» Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services    The primary state agency for Texas for retraining/rehabilitation services for people with disabilities.    http://www.dars.state.tx.us/

» Advocacy Incorporated    The mission of Advocacy, Inc. is to advocate for, protect, and advance the legal, human, and service rights of Texans with disabilities. Based in Austin, Texas.    http://www.advocacyinc.org/

» Aggie Guide-Dogs and Service-Dogs    (AGS) Student service organization formed to 1)educate the community and other students about the purpose and values of having guide-dogs and service-dogs and 2)support organizations like the Southwest Guide Dog Foundation and Canine Companions for In    http://stuorgphpwebs.tamu.edu/ags/

» All Walks of Life    Collects data, publishes reports, and offers educational presentations in order to prevent violence against the disabled.    http://www.awol-texas.org

» American Council of the Blind of Texas    ACBT is a chapter of the national organization of the American Council of the Blind. ACBT represents the interests of blind and visually impaired Texans.    http://www.acbtexas.org/

» Deaf Celebration    Annual event celebrating deaf heritage. List of programs and committees, photos, meeting schedule, and a calendar.    http://www.deafcelebration.com/

» Deaf Network    Directory of resources for the deaf.    http://www.deafnetwork.com/

» Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic of Texas    Non-profit educational library serving people who cannot read standard print due to visual impairment, dyslexia, or other physical disability. Includes information about how to volunteer or borrow.    http://www.rfbd.org/Units/Texas_Unit.htm

» Texas Association of the Deaf    Addresses the needs of deaf and hard of hearing citizens. Photos, newsletters, and membership information.    http://www.deaftexas.org/

» Texas Commission for the Blind    Goals are to assist Texans who are blind or visually impaired to (1) secure or maintain employment in careers consistent with their capabilities and (2) live as independently as possible consistent with their skills, abilities and interests.    http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs/index.shtml

» Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities    Includes contact information for counselors and staff, publications, projects and RFPs, and links to resources.    http://www.txddc.state.tx.us/

» Texas Hearing and Service Dogs    Training and placement of dogs for the hearing impaired or disabled.    http://www.servicedogs.org/

» Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)    State agency authorized to support families with children with disabilities or developmental delays. Includes information about finding services and a calendar of events.    http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis/index.shtml

» Texas State Independent Living Council    Mission: to promote the philosophy of independent living and to promote the expansion of quality consumer directed independent living service programs statewide.    http://www.texsilc.org/

» The Arc of Texas    Expanding opportunities for people with mental retardation and other developmental difficulties. Calendar, chapter events, available training and information resources.    http://www.thearcoftexas.org/

» The Disability Policy Consortium    Independent group of statewide advocacy organizations for public policy that promotes and supports Texans with disabilities. Action alerts, legislative issues, and job bank.    http://www.dpctexas.org/

» Vocational Assessments    Includes a process that systematically uses work activities as the focal point for assessment of capabilities. Contact information is provided.    http://www.vocationalassessments.com/