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DSACT Resource page

DSACT does not necessarily endorse all or part of the websites, publications, books, or videos listed on this resource page. This page is listed for your information and further research.


Our Library:

  • A Special Kind of Hero
  • Babies with DS
  • Choosing Naia
  • Babies with DS (Spanish)
  • Classroom Language Skills for Children with DS
  • Friendship Building Strategies Workshop Kit
  • Creative Parenting
  • Gross Motor Skills in Children with DS
  • Delicate Threads - Friendships between Children with and without Special Needs in Inclusive Settings
  • I Can, Can You?
  • Differences in Common - Straight Talk on Mental       Retardation, Down Syndrome, and Life
  • IEP Toolkit (workbook and videos)
  • Down Syndrome - The first 18 months (VHS and DVD)
  • Keys To Parenting A Child With Down Syndrome
  • Early Communication Skills for Children with DS (2 copies)
  • Kids Like These
  • Expecting Adam: A true story of birth, rebirth and    everyday magic
  • Making Plans
  • Fine Motor Skills in Children with DS
  • 2008 National Down Syndrome Congress Conference DVD
                                                                                                                   and much more!
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Books/Videos/Publications:

Resources for Siblings ~ (Can be purchased through www.amazon.com)

"We'll Paint the Octopus Red" by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and Pam Devito (Hardcover - Aug 1998)
"The Best Worst Brother "by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and Charlotte Fremaux (Hardcover - Jun 3, 2005)
"Our Brother Has Down's Syndrome" by Shelley Cairo, Jasmine Cairo, and Irene McNeil (Paperback - Mar 1, 1988)
"Brothers & Sisters: A Special Part of Exceptional Families" by Peggy Gallagher, Thomas H. Powell, and Cheryl Rhodes (Paperback - Aug 2006)
"Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up With a Brother or Sister With Special Needs" by Donald J. Meyer and Cary Pillo (Paperback - Jun 1997)
"The Sibling Slam Book: What It's Really Like To Have A Brother Or Sister With Special Needs" by Don Meyer and David Gallagher (Paperback - Mar 15, 2005)

Other Recommended Reading for Siblings:


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Local Resources: (Local resources may also be available statewide, see each website for more information.)

Early Childhood Intervention - Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is a statewide program for families with children, birth to 3 years of age, with disabilities or developmental delays. ECI supports families to help their children reach their potential through developmental services. For more information see their website at http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis/index.shtml

Any Baby Can - Any Baby Can Child and Family Resource Center is dedicated to ensure that children reach their potential through education, therapy, and family support services. They serve children from birth to 18 years of age. For more information see their website at http://www.abcaus.org/

Easter Seals of Texas- Easter Seals Central Texas creates solutions and changes lives of children and adults with disabilities and those who care for them. For more information see their website at http://centraltx.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=TXCA_homepage

Rosedale School for AISD Families with Children with Disabilities - Helpful resource information on funding and services; including waiting lists for special services. For more information, see the website at http://www.austinschools.org/campus/rosedale/Resources.html

Summer Camps - Texas Parent to Parent - Providing support and information to families of children with disabilities, chronic illness and other special health care needs. See the website at http://www.txp2p.org/resourcedir/CampRegion.htm#Austin


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Texas Resources:

Texas Project First - Texas Project FIRST is a natural extension of Family to Family’s mission, which is to help families of children with disabilities by providing information, training, referral and support. http://www.texasprojectfirst.org/index.html

Texas Education Agency (TEA) - Special Education in Texas - This web page is to provide interested stakeholders (parents, school personnel, advocates, etc.) with timely guidance on the provision of special education services in Texas. Guidance may take the form of links to State Resources or short responses to commonly asked questions. See the website at Special Education in Texas for more information.

Down Home Ranch - Down Home Ranch is a country place for kids and adults with special needs. The mission of Down Home Ranch is to build a rural, self-reliant community for adults with mental retardation, offering training, housing, recreation, and dignified employment, as well as opportunities for growth in mind, body, and spirit. See the website at http://www.downhomeranch.org/ for more information.

Marbridge - Marbridge provides a unique spectrum of residential care, education, and training for adults with various cognitive challenges. Our unique Abilities Centered Training program was designed and developed by Marbridge to serve our residents. The program helps residents set their own goals, make their own choices, and achieve their full potential. See the website at http://www.marbridge.org/ for more information.

Partners Resource Network (PRN) - Partners Resource Network (PRN) is a non-profit agency that operates the statewide network of federally funded Parent Training and Information Centers (PTI's) in Texas. The PTI Projects are: PATH, PEN, and TEAM. The programs and services of PRN are based on the concept of parents helping parents. Our mission is to empower parents of children and youth with disabilities in their roles as parents, decision makers, and advocates for their children and to promote partnerships among parents and professionals. For more information, see the website at http://www.partnerstx.org/index.htm

Region XIII - Education Service Center (For Educators) - Region XIII Education Service Center is one of twenty service centers that serve the Texas educational needs. We are a non-regulatory agency; our relationship with school districts is collaborative and supportive. Our purpose is to aid teachers and administrators in their role as educators of our children. We serve as a liaison between the Texas Education Agency and the local schools districts and the schools they serve by disseminating information, conducting training and consultation for both federal and state programs. For more information see the website at http://www5.esc13.net/about/index.html


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National Resources:

Creating Solutions- A project of the Community Intiative Funds of The San Franscico Foundation - Creating Solutions manages a variety of projects, locally in Oregon, and those with a national and international scope such as Disability Solutions and The Down Syndrome Autism Information Center. http://www.disabilitysolutions.org/index.htm

Disability is Natural - The Disability is Natural website is brought to you by BraveHeart Press, the family-owned business of Kathie Snow. The mission of this site is to encourage new ways of thinking about disability and to help create a society in which all people are valued and included. For more information, see the website at http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/index.htm

Community Options, Inc. "Helping to Empower People with Disabilities" - Community Options is committed to helping employers realize the true value of employing people with disabilities. For more information, see the website at http://www.communityoptionsonline.org/resources/employers.htm#B2


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Worldwide Resources:

Special Olympics - Providing year-round sports training and athletic competition to more than 2.5 million people with intellectual disabilties in more than 180 countries. For more information, see the website at http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics+Public+Website/English/default.htm


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Residential Options:

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