Inspiring
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A non-residential Center for Independent Living serving individuals with disabilities in Southeast Texas.

Inspiring
Independence.

Divider Line

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.

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People with brain injuries are protected from discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), especially in employment settings. Learn more about your employment rights as a person with a disability and the ADA here: adata.org/factsheet/employment-rights

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World Down Syndrome Day DANCE PARTY ✨💃🏻🪩

Wednesday, March 25
8:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM MST | 5:00 PM PST

Join NDSC and Real Smiles Dance for a very special WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY dance lesson! Register here > bit.ly/WDSD-Dance-Party-2026

Real Smiles Dance creates inclusive dance opportunities for people with disabilities, fostering joy, confidence, and connection through movement. Real Smiles Dance offers a wide variety of dance videos for all abilities. Whether you're looking for a specific style or want to explore the latest content, Real Smiles Dance has something for everyone.

Real Smiles Dance was created by Cody Bingham, a young adult from Montana with over 14 years of experience dancing for Nickelodeon, Justin Bieber, The Greatest Showman, Dancing with the Stars, and more! Cody and his BFF, Dixon, who has Down syndrome, created Real Smiles Dance to show the world that anyone can connect just by sharing their love for dancing and moving.
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A small act of kindness can go a long way. 💛

And if today feels heavy, you deserve that same kindness, too. You don't have to go through it alone.

Call, text, or chat 988 to connect with someone who cares.
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⚖️Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans provides free legal assistance to veterans, their families, and survivors across the state.

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You do not have to heal alone. The Beyond MST app is a free, secure, trauma-sensitive resource created to support survivors of military sexual trauma. Access 30 specialized tools to help your recovery. #VAMobile mobile.va.gov/app/beyond-mst ... See MoreSee Less