Recommended Resources
GCLFEDS provides this resource information for the benefit of its members. Inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by GCLFEDS.Local & National Down Syndrome Organizations
Greater Clear Lake Families Exploring Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Association of Houston
Father’s Joy (Christian ministry for special needs)
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
Down Syndrome Facts
NDSS About Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Fact Sheet 4 (2004, January)
Early Childhood Intervention
DARS Inquiry Line for ECI Referrals: 1-800-628-5115
Special Schools
The Rise School of Houston: 713-532-7473
The Arbor School: 713-827-8830
The Horizon School: 713-436-2104
Medicaid Waiver Program Interest Lists (Waiting lists)
Put your child on these now to insure services are available if you need them. Some of these lists are 10 years long!
Department of Aging and Disability Services: 1-877-438-5658
• Community Living Assistance and Supportive Services (CLASS)
• Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP)
• Children with Special Health Needs (CSHCN)
MHMRA (Harris County): 713-970-7799
• Home & Community Based Services (HCS)- more info
• In Home and Family Support (IHFS)
MHMRA (Galveston/Brazoria Counties): 1-800-643-0967
• Home & Community Based Services (HCS)
• In Home and Family Support (IHFS)
Special Education Law
Wright’s Law website
Medical Information
Texas Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Clinic: 832-822-3478;
American Academy of Pediatrics Health Supervision for Children with Down Syndrome (health guidelines)
Sign Language
American Sign Language Browser (Michigan State University)
Clear Lake area sign language classes
Local Recreational Organizations
Kennedy Dance Theatre’s Special Needs Dance Program
Music Together (early childhood music program)
Special Olympics
Film Club
Inclusion & Education
www.inclusion.com
www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion
www.circleofinclusion.org
www.kidstogether.org/inclusion.htm
www.specialednet.com/inclusion.htm
www.inclusiveschools.org
Online Behavior tutorials: uacoe.arizona.edu/pbis/
National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals: www.nrcpara.org
Starfall (encourages reading for pre-K to 1st grade with activities and stories): www.starfall.com
Fun learning materials for children with special needs: www.superduperinc.com
Down Syndrome Products
Down Syndrome Dolls (Downi Creations, Inc.)
Hip Helpers (assist children with low muscle tone to sit correctly)
