From our Help Line and workshops to hundreds of resources, we’re here to inform, answer questions, and support you!
Parent and Family Engagement
Our Help Line delivers personalized direct assistance to parents, caregivers, and professionals in English and Spanish, with interpretation available in other languages, on a variety of disability-related topics.
Community Support
Our Community Support offers in-depth one-to-one sessions with educators in neighborhoods throughout DFW.
Workshops
Our workshops instruct parents, caregivers, professionals, and young adults on topics that cover early childhood, school-age, and transition-age issues. Individuals may attend in person or learn remotely through interactive live streams with experts in the disability community.
Youth and Transition Services
The SEN Program works with young people with disabilities who want assistance to reach their job training and higher education goals. Participants will create a meaningful post-secondary plan, receive coaching to support their progress, and be connected with programs and services to support their success.
Who is eligible? Young people who:
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Have an IEP, 504 Plan, or any documented disability
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Are between the ages of 16-20
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Live or attend school in DFW
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Want support to:
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Create a career plan based on personal interests
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Explore post-high school training and education opportunities
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Apply for job training programs, college, or other academic programs
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Obtain benefits, services, and supports needed to achieve post-secondary goals
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Participants will have an opportunity to:
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Engage in ongoing one-to-one transition coaching sessions
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Get connected with benefits, programs, and services to support their goals
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Strengthen self-advocacy skills and develop a strong understanding of disability rights
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Develop new skills in fun and interactive workshops
