Community Resources
Seasons of Change
Mission: "In collaboration with community partners, researched based programs are provided to adolescents and families that will provide them with life skills to make better decisions and healthier choices and to become self-sufficient leaders."
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Shine Behavior Consulting
Amber Olson, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, Founder/Parent Support Specialist
Mission: “To equip parents and caregivers with the tools they need to help their child or adult thrive, both at home and in the community.”
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Short Law Firm, PLLC
Mission: “To provide unparalleled service to every client, every time with care and compassion through each legal matter.”
Contact Information:
Email: coordinator@shuttlawfirm.com
Phone: (214) 302 - 8197
Website: www.shuttlawfirm.com
Address: 522 Bishop Avenue, Richardson, Texas 75081
Silent Voyces
Mission: "To provide advocacy and resources for special needs children ages 0-21. The organization will serve as a resource to families by collaborating with federal, state and local organizations to establish advocacy, training, education, legislative development and financial support."
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Single Parent Advocate
Mission: "The mission of Single Parent Advocate is to help single-parent families move from crisis to stability and success by:
Meeting practical needs like food, school supplies, and essential household items.
Providing education, mentoring, and encouragement for parents.
Creating community so parents and children feel seen, valued, and loved.
The heart behind everything: the best gift a child can receive is a happy, healthy, whole, and hopeful parent."
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Mission: “Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.”
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Solutions for Special Needs Families
Amy Louis, President
Mission: "At Solutions for Special Needs Families, our mission is to listen to families’ concerns for their loved one’s current and future needs. This is the first step in planning for the family’s immediate needs and long-term goals. Solutions for Special Needs Families can then determine how best to assist the family. Some families need help by filing an SSI application, appealing a denial of SSI benefits, receiving guidance on how to receive the maximum SSI benefit, or what steps to take if their disabled adult child is working for Special Needs Families’ scope of work, we can strategically partner with specialized professionals throughout the state to meet those needs."
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SoundStarts Music Therapy
Mary Altom, Founder
Mission: “To use songs, instruments, movement and musical play to create sessions around each child’s strengths, needs and interests. Every session is designed to feel engaging and supportive while working toward meaningful goals for your child.”
Contact Information:
Phone: (469) 443 - 6224
Address (Frisco): 8380 Warren Parkway #701, Frisco, Texas 75034
Address (Grapevine): 2311 Mustang Drive, Suite 100, Grapevine, Texas 76051
Address (Prosper): 1630 W. Prosper Trail #1420, Prosper, Texas 75078
Address (Plano): 2621 Summit Avenue, Suite 400, Plano, Texas 75074
Spark Learning
DFW Contact: Laura LeBlanc
Ages: 18 months through adulthood (no age maximums)
Services: In DFW- in home and community-based individual and group ABA therapy. We provide services in a variety of environments including daycares, schools, during extracurricular activities, etc.
Insurances accepted: Aetna, Blue Cross, United, Optum, TriCare
Mission Statement: "Our mission is to create a lasting impact on the lives of our families by setting a higher standard of care and fostering meaningful progress through empathy and excellence. We believe children learn best when they feel comfortable, feel cared for, and are having fun."
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Speak It Therapy Solutions
Adanna Burrell, Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist
Mission: “To elevate the development of children through private therapy services, support fellow speech-language pathologists, and provide leadership development and contract therapy services.”
Contact Information:
Phone: 214-432-6535
Address: 1212 E. Arapaho Road, Richardson, Tx 75081
The following list of resources is provided for informational purposes only. The Not Forgotten 1st has compiled these resources based on our personal experiences and the experiences of others, but we encourage you to conduct your own thorough research and due diligence before engaging any of these providers. Your interactions and any agreements with these third parties are solely between you and the provider. By using this resource list, you acknowledge and agree that The Not Forgotten 1st is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.