The Arc of Greater Houston strives to enrich the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for them to reach their maximum potential.

The schedule for the Spring 2010, Education Trainings in English are now available. These trainings help families of children with special needs and the professionals serving them in understanding special education concerns.

1) Education Training Topics and Dates:
Jan thru May 2010 Free Educ Trainings

2) Special Education 101 Dates:
Special Education 101 Dates: Sept 09 thru May 2010


Training Offerrings in Spanish

1) Spanish Education Training Topics and Dates:
In Spanish Free Education Training Dates 2010

2) Special Education 101 in Spanish Dates
Spanish Special Ed 101

What The Arc of Greater Houston Stands for:

The Arc is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization formed in 1984. We exist to help insure that all children and adults with intellectual and all other related developmental disabilities are valued and included, not excluded because they are different.

Our goal is to provide the supports that will allow all children with developmental disabilities to have the same experiences that all children should have as they grow up.

The Arc of Greater Houston serves as the voice of all those who cannot speak for themselves, but who just want to live in and be part of their own community.

The Arc of Greater Houston works hard to respond to the real-life needs of every child and every family who experiences an intellectual and any other related disabilities.

The Arc of Greater Houston works for the right of every child and adult with special needs to receive the behavioral supports necessary to be fully included in the community.

Anyone interested may donate a car to help support our programming.

The purpose of our website is to make useful information available to you. Therefore, we welcome your comments and suggestions.

Información en Español

PDF Presentation of
The New Changes Occurring in Case Management Services for those in HCS Programs

Those persons receiving HCS services have had their case management services provided by local providers.

However Texas legislation now requires that these services be transferred to local MRAs within a short time (June 2010).

For more information about these important changes you may view the presentation given by Barbara Davis of MHMRA at our January 2010 Board meeting.

HCS Case Management Service Changes

Great Picture from the Halliburton 2009 Golf Tournament!

The Arc of Greater Houston was thrilled and honored to be selected as one of the charity recipients of this year's tournament.

2009 Photo of Halliburton Check Giving Ceremony

Help erase:
the use of words that
can harm people.
For more information:
http://www.sotx.org/news-events/rword/

Opportunity to Participate in Autism
Study

A large, multi-university research study is currently being conducted to further understanding of autism and its causes. Baylor College of Medicine is seeking families to participate. To find out more:
Information on Baylor Study

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