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

Inspiring
Independence.

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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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Accommodations aren't extras. They're access.
Accommodations level the playing field. They don't change what's expected. They change what's in the way.

If you're building an accommodation plan this week, start here: the post has everything you need to go from understanding to implementation.

Comment "Access" for the link to the free download

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Train as a Deaf Mentor. Take part in a 3-day, in-person SKI-HI Deaf Mentor Training designed to prepare you to support Deaf families.

Location: Texas School for the Deaf, Austin, TX
Dates: July 31 – August 2
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

This training is offered at no cost. Participants are responsible for personal expenses.
Register by June 15, 2026.

Certification does not guarantee employment.
Registration link in bio: tsd.formstack.com/forms/mentor_interest_form
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Today is National #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessDay! For nearly 20 years, SAMHSA has recognized Children’s Mental Health Day to bring attention to the mental health needs of children and young people. Learn more: samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/childrens-mental-health-awareness-day ... See MoreSee Less

HHSC is kicking off its third annual Healthy Texan Week by highlighting resources that encourage Texans to embrace healthy living.

This week also promotes family-friendly events offering hands-on nutritional education in communities across the state.

Learn more about community events and find resources: bit.ly/3QG1qTx
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Positive mental health is essential for kids—it means reaching milestones, learning healthy social skills & coping when there are problems. Let's bring awareness about the needs of children's mental health! samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/childrens-mental-health-awareness-day #AwarenessDay ... See MoreSee Less