Community Resources
Texas Department of Public Safety
Nerissa Bell
Mission: "Texas residents can obtain a photo ID card from the Texas Department of Public Safety that is valid for up to six years. It is an official document used to verify a person's identity."
Nerissa is available to assist individuals with exceptionalities and their families with specific needs related to:
Identification cards
Driver's licenses
Disability parking placards
Other state-issued credentials
She is here to help navigate the application processes, answer your questions, and ensure you have the necessary information and support.
Contact Information:
Texas Department of Public Safety
Assistance for People with Disabilities
Below is the link that allows individuals and families with disabilities to be able to make a special appointment to be served:
Contact Information:
Texas Health and Human Services
Mission: "We serve Texas."
"Texas Health and Human Services, also known as the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), helps more than 7.5 million Texans every month. The agency supports the needs of mothers, children and families through programs such as Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, women’s health and behavioral health services."
Contact Information:
Phone: (512) 424-6500
Address: 4601 W. Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78751-3146
Texas Hearts Foundation
Mission: "To improve cardiac emergency readiness through AED placement, CPR training, and community awareness. Our mission is to ensure that individuals, businesses and communities are better prepared to respond to sudden cardiac emergencies and save lives."
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Texas Native Health
Mission: “Strengthening and encouraging the health and well-being of Native Americans.”
Contact Information:
Texas Sibling Network
Mission: "To create a community for adult siblings of people with disabilities by adult siblings of people with disabilities. The Network provides support, resources, leadership, and advocacy skill building opportunities for siblings."
Contact Information:
Texas SPED Support
Mission: "Technical assistance and support needs for the state."
"Discover special education resources and learning opportunities from experts in the field."
Contact Information:
Phone: (512) 463-9793
Address: 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Mission: “Disability rights are civil rights. From voting to parking, the ADA is a law that protects people with disabilities in many areas of public life.”
Contact Information:
The Arc of DFW Area
Julia Chalker, Director
Mission: “To be a driving force for advocacy and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the DFW Metroplex.”
Contact Information:
The Barber Experience
Mission: “To elevates your style and well-being with flexible scheduling tailored to your busy lifestyle.”
Contact Information:
Phone: 469-200-2903
Address: 2601 Little Elm Pkwy Suite 401, Little Elm, TX 75068
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.