Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    THE ARC OF TEXAS MASTER POOLED TRUST PROVIDES FINANCIAL SECURITY TO ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE WHILE PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR THEIR ONGOING SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS. THE ARC OF TEXAS OFFERS TRUST BENEFICIARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES FREE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, SPECIAL EDUCATION CONSULTATION, AND LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $745.1K

  • Program 2 [2020]

    THE ARC OF TEXAS PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING TRAINING PROGRAMS: PARTNERS IN DISABILITY LEADERSHIP - A PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN THE DISABILITY FIELD IN TEXAS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE INTERESTED IN BEING STEWARDS OF THE DISABILITY RIGHTS MOVEMENT AND LEADERS WITHIN THEIR AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE 2020 CLASS MET FOR SIX MONTHS TO LEARN FROM DISTINGUISHED DISABILITY-RIGHTS ADVOCATES AND EXPERTS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ALSO WORKED ON A LEADERSHIP PROJECT SPECIFIC TO THEIR PROFESSIONAL GOALS OR WITHIN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS OR AGENCIES. WHOLE PERSON PROJECT - THIS PROGRAM TRAINS HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK IN IDD OR MENTAL HEALTH TO DEVELOP ADVANCED SKILLS TO SUPPORT TEXANS WITH IDD AND CONCURRENTLY EXPERIENCE A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION. THE WHOLE PERSON PROJECT USES EVIDENCE-BASED, LONG-TERM TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THE INAUGURAL PROGRAM LAUNCHES FALL 2020.ACCESS JUSTICE - THIS EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING FOR LOCAL AND STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALSINCLUDING POLICE OFFICERS, SHERIFFS' DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL, STATE HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS, JAIL AND PRISON OFFICERS, VICTIM-ADVOCATE STAFF, AND LEGAL STAFFTO TEACH THEM HOW TO APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO AND RESPECTFULLY SERVE TEXANS WITH IDD WHO MAY BE VICTIMS OR SUSPECTED PERPETRATORS OF CRIME.INCLUSION WORKS! CONFERENCE FEATURES KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS FROM EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OF INCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO IMPROVE SKILLS IN COLLABORATING TO INCLUSIVELY EDUCATE SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $529K

  • Program 3 [2020]

    THE ARC OF TEXAS WORKS WITH TEXANS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO AND SOLUTIONS FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION, COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT, QUALITY COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS, AND ACCESS TO CIVIL RIGHTS AND JUSTICE. THE ARC OF TEXAS STAFF AND MEMBERS SERVE ON MANY STATE AND LOCAL COMMITTEES AND BOARDS TO IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE THESE ISSUES.
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    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $329.1K