Easter Seals Disability Services

 Easter Seals North Texas provides exceptional services for children and adults with disabilities and other special needs; these services include:

Find out what Services Easter Seals provides for families living with autism in North Texas.

Audiology - hearing evaluations and consultations for children and adults, including hearing aid assistance for qualified adults.  Services vary depending on service site.

Autism Services for Children - individualized treatment plans with intervention strategies are created that vary based on the needs of each child and their family. The following ESNT programs utilize ABA therapy

• Autism Treatment Program - Comprehensive clinic and community-based program for children ages 3-8 who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.  Clinic locations in Carrollton and Oak Cliff.
  
• Texas Star Academy - a fully inclusive, Walden replicated (Emory University) preschool program for children 18 months to 5 years of age. Academy location in Grapevine.
  
• Outreach and Training - an in-home services and community-based training for families and professionals throughout North Texas.

Assistive Technology Services - clients receive the opportunity to utilize a variety of assistive technology devices and programs at no cost - promoting skills acquisition and practice while informing clients on the state-of-the-art technology solutions.

Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach (Work Incentives Planning and Assistance) - adults receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits learn about the financial and medical incentives for returning to work or obtaining employment, so that they can make informed decisions.

Case Management and Client Intervention - individuals with disabilities and their families receive education and information, guided referrals, peer and professional support, advocacy and case management.

Child Care Inclusion Enhancement and Support Project - a training program dedicated to giving regulated child care providers the knowledge, skills and abilities to better care for children with disabilities.

CLASS Case Management - children and adults who qualify for this Medicaid waiver program are assigned case managers who help them develop their service plans, advocate for them, and manage their plans to  maximize each individual’s ability to live successfully in the community.

Habilitation Services - adults with developmental disabilities learn and practice functional skills, such as money management and meal planning and preparation, they need for successful day-to-day independent living.

Homemaker Services - in-home helpers perform light housekeeping and laundry assistance to ensure a safe and healthy living environment for people with disabilities or other special needs.

Outpatient Rehabilitation - children and adults with disabilities are evaluated and receive occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language therapy to improve their functional skills.  Therapy services are available to those with and without insurance, although availability varies by site.

Personal Assistance Services - intensive personal services, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility assistance are provided for children and adults with disabilities, enabling them to live in the community, rather than an institution.

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Project GREAT - assisting grandparents who are raising grandchildren with disabilities, or who have disabilities of their own, in succeeding to the best of their abilities.

Respite Care Services - periodic, temporary relief for primary caregivers, responsible for the daily care of a child or adult with a disability or with progressively more strenuous daily needs.

Workforce Development - matches skills and interests of people with disabilities with their best opportunities for success in the workplace, through exceptional relationships with local employers and by providing focused, personal support and long term follow up for the employees.

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