This is a Medicaid waiver program offered by DSSW. Services under this program include:

Remember, a new DBMD applicant must select a provider within 14 days of receipt of your offer letter from DADS. For a DSSW office in your area, click here

This is a Medicaid waiver program offered by DSSW. Services under this program include:

Remember, a new PHC applicant must select a provider within 14 days of receipt of your offer letter from DADS. For a DSSW office in your area, click here

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) and Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation program (TWS-VRS) are working together to provide a variety of services that assist eligible people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, retain or advance in employment.

Services include (as needed):

• vocational counseling and guidance
• referrals for hearing, visual and other examinations
• assistance with medical appointments and treatment
• rehabilitation deceives, including hearing aids, wheelchairs, artificial limbs, and braces
• therapy to address a disability, including occupational or speech therapy and applied behavioral analysis
• physical restoration services
• medical, psychological, and vocational assessments
• assistance with college education or trade certification
• on-the-job training
• training in workplace and employer expectations
• vocational adjustment training
• rehabilitation teachers services to help you learn Braille, orientation and mobility, and home and health management skills if you are blind or have a visual impairment
• supported employment

Job Matching & Placement Services

• transportation assistance to and from your job, including travel vouchers and vehicle modifications
• follow-up and supported employment services to help you maintain employment
• referral to Business Enterprises of Texas program, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, and other state, federal, and community agencies and organizations

Services may also include:

• referral to community support systems, such as peer support and advocacy organizations.
• vocational counseling and guidance, including exploring employment options and postsecondary education programs with high school students who have disabilities
• required assessments to determine eligibility and VR needs
• interpreter services for people who are deaf and hard of hearing
• needs assessment of assistive technology
• assistive devices such as hearing aids, prosthetics, braces, and wheelchairs to improve functioning on the job
• assistive technology and training, including training to use hearing aids, Braille, low-vision aids, and other types of technology to improve communication, access to information, and performance of job functions
• orientation and mobility training for participants who are blind.
• speech, physical, and occupational therapies
• outpatient psychiatric and psychological services
• Personal assistance services
• medical treatment to reduce or remove barriers to employment
• work-based learning experiences for high school students with disabilities, such as job shadowing, volunteer work, internships, and summer employment
• training in behaviors that are expected by employers in a work environment
• job coaches and support for customized employment, self-employment, and supported employment
• college, technical, and on-the-job training
• return-to-work, job retention, job development, and job placement assistance
• instruction in self-advocacy

You may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services if you:

• have a disability that results in substantial barriers to employment.
• require services to prepare for, obtain, retain or advance in employment.
• are able to obtain, retain, or advance in employment as a result of services.

Disabilities Served through Vocational Rehabilitation include:

• blindness or significant visual impairments
• deaf-blindness
• deafness, or other hearing impairments
• neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism, ADHD, intellectual, learning, Tourette’s, and other developmental disabilities
• physical disabilities, including traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, paralysis, or any impairment in movement
• other physical or mental conditions
• behavioral and mental health conditions
• alcoholism or drug addiction

Call or email to get started, or click here to get started online.

Get help preparing for post-secondary education and employment through the following individualized services.

Services are based on eligibility and your individual need and are provided in collaboration with the family, high school, community college, or Educational Service Center.

Receive core services, as needed, to help prepare for post-secondary education and employment opportunities:

• Vocational counseling, including counseling in job exploration and post-secondary training opportunities
• Counseling on opportunities for post-secondary education such as college, vocational schools, etc.
• Work-based learning experiences, including internships and on-the-job training
• Training in workplace and employer expectations
• Training in self-advocacy and social skills

You may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services if you:

• have a disability that results in substantial barriers to employment.
• require services to prepare for, obtain, retain or advance in employment.
• are able to obtain, retain, or advance in employment as a result of services.

Disabilities Served through Vocational Rehabilitation include:

• blindness or significant visual impairments
• deaf-blindness
• deafness, or other hearing impairments
• neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism, ADHD, intellectual, learning, Tourette’s, and other developmental disabilities
• physical disabilities, including traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, paralysis, or any impairment in movement
• other physical or mental conditions
• behavioral and mental health conditions
• alcoholism or drug addiction

Call or email to get started, or click here to get started online.

We offer the following services:

• Kym's Kupboard: providing food for families in crisis. The pantry is available to seniors once a week and families twice a month. We also offer snack bags to children on seasonal breaks from school.
• Lillie's Legacy: clothing and accessories are available for the whole family. Services are available once a month to families.
• Jovonies' Hugs: clothing, diapers, wipes, formula, and baby furnishings for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Parents can receive supplies twice a month and diapers once a month.
• Empowerment Services: support, counseling, and resources to women and children who have experienced trauma through domestic violence, abuse, and bullying. Self-defense classes are offered through Ohana Academy. Providing advocacy to special needs children and adults.
• Senior Services: Delivered supplies to selected senior living facilities monthly. Providing resources and supplies to seniors weekly at the center.

Winter weather in Texas can be severe, so it’s important to be prepared. Check out our How to Prepare for a Disaster video to learn what steps you can take to be ready and stay safe.

Disability Rights Texas works to help Texans with disabilities prepare for, and recover from, disasters and emergencies.

Click here to read all of our resources on Disaster Preparedness and Recovery.

Our agency champions healthcare access for all individuals with disabilities. We believe that people with disabilities should have access to healthcare coverage and services that meet their unique needs and that all services should be readily available, affordable, accessible, and accountable.

To achieve these goals, Disability Rights Texas’s efforts include individual casework, training programs, and advocacy for public policies that support access to quality healthcare and services for individuals with disabilities.

For information related to this topic that is provided in American Sign Language (ASL), visit our Healthcare Videos on ASL Page.

ECI resources: For information about services for children with delays or disabilities who are 0-3 years old, please see our Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Resource page.

Click here to access all of our healthcare resources, educational, and advocacy information.

We’re here to help

Are your housing issues keeping you up at night? Do you owe your landlord money? Are you worried about eviction? We may be able to help!

• We offer free help and resources.
• Translators are available.
• Immigration status is not required.

If you are experiencing a disability-related housing crisis, you can contact our Housing Advocacy Team directly by clicking here or calling 1-833-212-4212. Voicemails and emails will be responded to within two business days.

Click here for help with evictions, accomodations, possible discrimination, and more.

Click here to learn about housing rights basics and how to exercise your housing rights.

Our Goodwill Good Careers Centers provide free career assistance to anyone seeking employment or a new career.

Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions:

• How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters?
• How do I search for and apply for jobs that meet my needs?
• What careers am I interested in and how do I get started?
• What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression?
• What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job?
• What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on:

• Identifying your career interests
• Developing or updating your resume
• Connecting to employers
• Completing online job applications
• Practicing interview tactics

If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.

Click here for a downloadable informational flyer in English and Spanish.

Murray Manor, Inc. is one of three apartment complexes in San Antonio sponsored by Mission Road Ministries that provide affordable housing and services for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, but need minimal supports.

The apartments are Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subsidized apartment complexes, designed exclusively for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, and are supervised by the Suzanne Smith Management Company.

The apartments have one or two bedroom options with a community room for gatherings and a laundry room.

• Adult with an intellectual developmental disability
• Low-income
• Not under guardianship
• Independent in self-care, self-medication, self-evaluation in emergencies
• Minimal assistance required in home safety, kitchen/household management, clothing maintenance and community mobility
• Active employment or participation in competitive employment, sheltered employment, vocational training or a day activity center.

Our jobs training program is designed to provide skills training to individuals looking to improve for a new job opportunity and a way to grow and increase their educational assets.

Some of the training sessions are in:

• resume building
• interviewing
• customer service
• construction certifications
• computer literacy

We also work hand-in-hand with entrepreneurs—people who can’t find work but are interested and have what it takes to start a small business.

This program is designed to: 

(1) empower San Antonians with a disability to be employed

(2) connect recent college graduates and older adults, who have no disability but can't find work, with employers through work readiness partnerships and real job opportunities. 

Target Population:  18 years of age and over.

• Computer Skills Classes
• Free Computer Use

SA Life Academy offers a standard-based day program designed to meet the holistic needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Certified Special Education teachers design a stimulating curriculum that includes relationship building, art, recreational therapy, health and wellness, community outreach, and life and job-skills training. 

SA Life Academy also collaborates with volunteers and professionals throughout the community to offer specialized classes such as yoga, recreational therapy, and gardening. Through community integration which includes 5-6 hours of volunteerism per week, SA Life Academy students give back to the community in a meaningful way.

There are no more than 12 students per day in each class.

To be considered for admission to SA Life Academy, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Must be diagnosed with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD)
• Must be 18 or over
• Must not exhibit aggressive behavior or be a danger to themselves or others
• Must not be at high risk for elopement (running away)
• Must be able to handle reasonably crowded or stimulating environments in the community
• Independence with toileting and hygiene (does not require assistance)
• Must not be medically fragile or need extensive medical care (No onsite nurse or medical staff)

Call for information about fee coverage options.

ICF-IDD, 10-bed group home provides 24-hour residential services for individuals who do not live independently or with his or her natural family.

Includes meals, medication management, transportation, living skills, leisure/recreational activities and support.

This play therapy model enhances parent and infant bonding and attachment.

In FirstPlay® sessions, Practitioners demonstrate the storytelling movements on a babydoll while parents simultaneously practice the techniques on their infant.

Click on the links below to learn more

• FirstPlay Infant Massage Storytelling
• FirstPlay Kinesthetic Storytelling
• What Is FirstPlay Therapy

Accepted Payment Methods:

• Visa
• Mastercard
• American Express
• Discover
• PayPal

Dr. Samaniego has extensive experience in psychiatric care for Adolescents and Children. He treats a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders and specializes in the following:

• ADHD/ADD
• PTSD
• Major Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Mood Disorder
• Schizoaffective Disorder
• Panic Attacks
• Anxiety, etc.

Ages 16 and under.

Click here to contact us.

We do accept

• Private Insurance
• Medicaid
• Superior
• Community First

Our company offers in-home ABA in-home therapy (Tricare East) services for children of military families diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Our team of highly trained therapists will work with your child to develop their skills, increase their independence, and improve their overall quality of life. If you're looking for a compassionate and effective therapy option.

ABA Therapy Services

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Natural Environment Teaching
• Discrete Trial Training
• Verbal Behavior
• Social Skills
• Parent Training
• In-Home ABA Therapy
• Tricare East Military Families

Currently accepting Tricare East Autism insurance.

Call us for more information about fees for service and to schedule an intake appointment with a Behavior Analyst.

Our Goodwill Good Careers Centers provide free career assistance to anyone seeking employment or a new career.

Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions:

• How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters?
• How do I search for and apply for jobs that meet my needs?
• What careers am I interested in and how do I get started?
• What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression?
• What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job?
• What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on:

• Identifying your career interests
• Developing or updating your resume
• Connecting to employers
• Completing online job applications
• Practicing interview tactics

If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.

Click here for a downloadable informational flyer in English and Spanish.

Helping children and young adults with ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and AVB (Applied Verbal Behavior) Therapy.

Services include:

• Consultative Services
• Life skills training
• Social skills group and workshops
• Academic tutoring

Our Goodwill Good Careers Centers provide free career assistance to anyone seeking employment or a new career.

Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions:

• How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters?
• How do I search for and apply for jobs that meet my needs?
• What careers am I interested in and how do I get started?
• What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression?
• What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job?
• What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on:

• Identifying your career interests
• Developing or updating your resume
• Connecting to employers
• Completing online job applications
• Practicing interview tactics

If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.

Click here for a downloadable informational flyer in English and Spanish.

Financially assists deaf educators with classroom accommodations, supplies and equipment, outreach inclusion, and training and conference fees.

Click here for registration and a list of FAQS.

Eligibility:

Educators/administrators of deaf/hard-of-hearing children/teens ages 0–22 (high school completion)

• Who teaches music and arts
• Who teaches core subjects, most especially reading and language arts
• Those who have facilities, supplies, and resources but need additional resources for classroom enrichment

Aid the Silent considers applications for financial support from educators who work with deaf/hard-of-hearing children/teens ages 2-18

• On necessary independent speech therapy sessions or American Sign Language lessons
• On language acquisition and literacy
• In the study and performance of music
• In the research and creation of the arts
• Are willing to work in collaboration with Aid the Silent to retrieve data
• Are eager to report Aid the Silent on the pre-and post-program implementation to ensure its success

Provides financial assistance for communication resources such as hearing aids, assistive communication devices, sign language lessons, speech therapy, etc.

Eligibility:

• Between the ages of birth and 22 years old (while in high school)
• Medically diagnosed with hearing loss
• Must prove financial hardship

Click here to apply for resources.

Join Team Aid the Silent as we gather together to support the deaf and hard-of-hearing community at our annual 5K / 10k walk or run race in the Texas Hill Country. Help raise awareness while you enjoy a great walk or run in the historic downtown Boerne.

Stroll along the beautiful Boerne river walk, view local artwork from area donors and enjoy the scenic grounds of this quaint city. Come for the race, but stay for the day. Make it a family affair and visit local boutiques, dine at well-known local restaurants, or visit nature trails throughout the town.

*Virtual runner sign-up also available for anyone around the world to participate: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Boerne/AidtheSilent5KRunWalk 

Open to anyone

*Free entry for death and hard-of-hearing participants.

*$35 per runner.

Sign-up form: (now open) https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Boerne/AidtheSilent5KRunWalk 

Deaf Young Life (DYL) is taking place in San Antonio, Texas, to reach deaf and hard-of-hearing teenagers. DYL allows these teens to experience the Gospel and interact with others who share the same hearing loss story.

Click here to register for Deaf Young Life or to volunteer.

Click here to apply for the Camp Scholarship.

To book Emma Faye, call 830-249-1744 or email [email protected].

Our supervised apartment program is for adults with IDD who need minimal support.
MRDC’s three apartment communities are Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
subsidized complexes. The apartments are designed exclusively for adults with IDD and
have one or two-bedroom options, plus community rooms and laundry rooms.

Our Party Nights are a unique twist on Parents' Night Out that provide children with an opportunity to develop their social skills.

It is exclusively for children with special needs ages 6 to 18 years old and their non-disabled siblings (ages 5 and older). This event is held on Friday nights from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM during the school year (August to May). Parents and caregivers get a well-deserved break, while the children have a PARTY!! These parties are themed and children enjoy a variety of games, collaborative video games, creative crafts,  a small snack and drink, friendly interactions with others, and a time to DROP EVERYTHING AND DANCE!

For application and the latest information, click here.

Prefer a virtual option? Join our MOVE & ZOOM dance party on Zoom on select Friday nights at 7pm. Click on the RSVP button to sign up.

Join Special Reach to celebrate a Summer to remember!

Indoor and Outdoor Activities and so much more!

For children with developmental delays ages 6 to 18 years old and their siblings ages five years and older.

Click here for all program registration forms and information.

Click here for program dates and venues.

Our  San Antonio Adventure and summer enrichment programs are exclusively for children with developmental delays ages 6-18 and their non-disabled siblings (ages five and older).

This program is designed to provide children with a memorable school holiday experience. Children transition through interactive activities presented by special guests such as athletes, musicians, community heroes, etc. Snacks and lunch are provided in this program.

To register for SAAP and the latest information, click here.

Adult Volunteer

Our adult volunteers are an essential part of our organization.  We have a great staff, but Special Reach won't be where it is today without the help of volunteers to carry out our mission. 

We are always looking for additional help and support to assist our organization in different areas, such as:

• Office work
• Events 
• Programs
• Raise funds
• Spread the word about Special Reach

Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for volunteer opportunities ahead of time.  Upon completing and reviewing the adult volunteer form and subsequent training, an adult volunteer may assist children during program hours.  All adults working with children will work under the supervision of trained, state-certified professionals, and all adults who volunteer with children must pass a background check.  Click below to complete an application or sign up for a volunteer opportunity.

Teen Volunteers

Our teen volunteers are an essential part of our organization.  Teen volunteers must be at least 15 years old.  Teens younger than 15 years old must volunteer with a parent/caregiver who has passed our background check (if volunteering with our participants).  Teen volunteers are required to sign up for volunteer opportunities ahead of time.  Upon completing and reviewing the teen volunteer application and subsequent training, a teen volunteer may assist children during program hours.  All teens will work under the supervision of trained, state-certified professionals.  Special Reach offers volunteer credit hours to teen volunteers. 

Please click below to complete an application.  A completed teacher recommendation form is required for teen volunteers.

Your time and talent make a significant impact in the lives of our kids - thank you.

Click here for the Adult Volunteer Application.

Click here for Adult and Teen Volunteer Sign up.

Click here for the Teen Volunteer Form.

Click here for Teacher Recommendations for Teen Volunteers.

We provide psychological assessments that include:

• Diagnostic evaluations
• Pre-Surgical evaluations
• Education Sessions

Ages 3+.

Click here to contact us.

Insurances Accepted include:

• Aetna
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Tricare
• Medicaid - Superior and Community First
• Ambetter
• Optum
• United Health

When one person in a family is afflicted with emotional or mental health issues, the entire family can be deeply affected.

We help family members learn how to encourage and support their loved one as well as cope with the behaviors, symptoms, and effects of the illness.

Our Services

• Diagnostic Interview Examination
• Engagement Activity
• Assessment
• Case Management
• Diagnostic Interview Examination
• Family Partner Supports
• Counseling
• Rehabilitative & Skills Training
• Medication Training and Support
• Parent Support Group
• Crisis Intervention
• Housing
• Employment & Education
• Forensic Services

Click here to learn more about our services

We accept STAR, CHIP, PLUS, and all Medicaid/Medicare Insurances.