Adult Living Options & Individualized Skills and Socialization Providers

29 Acres (Cross Roads, TX) 

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29 Acres is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering neurodiverse adults by providing housing, life skills training, and supportive services. Through innovative programs and community partnerships, 29 Acres creates inclusive environments where individuals with autism and other neurodiverse conditions can live independently, build confidence, and lead fulfilling lives.

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, a nonprofit organization, is committed to empowering Central Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through compassionate case management and innovative programs. Learn about key details on transitional services such as guardianship, employment services, and post-secondary education opportunities offered by The Arc, designed to support individuals as they navigate life beyond high school. Whether you're a family member, educator, or advocate, this is a great chance to learn how we can help support your loved ones or students in their next steps.

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 in the Lake Travis Area.

Austin Parks and Recreation Adult Day Programs

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Austin Parks and Recreation is proud to offer Therapeutic Recreation Services to provide safe, accessible, fun and supportive recreation environments for all persons no matter their abilities. PARD’s Therapeutic Recreation Services include both adaptive and inclusive programs which are facilitated and supported by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists.

Good Neighbor Adventure Club Flyer

Good Neighbor Adventure Club Brochure

Brookwood in Georgetown (BiG) 

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The mission of BiG is to provide a God-centered, innovative vocational and residential community for adults with disabilities, and to change the way the world views this population.

Community Independence of Texas

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We desire to empower adults with autism toward independence and foster understanding and acceptance of spectrum adults. Our mission is to provide the comfort and dignity of affordable housing in a caring community for ASD adults who have the ability and desire to live semi-independently with limited onsite support.

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)

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) 

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 to each individual’s needs. 

Down Home Ranch

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Respite and recreational opportunities on a 410 acre ranch. Our adventure team is ready and waiting to meet you and yours right where you are. We look forward to growing and recreating beside you!

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).   

Eden Supportive Living Austin

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At Eden Austin, we offer a range of amenities designed to provide comfort, convenience, and a vibrant community experience to individuals with disabilities 22 years and up.  Our ADA-accessible apartments include studio floor plans in various sizes and configurations, handicapped-accessible baths with roll-in showers and grab bars, and modern kitchens equipped with a microwave and a ¾ size refrigerator.  Our community also features a podcast studio, adaptive fitness center, computer center with individual workstations, and a comfortably furnished television and living room. Enjoy our library, game room, multiple lounges, BBQ areas, and a sports bar. For pet lovers, we have dedicated dog parks for both large and small dogs.  We also offer a cozy community stone fireplace, a free DVD library, and an eSports arena for gaming enthusiasts.  Residents can take advantage of our weekly housekeeping services, complimentary laundry facilities, and enjoy meals provided seven days a week in our on-site restaurant.  The driving force behind Eden is to improve the quality of your life. Eden is a social community. By living alongside your peers in a vibrant and active neighborhood, it is hard not to call “Eden” home.

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

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Independent Identity is an ABA based day program serving adults with IDD and autism.  Run by BCBA’s with highly trained staff, independent identity is able to serve clients with a higher level of need and barriers in the area of challenging behavior and communication. Our clients work on social, leisure, vocational, and independent living skills.  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, and 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

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.  

Respite Haus Dayhab 

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Mobile Dayhab for high functioning special needs adults (18+). We have fun volunteering in the community, exercising, bowling, singing karaoke, shopping and tons more…all while learning life skills! (some funding and insurances accepted) 

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)

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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