A non-residential Center for Independent Living serving individuals with disabilities in Southeast Texas.
A non-residential Center for Independent Living serving individuals with disabilities in Southeast Texas.
RISE Center serves individuals within Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange counties.
For questions regarding services outside the listed area, please contact us via phone or through the contact form on this site.
New e-book resources for parents of special needs children have been added to our on-line LIBBY collection and are available now for checkout.
Some of the new titles are:
Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs
A Little Less Broken
The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery
A Mother’s Journey with Autism
Down Syndrome Out Loud
I am Not a Label
How to Raise Mentally Strong Children with ADHD
When a Kid Like Me Fights Cancer
Disconnected Kids
The Other Side of Special
Cancer is Complicated
How to Handle More than You Can Handle
Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors
The Other Child
Breaking the TIC Cycle
Parenting the AuDHD Teen
Rare Mamas
Your IEP Playbook
The Parenting Compass
College Admission for Special Needs Students, a Parent’s Guide to Navigating Support, Access, and Success
Childhood Disrupted
Wanda Hears the Stars
Normal
The Cancer Code
Dying to be Me
A Heart that Works
Just Don’t Fall
The Deaf Girl
Unmasking for Life
Thank you Library Director Tami Winger, for selecting and ordering the e-books. The H.E. & Kate Dishman Foundation through Hancock Whitney Bank Wealth Management funded the purchase of these excellent resources. ... See MoreSee Less
While the investigation into the actual cause of death is ongoing, we at RISE is saddened to hear of the likely preventable passing of this gentleman. Even if his death was not due to the weather, none of us should be left in the cold to die without dignity (figuratively or literally).
Contact us at RISE Center 409 832-2599 or stay tuned to our Facebook page for updates to cold-weather resources or warming stations as we received them. Let's all try to look out for each other- we ALL need it now more than ever. ... See MoreSee Less
Man found dead in wheelchair sparks investigation
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A man wearing a hospital gown was found dead in a wheelchair outside a Port Arthur convenience store, prompting a police investigation. The man, discovered duriFinding and affording an accessible vehicle can feel overwhelming.
NDI’s new Accessible Vehicle Funding Guide breaks it down, covering financing options, grants, rebates and real steps to save money.
➡️ Download the guide and start your journey at www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/financial-wellness/assistive-technology-loan-program/?utm_sou...
Image description: Three overlapping pages from a new publication titled “A Guide to Purchasing an Accessible Vehicle” appear against a teal background. Large white text at the top reads, “New Resource: Accessible Vehicle Funding Guide.” The center page shows sections on alternative finance programs and disability organizations that may help fund accessible vehicles. The surrounding pages include additional guidance, checklists and information. QR codes appear on two of the pages, linking to more details. ... See MoreSee Less
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If you’re an older Veteran dealing with mental health challenges or stress related to getting older, VA has many programs to help you.
Explore your options: Mentalhealth.va.gov/older-veterans/index.asp ... See MoreSee Less