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Photo Gallery < Back Oct - Dec 2025 Capable Minds, Hearts & Hands JOY Service December 21, 2025 _____________________________________________________ North Texas Performing Arts "Scrooge the Musical" December 14, 2025 _____________________________________________________ The North Texas Disability Chamber Holiday Party December 3, 2025 _____________________________________________________ The City of DeSoto - Commission for People with Disabilities December 3, 2025 _____________________________________________________ Minnie's Food Pantry's Thanksgiving Giveaway November 22, 2025 _____________________________________________________ Volunteer McKinney's Nonprofit Leaders Breakfast November 18, 2025 _____________________________________________________ Community Cares' Thanksgiving Blessing Baskets (McKinney Care & Share) November 15, 2025 _____________________________________________________ Community Connections' "Charlie Brown's Chaotic Christmas Spectacular" Production November 14, 2025 _____________________________________________________ The Arc of DFW: A Look Ahead Conference November 8, 2025 _____________________________________________________ Capable Minds, Hearts & Hands' Sneakers and Spaghetti Fall Social October 24, 2025 _____________________________________________________ Positive Police Encounters October 23, 2025 _____________________________________________________ Dominique Cares Black Tie Masquerade Sneaker Ball for a Cause October 11, 2025 _____________________________________________________ < Back

The Why "My son was diagnosed with autism during a time when it was not talked about much nor was it a word that many accepted or understood. He was diagnosed when there was not the plethora of information that is made available now. I had a front row seat to a journey that I was not acquainted with. Support was limited, so I lived by trial and error. And hope seemed to be something heard of but not obtained. My son is now an adult, and although, I did not have the resources or aid I desired, we are here surviving and thriving. So, the anchor of my why is that I want to provide what I wish I had early on in my son's journey, like family resources or just having someone with a listening and understanding ear that I could depend on. My WHY is rooted in wanting to be the embrace and support that individuals with exceptionalities and their families need, and for them to always know that they are not forgotten...and we are here." ~ Portia

Community Resources < Back Medicare / Medicaid Nicole Morgan, OTR, CSA, CTLC Morgan Medicare Solutions Licensed Health Insurance Agent / Owner Mission: “To be your local resource for everything Medicare from sign up to plan enrollment and service throughout your journey on Medicare.” Contact Information: Email: nicole@morganmedicaresolutions.com Phone: (903) 815 - 0656 Website: www.morganmedicaresolutions.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 Sensory 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 Website: https://stacyssensorysolutions.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.

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." According to the CDC, "In the United States, about 1 in 6 children have a developmental disability." The CDC reports that "About 1 in 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder." According to Caregiver Action Network, "More than 65 million people, 29% of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their loved one." According to U.S. Census Bureau, "In 2019, disability affected more than a quarter of families in the United States."

Community Resources < Back Wellness Services Kendra L. Glass Wellness Checks 4U Mission: "Our Mission is to help seniors and those with disabilities stay independent while living at home but not alone. We are dedicated to ensuring your loved one is safe, healthy and happy even when you can't be there. Our compassionate team is here to support your family needs." Contact Information: Email: kglass@kgprotection4u.com Phone: (469) 885-0646 Website: https://wellnesschecks4u.org Grace Siller Life Coach. Consultant Mission: " Grace Siller is a dedicated life coach specializing in supporting neurodiverse families - parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children. As both a life coach and an autism mom, Grace offers compassionate guidance to help families reduce stress, prevent burnout, create sustainable self-care practices, and reconnect with their identity and purpose. She provides one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and tools rooted in mindfulness, resilience, and empowerment. She helps families thrive, not just survive, on their unique journeys." Grace also serves as a business consultant, providing wellness and inclusion-focused businesses to create impactful, inclusive spaces and services for neurodiverse teams. Her work bridges lived experience and professional expertise to promote equity, emotional well-being, and authentic connection. Contact Information: Website: gracesiller.com Phone: 703-712-9563 Email: grace@gracesiller.com Azia Whitted Wellness Coach Mission: "To help families build emotional reset rhythms, a pause, so they can show up with presence and break the cycle of burnout and being overwhelmed." Azia offers individual and group coaching, workshops, resources and movement classes. Contact Information: Email: info@aziaranea.com Website: www.aziaranea.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 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.