Adult Living Options and Day Habs

Updated February 2024

 29 Acres (Cross Roads, TX) 

*2024 Destination...Life Presenter/Exhibitor



29 Acres is a nonprofit with 4 different programs and a supported living community for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neuro-diversities designed to elevate quality of life by creating an environment that results in greater self-fulfillment and independence. 29 Acres offers Transition Academy, which is a two-year residential program for young adults motivated to live independently and gain employment, as well as a daytime community program (Enrich), employment services, and a Summer Transition Camp! 


29 Acres Video- "29 Acres Transition Academy"

29 Acres Video- "2020 29 Acres Gala"


The ARC of the Capital Area

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The Arc of the Capital Area provides innovative programming and guidance for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families. Programs consist of Adult Case Management, at-risk Juveniles Case Management, Art & Education, Employment Services, and Community Outreach. Our goal is to support the community to have meaningful, inclusive lives!


AIM: Adults Independent & Motivated      

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AIM is a non-profit community of active adults with disabilities like autism and Down Syndrome who live vibrantly and independently in their own apartments with appropriate support.

Austin Harmony Project



The Austin Harmony Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to enrich the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through art, music & community.  Harmony provides innovative programming for adults with developmental disabilities ages 22 and up. 

Austin Parks and Recreation Adult Day Programs



Austin Parks and Recreation is home to four unique adult day programs for individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. Our programs provide daily opportunities to have fun, improve social skills, develop peer relationships, learn leisure skills and build self-confidence.  The program is designed by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists.

Good Neighbor Adventure Club Flyer

Good Neighbor Adventure Club Brochure

Brookwood in Georgetown (BiG) 



Brookwood in Georgetown (BiG) is a residential and vocational community that empowers adults with special needs (Citizens) to become artisans, bakers, gardeners, and more. BiG equips its Citizens to realize their God-given talents and provides opportunities for them to engage in truly meaningful work. All items created are then sold in BiG's award-winning retail shop, cafe, and greenhouse, which offers additional vocational opportunities for our Citizens. Our mission is to not only provide our Citizens with a place to belong, but to change the way the world views those with special needs.

Community Independence of Texas

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Our mission is to provide long-term affordable housing in a caring, dedicated spectrum community to those with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder who have the skills, ability, and desire to live semi-independently with limited (~2 hours/wk) individual support by resident advisors.

Visit us at comintx.org.  

Consumer Direct Care Network Texas



Consumer Direct Care Network Texas provides superior customer service and customized care plans to unique people just like you, in every county throughout the state of Texas. We have helped thousands of people succeed in self-directing their own quality care while remaining in their homes and communities. Consumer Directed care is available to individuals who need attendant care services in their home. Self-Directed care puts you in control, allowing you to arrange and direct your own services.

Daymark Living (Waxahachie, TX)

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Daymark Living is a residential community dedicated to helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live a happy, healthy and independent life.  We understand it can be a challenge knowing how to help your loved one take the next step in life. That's why we've built a caring community where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can realize their fullest potential. 

Daymark Living Informational Documents Including "10 Things You Should Know About Daymark Living"

Daymark Living Video- "About Daymark"

Disability Resources, Inc. (Abilene, TX) 

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Disability Resources Inc. exists to provide exceptional care and contented lives to intellectually challenged adults in a Christian environment. Our services include a day training program, residential services, and vocational opportunities adapted for each individual’s needs. 


Down Home Ranch

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Our mission is to empower the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through social, educational, residential and vocational opportunities. Down Home Ranch is a residential living community as well as a summer camp.


Draco Services, Inc.  



A recognized provider of services to individuals with IDD in the home and community based services program (HCS) as well as the Texas home living program. (TxHmL).   

Hope Village (Friendswood, TX) 



The mission of Hope Village is to provide superior yet affordable residential and support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 


Independent Identity

*2024 Destination...Life Exhibitor



Independent Identity is a center and community based day program for adults with autism/IDD. Individualized goals and treatment plans are created using principles of ABA in order to maximize potential and quality of life. We serve clients of all ability levels, however we specialize in working with clients with higher levels of need and/or challenging behaviors.

www.independentidentity.org 


J’Miah’s Place

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J'Miah's Place is a Vocational Training Center offering a safe, respectful, stimulating, educational, healthy atmosphere to individuals with disabilities ages 18 and up.  We offer Vocational Planning; Supported Employment; and Job Placement.

J'Miah's Place Flyer One

J'Miah's Place Flyer Two

J'Miah's Place Destination...Life Introduction Video

J'Miah's Place Informational Video

LIFE Project 



The LIFE Project promotes self-confidence and self-sufficiency for young adults aging out of the foster care system and homeless young adults by providing independent living housing options and skills development. 

Marbridge 

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Marbridge is a residential community located in southwest Austin serving individuals with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays. Three communities accommodate care levels ranging from semi-independent to medically fragile nursing needs. Training and education and employment coordination available at some levels. Primarily private pay, nursing facilities accept Medicaid.

Mary Lee Foundation

*2024 Destination...Life Exhibitor



Mary Lee Foundation has group homes and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental illness including: Intermediate Care Facilities, Home and Community Based Services, Texas Home Living, private pay supported apartment living and a Day Program. We provide services in Travis County only. Our main location is just south of downtown Austin and we have several group homes further south in Austin. Others live independently or with families throughout Travis County. We offer services to people of all ability levels but we specialize in getting people into the most independent living setting possible and getting people involved in their community through work, school, volunteering and leisure.

Next Step Transition Center (Deer Park, TX)



Next Step Transition Center is not only an HCS and TxHmL service provider, a day habilitation center, and a group home, but also a home away from home for all of our young adults. Our day program gives young adults a place to increase their confidence by working on their independent living, social, and vocational skills daily. Please visit us at www.nextsteptransitioncenter.org and www.stepstx.org.  

Rock House



Rock House has group homes, day habilitation/workshop programs, host homes and other services. We learned a long time ago not to put limits on what a person might be able to achieve, because no one knows how much untapped potential a person has. We find that people learn a lot more when they are HAPPY and PROUD of themselves, so our teaching emphasizes personal satisfaction, independence, and responsibility. 

Rock House Video- "Live at Rock House" 

Sevita Health (D&S)



  

Sevita, formerly D&S Community Services/The MENTOR Network, is the leading provider of home and community-based specialty health care. At Sevita, we believe everyone deserves to live a full, independent life, and the best place to do that is in their home and community. Our services help families, children, and adults of all ages live joyful lives of their own choosing, no matter what challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years.

D&S Community Services Supports and Services Handbook and Waiver Services Guide Document

D&S Community Services Video- "D&S Community Services Opens the Door" 

Southwind Fields (San Antonio, TX)

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Our mission is to build a sense of community, independence and empowerment for adults with differing abilities through connection, meaningful experiences, spiritual growth, and a place to call their own. From apartment living within the community, surrounded by friends, to Monday through Thursday training options at the Local Society, we believe that everyone deserves to live a life they love...everyone.  Visit us at southwindfields.com.  


The Social Care of Life (Round Rock, TX)

*2024 Destination...Life Exhibitor



The Social Care of Life is an Individual Socialization Skills (ISS) program that focuses on the Socialization and Community engagement of life, for Special Need Adults. 


United Partners - Pflugerville

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UP-PF is geared toward individuals with disabilities who have aged out of the school system.  It is a place where individuals can come and feel welcomed, share their God-given gifts and talents and build community partnership on our way UP!  Our vision is to build a vocational community where Partners learn and work side by side with peers to engage in meaningful work and service to the community.  UP-PF is a center for adults with disabilities creating art, crafts and goods for sale.   

United Partners- Pflugerville Informational Brochure

United Partners- Pflugerville Application and Enrollment Agreement