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Resource Database 180 - 269
Key Code Name 1 Name 2 Contact Name Address 1 Address 2 City State Country Zip Code Phone 1 Phone 2 Fax E-mail Address Web Site Description Level Catagory 1 Catagory 2 Catagory 3 Catagory 4 Resource Type Last Updated
180 Special Olympics, Inc. Region 10 - (214) 943-9981 Kennedy Foundation 1325 G. St. NW Suite 500 Washington DC U.S.A. 20005 (202) 628-3630




3 Recreational Programs 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
181 Camp Summit, Inc.

2915 LBJ Freeway Suite 185 Dallas TX U.S.A. 75234-7607 (972) 484-8900
(972)620-1945

Summer camp for developmentally and physically challenged children 6yrs & up 1 Recreational Programs 0 0 0 Company (for-profit) 5/ 8/98
182 Play Options Unlimited, Inc.

P.O. Box 7283
Dallas TX U.S.A. 75209 (214) 369-8983



Therapeutic Play therapies for special needs children 1 Recreational Programs 0 0 0 Company (for-profit) 5/ 8/98
183 Hamblin, Darlyn

2333 Hazy Meadow Ln.
Flower Mound TX U.S.A. 75028 (972) 539-9702 (214)332-0485


Sign Language Inerpreter 1 Products and Services 0 0 0 Individual (professional) 5/ 8/98
185 O.A.S.I.S - On-line Asperger's Syndrome Information and Support





U.S.A.





Web site only 3 Support Groups Information Organizations Diagnostic Resources 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
186 University Of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston Center for Human Development Research Katherine Loveland Ph.D. Dept of Psychiaty & Behavioral Sciences 1300 Morsund Houston TX U.S.A. 77030 (713) 791-6739

klovelnd@msi66.msi.uth.tmc.edu

2 Physicians/Treatment Centers 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
187 American Speech Language and Hearing Association

10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville MD U.S.A. 20852 (800) 638-8255 (301)897-8682
irc@asha.org
Referrals to Speech/Language Professionals, Facilitated Communication 3 Information Organizations Products and Services Reading Materials Resources 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
188 Information and Referral Center of Collin County

1569 Avenue K
Plano TX U.S.A. 75074 (972) 422-1850 (800)725-4936


Referrals to local non-profit groups, government agencies, social services, clubs, support groups, and community activity 1 Information Organizations 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
189 Federal Information Center





U.S.A.
(800) 688-9889



Information Hotline to Federal Prgrams 3 Information Organizations 0 0 0 Government Agency 5/ 8/98
190 Child Care Answers, North Texas





U.S.A.
(800) 441-7865



Referrals to local child care centers matching children's needs, locations, cost, hours, and type of care 1 Schools 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
191 Day Care Center Dallas





U.S.A.
(214) 828-9900



Child Care center for special needs children. Therapuetic services available. 1 Schools Physicians/Treatment Centers 0 0 Individual (for-profit) 5/ 8/98
192 Easter Seals Little Miracle Child Care Center



Carrollton TX U.S.A.
(214) 394-4000



Child Care center for children age 6weeks to 6 years. 1 Schools 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
193 Child Guidance Center of Collin County





U.S.A.
(972) 423-8095



Diagnostic evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents with emotional problems 1 Counselors Physicians/Treatment Centers 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
194 Plano Adult Literacy Council





U.S.A.
(214) 424-7323



Referral service to classes and tutoring to adults wanting to learn to read. 1 Education Resources 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
195 Interracial Family & Social Alliance





U.S.A.
(214) 559-6929



Support and education for interracial families. 1 Support Groups 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
196 Plano Public Library





U.S.A.
(972) 964-4250




1 Reading Materials Resources 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
197 Legal Services of North Texas



Dallas TX U.S.A.
(972) 748-1234



Advocacy for low income families in North Texas 1 Legal Programs Advocacy Groups 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
198 Public Health Department of Collin County





U.S.A.
(972) 424-1460



Child, adolescent, and adult health and dental services at various locations. 1 Health Issue Groups 0 0 0 Government Agency 5/ 8/98
199 Housing Authority of Plano McKinney (972) 542-5641
Dallas (214) 951-8300





U.S.A.
(972) 423-4928



Housing for families or persons with disabilities with limited income. 1 Life Services Groups 0 0 0 Government Agency 5/ 8/98
200 Collin County Training and Employment Program



McKinney TX U.S.A.
(972) 569-4650



Assists with career planning, training programs, resume writing and job leads. 1 Employment Programs 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
201 Volunteer Center of Collin County





U.S.A.
(972) 422-1050



Recruits volunteers for local nonprofit agencies. 1 Employment Programs 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
202 Deaf Action Center



Dallas
U.S.A.
(214) 521-0407



Information and referral for various services 1 Information Organizations 0 0 0 Individual (for-profit) 5/ 8/98
203 Easter Seal Society Carrollton (972) 394-8900
Plano (972) 516-9160



Dallas TX U.S.A.
(214) 358-5261



Diagnoses and treatment of children age 0-18yrs with disabilities. Special needs equipment loan program. 1 Physicians/Treatment Centers Life Services Groups 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
204 REACH of Dallas Resource Center on Independent Living





U.S.A.
(214) 630-4796



Assists individuals with disabilities with information and referrals, independent living skills, housing, transportation, and employment services. Offers a camp for children age 1-25 that focuses on transition issues. 1 Life Services Groups Information Organizations 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
205 Texas Commission for the Blind



Dallas
U.S.A.
(214) 350-0500



Provides information, employment assistance, and independent living skills for persons who are visually impaired. 1 Life Services Groups Information Organizations 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
206 Artreach-Dallas, Inc.





U.S.A.
(214) 827-1025



Provides tickets to special events and performances for persons with disabilities in Dallas/Ft. Worth 1 Recreational Programs 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
207 Very Special Arts Festival



Plano TX U.S.A.





Art event held in Plano. TX in February for children with special needs 1 Recreational Programs 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
208 American Diabetes Association

P.O. Box 363
Mount Morris IL U.S.A. 61054-0363 (800) 342-2383


www.diabetes.org Information and support for individuals with diabetes. 3 Support Groups Health Issue Groups Information Organizations 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
209 Association on Higher Education and Disability





U.S.A.
(614) 488-4972



Information on education issues past high school for indivduals with disabilities. 3 Education Resources 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
210 Center on Education and Training for Employment





U.S.A.
(800) 848-4815



Information on job training and placement 3 Employment Programs 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
211 DATCIL Director's Association of Texas Centers with Independent Living




U.S.A.
(512) 467-0744



Information on independent living for individuals with disabilities 3 Life Services Groups Information Organizations 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
213 Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities




TX U.S.A.
(512) 463-5739



State Committee dealing with issues of interest to individuals with disablitiies. 2 Government/Lobbying Issues Information Organizations 0 0 Government Agency 5/ 8/98
214 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD Discrimination Hotline




U.S.A.
(800) 669-9777



Hotline for housing discrimination complaints 3 Government/Lobbying Issues 0 0 0 Government Agency 5/ 8/98
215 Institute for Rehabilitation and Research





U.S.A.
(800) 447-3422




3 Research Organizations 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
216 Job Opportunities for the Blind





U.S.A.
(800) 638-7518




3 Employment Programs 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
217 National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education





U.S.A.
(800) 321-6223




3 Education Resources 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
218 National Down Syndrome Society

666 Broadway, 8th Flr
New York NY U.S.A. 10012-2317 (212) 460-9330
(212)979-2873 info@ndss.org www.ndss.org Newsletter, referrals to local resources, local affiliate groups, & conferences 3 Support Groups Information Organizations Advocacy Groups Research Organizations Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
219 Brain Injury Association

1776 Massachusetts Ave NW Suite 100 Washington DC U.S.A. 20036-1904 (800) 444-6443 (202)296-6433 (202)296-8850
www.biausa.org Newsletter, referrals to local resources, local chapters, & conferences. 3 Support Groups Information Organizations Advocacy Groups Research Organizations Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
220 National Multiple Sclerosis Society

733 3rd Ave, 6th Flr
New York NY U.S.A. 10017-3288 (800) 344-4867 (212)986-3240 (212)986-7981 irc@nmss.org www.nmss.org Newsletter, networking, referrals to local resources, local chapters, & conferences 3 Support Groups Information Organizations Advocacy Groups Research Organizations Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
221 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

6931 Arlington Rd.
Bethesda MD U.S.A. 20814 (800) 344-4823 (301)951-4422 (301)951-6378 info@cff.org www.cff.org Newsletter, networking, referrals to local resources, local chapters, & conferences 3 Support Groups Information Organizations Advocacy Groups Research Organizations Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
222 Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America

1125 15th St. NW Suite 502 Washington DC U.S.A. 20005 (800) 727-8462 (202)466-7643 (202)466-8940 info@aafa.org www.aafa,org Newsletter, networking, referrals to local resources, & local chapters 3 Support Groups Information Organizations Advocacy Groups Research Organizations Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
223 National Organization on Disability





U.S.A.
(800) 248-2253




3 Information Organizations 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
224 National Rehabilitation Information Center NARIC
8455 Colesville Rd. Suite 935 Silver Spring MD U.S.A. 20910-3319 (800) 346-2742 (301)495-5626 (301)587-1967
www.naric.com.naric Federally funded information clearinghouse. 3 Information Organizations 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
225 National Spinal Cord Injury Association

8300 Colesville Rd. Suite 551 Silver Spring MD U.S.A. 20910 (800) 962-9629 (301)588-6959 (301)588-9414 NSCIA2@aol.com www.spinalcord.org Newsletter, networking, referrals to local resources, & local chapters. 3 Support Groups Information Organizations Research Organizations 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
226 Spina Bifida Association of America

4590 MacArthur Blvd NW #250
Washington DC U.S.A. 20007-4226 (800) 621-3141 (202)944-3285 (202)944-3295 sbaa@sbaa.org www.sbaa.org Newsletter, referrals to local resources, local chapters, & conferences 3 Support Groups Information Organizations Research Organizations 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
227 Talking Book Program





U.S.A.
(800) 252-9605



Books on tape for the hearing impaired. 3 Reading Materials Resources 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
228 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired




TX U.S.A.
(512) 451-8494




2 Information Organizations Advocacy Groups Education Resources Government/Lobbying Issues Government Agency 5/ 8/98
229 Texas Department of Health and Human Services State Medicaid Director Linda K. Wertz P.O. 13247
Austin TX U.S.A. 78711 (512) 424-6517
(512)424-6585

Texas Health Steps hotline for screening, diagnostic, and treatment referrals for Texans on Medicaid 1-800-695-6734 2 Health Issue Groups Government/Lobbying Issues 0 0 Government Agency 5/ 8/98
230 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board




TX U.S.A.
(512) 483-6100




2 Education Resources Government/Lobbying Issues 0 0 Government Agency 5/ 8/98
231 Texas Literacy Council




TX U.S.A.
(800) 441-7323




2 Education Resources Government/Lobbying Issues 0 0 Government Agency 5/ 8/98
232 Texas Parent Teacher Association




TX U.S.A.
(800) 825-5782



local chapters 2 Education Resources 0 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
233 Texas School for the Blind




TX U.S.A.
(800) 872-5273




2 Education Resources Physicians/Treatment Centers 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
234 Texas Youth Commission




TX U.S.A.
(512) 483-5000




2 Government/Lobbying Issues Recreational Programs 0 0 Government Agency 5/ 8/98
235 Allergy Induced Autism Support and Self-Help Group
Brenda O-Reilly 3 Palmera Ave. Calcott Reading Berkshire
United Kingdom RG3 7DZ (073) 441-9460




4 Support Groups Information Organizations Health Issue Groups 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
236 American Academy of Environmental Medicine

P.O. Box 16106
Denver CO U.S.A. 80216 (303) 622-9755



Information related to various allergies 3 Information Organizations Health Issue Groups 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
237 American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

2366 East Lake Ave. Suite 322 Seattle WA U.S.A. 98102 (206) 323-7610



Resources for alternative medicine 3 Information Organizations Health Issue Groups 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
238 Feingold Association of the United States

P.O. Box 6550
Alexandria VA U.S.A. 22306 (703) 768-3287



Information on food allergies 3 Health Issue Groups Information Organizations 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
239 International Health Foundation

P.O. Box 3494
Jackson TN U.S.A. 38303 (901) 427-8100



Information on various health issues including food allergies 4 Information Organizations Health Issue Groups 0 0 Group (non-profit) 5/ 8/98
240 EDEN Family of Programs

One Logan Drive
Princton NJ U.S.A. 08540 (609) 987-0099



Programs for adults with disabilities 3 Life Services Groups Physicians/Treatment Centers