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The Not Forgotten 1st's goal is to advocate for equal access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities and to support and to provide resources to the families that walk alongside them. Give Hope This Holiday And Make This Season Brighter For A Family In Need. Donate "Our ultimate goal is to advocate for equal access and opportunity for individuals with exceptionalities and to support the families that walk alongside them." You are seen. You are heard. And we are here. You are not forgotten. Stats According to The Arc, "The majority of people with IDD have been either unemployed or underemployed despite their ability, desire, and willingness to work in the community." According to The Arc, "The vast majority of people with IDD live in the family home and families are overwhelmingly the primary source of support for their family member with IDD. Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on families is not being met with commensurate support." For More Information Community Resources Navigating the journey of caring for a loved one with an exceptionality can feel overwhelming. Finding the right support, information, and opportunities shouldn't have to be another challenge. That is why we have created the Community Resource page with a curated list of organizations, non-profits and services, all dedicated to supporting the individuals with exceptionalities and their families. For More Information The Not Forgotten 1st is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Community Resources < Back Exceptionality Awareness Linda Bonner Blessed with Extraordinary Support, Resources and Coaching Mission: “To partner with families and caregivers who want to experience the hope and joy of building a fulfilling life for their loved ones with Down Syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).” Contact Information: Email: blessedwithextraordinary@gmail.com Website: www.blessedwithextraordinary.com Dominique Cares Mission: "Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing the highest quality care, training, and support. We are dedicated to championing their needs, offering resources, help, and hope, and empowering them to succeed in life, family, and the community—one person at a time." Contact Information: Email: Info@dominquecares.com Phone: (972) 806-2480 Website: https://www.dominiquecares.com/ Especially Needed Mission: "To build a strong community where individuals with special needs are valued, respected and included." Contact Information: Email: heather@especaillyneeded.org Phone: 214-499-3439 Website: www.especiallyneeded.org The G.U.D. Life Universal Mission: “The G.U.D. Life Universal strengthens and supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families by cultivating generosity, unity, and dignity—creating opportunities for everyone to thrive in a brighter future.” Contact Information: Email: info@thegudlife.org Phone Number: 626-230-0085 Website: https://thegudlife.org/home/ Hank’s Friends Mission: “We endeavor to serve our typical and atypical communities by providing resources and assistance to those in need without our communities.” Contact Information: Website: www.hanksfriends.org Labeled & Loved Mission: "To embrace and strengthen families with disabilities by providing connective experiences and educational resources for the primary caretaker igniting personal growth and systemic change within the community." Contact Information: Email: hello@labeledandloved.org Website: https://www.labeledandloved.org/ LifePath Systems Mission: "LifePath Systems’ Mission is to serve individuals and families impacted by behavioral health, intellectual or developmental challenges, resulting in stronger communities." Contact Information: Phone: (972) 422-5939 Website: https://www.lifepathsystems.org/ Meletra Bell ( Division Coordinator) • Email: mbell@lifepathsystems.org Jade Gittens ( Supported Employment Supervisor) • Email: jgittens@lifepathsystems.org Jonathan Steele (Crisis Intervention Specialist) • Email: jsteele@lifepathsystems.org Metrocare Services Mission: “At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying." Contact Information: Phone: 214-243-1200 Website: https://www.metrocareservices.org/ Navigate Life Texas Mission: “To inform and empower parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs.” This Texas Health and Human Services website provides resources and support for families raising children with disabilities. Contact Information: Phone: (877) 541-7905 Website: https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/about Partners Resource Network James Wright Regional Coordinator Mission: “To empower and support Texas families and individuals impacted by disabilities or special health care needs.” Contact Information: Email: region10prn@gmail.com Phone: (469) 712 - 8409 or (855) 974 - 1368 Website: https://prntexas.org/ 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: Email: julia@thearcofdfw.org Email: Info@thearcofdfw.org Website: https://www.thearcofdfw.org/about-us To Be Like Me Mission: "To Be Like Me is a nonprofit disability awareness program on a mission to encourage empathy, kindness, and compassion through disability awareness programs led by people living with disabilities. Our impactful focus areas include: 1. Offering transformative 2-hour field trips for students and teachers at the Greenwood Hills Learning Center in Richardson. 2. Hosting enlightening panel discussions for businesses on the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and engagement for people with disabilities. 3. Creating meaningful job opportunities for individuals with disabilities as advocates and educators in our programs." Contact Information: Email: Hello@tobelikeme.org Website: https://tobelikeme.org/ The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare Mission: “The Cohen Clinic at Metrocare seeks to complement care provided by the Veterans Administration (VA) and support the mental health of post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members, and their families.” Contact Information: Email: mfc@metrocareservices.org Phone: 469-680-3500 Website: metrocareservices.org/mfc VisioTech Tiffani Martin (Founder & CEO) Mission: “To lead the future of responsible technology by creating accessible, secure AI solutions that expand opportunity, protect communities and make equity a built-in advantage — not an afterthought.” Contact Information: Email: info@visiotech.co Website: www.visiotech.co 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.

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Community Resources < Back Financial Literacy and Planning Take Me Home Plano Police Department Mission: “This program allows first responders to know en route to an emergency where an individual lives and alerts them that he or she may be non-verbal or lack expressive language.” Contact Information: Phone: (972) 941 - 2431 Website: www.planopolice.org 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.

Community Resources < Back Respite Blossom & Branch Mission: “To offer a bit of relief to families who spend so much of their lives caring for, and often worrying about, their children with special needs; and to back the teacher’s aides; the ones who truly care about working with special needs kids in classrooms everyday but are often forced to step away because the pay just doesn’t cut it.” Contact Information: Email: blossomandbranchco@gmail.com Phone: (972) 804 - 3138 Website: https://goblsm.com/about-us Lifetime of Love Nannies Mission: “To come to your home to create a safe and nurturing environment for your family.” (For Special Needs Nanny Services, are CPR certified, undergo background checks and possess experience in special needs care or therapy. We welcome all children regardless of their needs; no challenge is too great or too small for us.) Contact Information: Email: deborah@lifetimeoflovenannies.com Phone: (214) 438 - 4814 Website: lifetimeoflovenannies.com 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.

Community Resources < Back Social Opportunities North Texas Performing Arts Starcatchers - Therapeutic Arts Programs Mission: “To develop the character of youth through performing arts education and family entertainment.” Contact Information: Email: customerservice@ntpa.org Phone: 972-422-2575 Website: https://ntpa.org/starcatchers/ United Rocks Mission: "To promote physical, mental, and social skills through the sport of rock climbing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities." Contact Information: Email: info@unitedrocks.org Phone: (214) 769-5916 Website: https://unitedrocks.org/ 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.

Community Resources < Back Fitness 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.” Contact Information: Email: manju@specialstrong.com Phone: (469) 440 - 8916 Website: www.specialstrong.com 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.

Community Resources < Back Faith Based Community Arise Special Needs Ministry Irving Bible Church Mission: "God made each person in his image, and everyone has a purpose and inherent value. But many individuals with special needs and their families don’t experience this hope. That's why Arise exists! We offer a wide range of opportunities meant to encourage, empower, and uplift the whole family." Contact Information: Trinity Clark (Director of Arise) Dawn Johnson (Arise Coordinator) Email: info@irvingbible.org Phone: (972) 560-4600 Website: https://www.irvingbible.org/arise Capable Minds, Hearts & Hands The Potter's House IDD Outreach Mission: "The Potter’s House IDD Outreach is designed to serve, empower, and involve individuals of all ages with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), alongside their families and caregivers." Contact Information: Email: info@tphidd.org Phone: 214-331-0954 Website: https://cmhhoutreach.org/ Community Care Deborah & Myron Bradford (Founders) Mission: "To address immediate needs while fostering long-term empowerment through education and collaboration." Programs: Project Care - Teens Can Build Contact Information: Email: info@communitycarenorthtexas.org Phone: 972-838-5906 Website: www.communitycarenorthtexas.org 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. " Contact Information: Website: https://snconnect.org/ Younglife North Texas Capernaum Mission: “Kids around the world are searching for home, meaning and belonging. We get in it with them and accept them as they are. We want the kids to have the chance to live life to the fullest.” Contact Information: Email: ntxcapernaum@gmail.com Website: https://northtexascapernaum.younglife.org 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.

Community Resources < Back Daily Living Support Boomerang Cares Mission: “To bring kindness, guidance, and support full circle. In close connection with Collin County ISDs, we walk alongside families facing life’s toughest moments — offering help, hope, and a community that cares.” Contact Information: Email: info@boomerangcares.org Phone: 469-634-0772 Website: https://www.boomerangcares.org/ Metrocrest Services Mission: “Metrocrest Services specializes in helping families and seniors who are going through a crisis situation stabilize their lives for a brighter future. We offer a wide range of services including emergency financial assistance, financial coaching and education, a food pantry, employment coaching and job readiness, senior services to help seniors age in place, and seasonal programs focused on children including holiday gifts and food for the summer.” Contact Information: Email: info@metrocrestservices.org Phone: 972.446.2100 Website: https://metrocrestservices.org/ 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.

Community Resources < Back Texas Identification Card 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: 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: Email: nerissa.bell@dps.texas.gov Phone: 972-867-5170 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: https://www.dps.texas.gov/apps/DriverLicense/customer_service/ADA.aspx 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.

Community Resources < Back Financial Literacy and Planning 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.” Contact Information: Email: stephanie.cole@nm.com Phone: 513.366.3677 Website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/stephanie-cole First United Bank and Banzai Financial Planning The Not Forgotten 1st, in partnership with First United Bank and Banzai, is offering free online financial literacy resources that matter most to our families with loved ones with exceptionalities. These resources provide families with in-depth lessons on Estate Planning, Health Insurance, the financial aspects of Starting a New Job and so much more. It is designed to provide them with the knowledge they need to build a more secure future. Mission: "To bring clear, in-depth lessons that help families dive into the financial topics they care most about." Contact Information: Website: https://tnf1st.banzai.org/wellness 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.

Community Resources < Back Personal Living Services 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 Website: https://thebarberexperience.com 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.