Helpful Websites

Agency Links

Map             UCP Form 990             United Cerebral Palsy Association

United Way     United Way Public Policy    United Cerebral Palsy of Texas

Volunteer Calendar Form

Legislation
(Because these represent summary of legislation, they are subject to change)
Summary, Americans with Disabilities Act
Manual for Parents and Students about Special Education in Texas
(courtesy of The Arc of Texas and Advocacy, Inc.)
Summary, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Summary, Rehabilitation Act
Summary, Technical Assistance

Helpful Websites

Volunteer Organizations
National Charity League
Vounteer Houston
Junior League of Houston
ServiceLeader.org

Agencies

Parenting Resources
 Family to Family Network
GiveTech.org                                                                      ParentProject
FamilyVillage                                                               DisabilityWorld.org
StateofTexas                                                                           Abilitations
Half The Planet                                                              disabilityisnatural
TEAM Project- Partners Resource Network
Justin Dart Center for Students with Disabilities
K12 Academics                               Reach Out ABILITIES Services, INC

Community and National Support
YouthNoise.com                                                            Disability Central
FamilySupport America                                                              OurKids
Exceptional Parent                                                     The Kid's Directory
                    
Social Security                  
Texas Association of Child Care Resources
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology (DARS) (800-628-5115)
Texas Child Care Insurance Plan
Secrets of Social Security

Disability Resources
Medline Plus - find a doctor or service to fit with you or your child's special needs
Go Local Texas Gulf Coast website identifies local health care providers .
Nat'l Arts and Disability Center
International Center for Disability Resources
WeMove.Org
Disability Facts
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability
Office of Disability Employment Policy
Department of Rehabilitative Services
Atmatch.com marketplace for donors/sellers for assistive technology/durable medical
TogetherRxAccess.com - helping uninsured Americans access prescription medications
Disaboom.com Internet community dedicated to improving the way people with disabilities or functional limitations live their lives
Texas Autism Advocacy

Technology News
MCI recently announced an agreement with America Online to allow deaf, hearing impaired and people with speech disabilities to access its IP-Relay.com services via AOL. The service agreement will allow AOL and AIM users with disabilities to establish instant text conversation with MCI operators and to complete calls from computers and mobile devices with Internet access.

EZ Sip holder is especially designed to fit on the side of most any glass, cup, or bottle, to hold the straw at a 20 degree angle, making it easier to drink. UCP received a gracious donation of  EZ Sips for our clients. If you are interested in the EZ Sip Holder please contact Kelly Dietrich with UCP at 713-838-9050 x305

Education
Dirpedia
FastWeb.com
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with disabilities

UCP does not investigate, review or specifically endorse any of the organizations/activities/content of other organizations

Crisis Hotlines
Crisis Hotline – hotline for persons in crisis situations
713-468-5463  English, 713-529-8336  Teen. 713-526-8088 Spanish

Houston Area Women's Center - hotline for battered women and children
713-528-2121 Hotline for Domestic Violence
713-528-7273 Hotline for Rape Crises
713-528-6798 Shelter number

United Way Helpline – information and referral, food pantry, resources, etc. -  211

Children's Protective Services – call and report abuse or neglect
1-800-252-5400

The Bridge Under Troubled Water: Pasadena: 713-473-2801

Ft. Bend Area Women's Shelter: 281-342-4357

Brazoria County Area Women's Shelter: 1-800-243-5788

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