Accessibility & Disability Resources: Support, Services, and Inclusion

1. Blind Children’s Program (BCVDDP)

• Supports children (birth to 22 years) who are blind or visually impaired in Texas.
• Provides individualized family service plans to develop skills for independence.
• Offers training for parents, vocational support, and resources to help children become active in their communities.
• Specialized services for blind or visually impaired children, including planning and communication strategies.

To Apply for Services:

• Email the Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program at BlindChildrensProgram@hhs.texas.gov
• Call the HHS Office of the Ombudsman 

       877-787-8999, select a language, and then select Option 3.

       Submit your request online

2. Talking Book Program

• Available to Texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities.
• Provides free access to audiobooks and materials in alternative formats.
• Requires an application with certification by a qualified professional.

Click here to learn more:  Application for Talking Book Services | Texas State Library

3. Easter Seals   

• A nonprofit providing health, employment, education, and community services.
• Offers job training, in-home care, therapy, mental health support, and educational programs.
• Supports veterans, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers.

4. VAIL (Valley Association for Independent Living)   

• A non-residential, consumer-led organization promoting independent living.
• Provides advocacy, resources, and skills training to people with disabilities.
• Focuses on community inclusion and empowerment in South Texas.

5. Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)   

• A one-stop resource center for seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and caregivers.
• Uses a "no-wrong-door" approach to streamline access to Medicare, housing, and other benefits.
• Serves Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties.

6. Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH)   

• Provides mental health services for children (ages 3-17) and adults.
• Supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Offers services for substance use disorders, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and integrated primary care.
• Focuses on recovery-oriented and culturally sensitive care.