The Arc Of Texas

Children & family services benefits: provides services to families and/or caregivers of children birth through 18 with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services include, information and referrals for families and caregivers; support group for families of children with autism; support group for families of children with down syndrome; "family fun days" full of activities for families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; summer day camps for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities; stipend program for children to receive funding for summer services; annual day long educational conferences for parents and caregivers of children with intellectual and developmental

Self advocate benefits: facilitates the "southeast texas self advocates" (a group of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 18 and up) who learn how to run and organization, promote self-advocacy, leadership, and education. Regular meetings are held and host a topic and or speaker that broadens self-awareness and empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be active in their community. Self-advocates also attend annual conferences and visit with local and state legislatures.