The Arc of El Paso is excited to be able to provide this resource search tool on our website. Findhelp is a great organization that catalogs community resources around the country, and they resources they catalog goes well beyond resources specific to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

General Resources for Persons with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

(Not all inclusive and not in any particular order)

 

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI):  If you reside in Texas, and live in El Paso or Hudspeth County and have concerns about your baby or toddler’s development, or the development of your grandchild who is a baby or toddler–you can make a referral online or by calling our 24 hour referral line at (915) 534-4324. Early intervention makes a positive difference in the lives of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Emergence Health Network: EHN is a community-based mental health/intellectual disabilities center serving persons with IDD and mental health issues. It is the Local Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority for El Paso. For a person with IDD, this should be your first stop. EHN will provide information on all services offered through EHN, including Medicaid waivers for long term services & supports, as well as other available resources in El Paso County.

Emergence Health Network

8730 Boeing

El Paso, TX 79925

(915) 772-4446 or 599-6645

http://emergencehealthnetwork.org/intellectual-disabilities/

 

 

Volar Center for Independent Living: Volar CIL is a private non-profit corporation controlled by people with disabilities as staff, board members, and as consumers. It is one of 20+ CILs in Texas. Volar CIL provides information & referral services, independent living skills trainings, peer counseling, advocacy, children’s advocacy & transition services, Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP), transportations services, and more.

Volar Center for Independent Living

1220 Golden Key Circle

El Paso, TX 79925

(915) 591-0800

www.volarcil.org

 

 

 

Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational  Rehabilitative Services: VR provides a vast array of vocational rehabilitation services to persons with IDD as well as other disabilities. Services include employment counseling & guidance, training to learn job skills, job placement assistance, training in work-related skills and more.

East Field Office

8825 North Loop, Suite 123

El Paso, TX 79907

Phone (915) 887-2600

Downtown Office

State Building

410 E. Franklin, Ste. 240

El Paso, TX 79901

Phone (915) 834-7004

http://www.dars.state.tx.us/drs/vr.shtml

 

 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI): SSI is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes).

It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income and assets. It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Social Security Administration Office 

600 Texas

El Paso, TX 79901

(866) 964-6229

http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/

 

 

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS): DADS was created to administer long-term services and supports for people who are aging as well as for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. DADS also licenses and regulates providers of these services, and administers the state’s Guardianship program

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) state office headquarters is located at:

701 W. 51st St.

Austin, Texas 78751

Phone: 512-438-3011

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 149030

Austin, Texas 78714-9030

http://www.dads.state.tx.us/

 

 

Education Service Center Region 19: The ESC exists to educate the community in order to create opportunities for an improved quality of life. A variety of programs and workshops are offered.

Address: 6611 Boeing Drive

El Paso, TX 79925

Phone: (915) 780-1919

http://www.esc19.net/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esc19

 

 

 

Miracle League of El Paso: The Miracle League is a nonprofit organization that provides individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in an organized league. New programs include flag football and basketball.

Miracle League of El Paso

PO Box 972508

El Paso, Texas 79997

Director: Sandie Sparks Olivar

(915) 779-4770

Office hours: Monday-Friday 10am-2pm.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Miracle-League-of-El-Paso/447579905441

 

 

 

St. Pius X Special Needs Group: This is a support group for individuals with special needs with the mission to improve quality of life. Activities include monthly dances, quarterly events, entertainment, spiritual activities, and sports.

Richard Couder (915) 778-2748

www.stpiusxspecialneedsgroup.com

 

 

St. Luke’s Heroes: This is a recreational group devoted to giving individuals with special needs opportunities to socialize and participate in a variety of activities to the best of their abilities.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/stlukesheros 

Email: stlukesheroes@gmail.com

 

 

Angeles de Mazapan: Support group for families with children with any type of special needs and any age. Meetings are held the second Friday of every month at 7028 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, Texas, 79915.

Paty Cervin (915) 202-1282

Silvia Martinez (915) 383-1196

 

 

Autism Society of El Paso: This is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by autism. Services include parent meetings the second Tuesday of every month, an annual walk and an annual conference.

750 Sunland Park Drive, Suite P06

El Paso, TX 79935

(915) 772-9100

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutismSocietyEP

 

 

Down Syndrome Association of El Paso: Non-profit organization supporting families and friends of people with Down Syndrome. This group offers monthly meetings and other activities.

Amie Martinez (915) 637-1834

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Down-Syndrome-Association-of-El-Paso/120255031328225

 

 

Businesses United for Leadership, Inclusion and Diversity (BUILD): BUILD is a nonprofit organization committed to change, creating equal opportunity for all. BUILD aims to create change in business and in the lives of people with disabilities by working to create awareness and educating the community on ability rather than disability. Recent activities include a job fair.

President: Mary Castillo

Epbuild2014@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/UBID2013/info

 

 

Ministry for Families and Individuals with Disabilities: This is an organized group dedicated to providing social activities such as outings at the zoo, pool parties, golfing, bowling, annual Christmas party and other fun activities.

For more information contact Gloria Lopez at 592-7567.

 

 

Paso Del Norte Children’s Development Center: PDN serves children with disabilities under the age of 18. They offer services such as an inclusive child development center, early childhood intervention (ECI) program for infants through 3 years of age, community resources to include information & referral services, as well as other health care related services.

Paso Del Norte Children’s Development Center

1101 E. Schuster Ave.

El Paso, Texas 79902

(V) 915-544-8484

(F) 915-496-0751

http://www.pdnchildrens.org/

 

 

Children’s Disability Information Coalition: CDIC provides a comprehensive Helpline Directory to help those who live and work in the El Paso area to find agencies that assist children and adults with disabilities. They also offer educational training, information and support to parents of children with any disability ages 0-25; one on one help with preparing for an ARD meeting, understanding your child’s records, communicating with school personnel, etc., and, an annual symposium

Children’s Disabilities Information Coalition

Community Parent Resource Center

1200 Golden Key Circle, Suite 310 

EL Paso, TX. 79925

Telephone: (915) 217-2747

www.cdicelpaso.org

 

 

The Arc of Texas: When all else fails contact The Arc of Texas. They have been serving Texans with IDD since 1960. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable. Contact them at:

(512) 454-6694

8001 Centre Park Drive, Ste 100

Austin, TX 78754

www.thearcoftexas.org