. Site includes photos, newsletters, and membership information.
www.deaftexas.org
- Texas Commission for the Blind - 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.
www.tcb.state.tx.us
- Texas Fiesta Educativa - Project P.O.D.E.R. - Community based organization providing information, support, and training services for multicultural families of youth aged 1-21 who have a disability
www.tfepoder.org
- Texas Hearing and Service Dogs - Training and placement of dogs for the hearing impaired or disabled.
www.servicedogs.org
- Texas State Independent Living Council - Mission: to promote the philosophy of independent living and to promote the expansion of quality consumer directed independent living service programs statewide.
texsilc.home.texas.net
- Texas Workers Comp Advisor Newsletter - Covers all aspects of the workers compensation system in Texas.
www.txwcadvisor.com
- The Arc of Texas - Expanding opportunities for people with mental retardation and other developmental difficulties. Calendar, chapter events, available training and information resources.
www.thearcoftexas.org
- Vocational Assessments - Includes a process that systematically uses work activities as the focal point for assessment of capabilities. Contact information is provided.
www.vocationalassessments.com
- Texas Rehabilitation Commission - The primary state agency for Texas for retraining/rehabilitation services for people with disabilities.
www.rehab.state.tx.us
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