Community Resources
Special Connections
Jennifer Griffith, Founder
Mission: “Our mission is simple: to bring joy, foster connection, and create inclusive recreational experiences for individuals of all ages with special needs and disabilities. Through adaptive bike rides and other mobility equipment, we help families in the Dallas/Fort Worth area enjoy movement and find a special connection together.”
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Special Needs Connect
Mission: "To help churches start and strengthen special needs ministries...and equip, empower, and encourage Texas church leaders through monthly meetings in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Houston. "
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Special Needs Families of Southeast Texas
Mission: “To have a place where families can connect and share stories and resources.”
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Special Strong Adaptive & Inclusive Fitness
Manju Nivsarkar, M.Ed. (ABA), Owner & Adaptive Fitness Trainer
Mission: “To unlock the strength and confidence within the mind, body, and spirit of every individual impacted by mental, physical and cognitive challenges in order to live a more independent and abundant life.”
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SPEDTex
Mission: "Resources to understand your child's disability and rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and to promote collaboration for effective services to children with disabilities in our state."
Spanish speaking support available
(Apoyo disponible en español)
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Speech Breakthroughs
Speech Therapy
Mission: "We believe in collaborating with families and empowering them to succeed beyond the therapy room."
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St. Anthony Academy
(Special Education Department)
Dr. Onjaleke M. Brown (Superintendent/Principal)
LaJasley Ray (Special Education Director & 504 Coordinator)
Mission: "St. Anthony's mission is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who make better decisions for themselves and the world through intercultural understanding and respect. The school focuses on curriculum, innovative instruction, and parent and community involvement."
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Stacy's Sensory Solutions
Mission: "We empower people by giving them custom solutions for unique needs."
Contact Information:
Phone: (972) 599 - 1220
Phone(Spanish): (469) 322 - 9233
Address: 2600 Technology Dr, STE 100, Plano, TX 75074
Star Transit
Mission: “Improving quality of life through safe, affordable, and reliable mobility.”
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Phone: (877) 631-5278
Address:500 Industrial Blvd., P O Box 703, Terrell, TX 75160
(“STAR Transit is a public bus transportation service, offering bus transportation in Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Mesquite, Balch Springs, Seagoville, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster and Wilmer.”)
Stephanie Cole
Northwestern Mutual
Financial Representative
Mission: “To guide families of individuals with special needs through the critical process of building strong, thoughtful long-term financial plans.”
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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.