Community Resources
Government Resources
Nerissa Bell
Texas Department of Public Safety
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:
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Identification cards
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Driver's licenses
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Disability parking placards
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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.
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.”
Contact Information:
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Website: https://www.ssa.gov/disability
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:
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:
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Phone: 800-514-0301
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Website: https://www.ada.gov/
U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Mission: “Whether you are a student, parent, educator, service provider, or grantee, you are here because you care about children with disabilities and their families and want to find information and explore resources on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.”
Contact Information:
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Email: idea@ed.gov
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Phone: 202-245-8000
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Website: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/
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.