This directory is designed to make life a little easier for caregivers. These are organizations and programs we’ve either used ourselves or that are widely trusted in the community. If you have suggestions for additional resources that the community should be aware of please send them to us and we can add them to the catalogue.
We don’t take payment to be included here — if a resource ever becomes a paid sponsor, we’ll mark it clearly so you know the difference.
Programs and state services that help cover care, equipment, and daily living supports for individuals with disabilities — including Medicaid waivers and SSI benefits.
1-877-438-5658
Texas HHS manages Medicaid waiver interest lists (CLASS, HCS, MDCP, TxHmL, DBMD). Getting on these lists early is critical — wait times can be 10+ years.
👉 What we wish we knew:
You can (and should) add your child to multiple waiver lists, even if you’re not sure they’ll qualify. Ask for a confirmation number every time you call.
Trusted guidance to help families navigate guardianship, special needs trusts, and long-term financial planning with confidence and clarity.
https://www.specialneedsalliance.org
A national nonprofit with a directory of attorneys specializing in special needs trusts, guardianship, and public benefits law.
👉 Tip: Not every lawyer understands SSI/Medicaid rules. Ask open-ended questions about their experience with families like yours.
Resources to help parents understand special education rights, prepare for IEP or ARD meetings, and connect with advocates who can support their child’s learning journey.
A statewide organization offering peer support, transition planning help, and IEP/ARD resources. They connect parents with other families who’ve walked the same path.
👉 What we wish we knew: Talking to another parent who has already navigated ARD meetings was more valuable than any handbook. You have way more options than you may realize.
Organizations that provide therapies, respite care, and community-based programs that make day-to-day caregiving more manageable.
https://www.easterseals.com/centraltx
Provides therapies, respite programs, and adult services. Easterseals has a long history of working with families in Austin and Central Texas.
👉 Tip: Easterseals often has grants or pilot programs — ask about financial assistance when you call.
Places to connect with other families, share experiences, and find advocacy groups working to improve the lives of people with disabilities across Texas.
thearcoftexas.org
Advocacy, policy, and local chapter programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many local Arc chapters in Central Texas host support groups, events, and trainings.
👉 What we wish we knew: Local Arc chapters often know about resources that aren’t widely advertised — like community respite nights or therapy scholarships.
Trusted partners who help caregivers understand their rights, access assistance, and find empowerment through education and advocacy.
disabilityrightstx.org
The state’s protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities. They help families understand rights in education, healthcare, and public benefits.
👉 Tip: If you hit a wall with a school or agency, Disability Rights Texas can sometimes step in as an advocate.
WeCareTX is built to serve caregivers first. We will never take payment to “rank” or “recommend” one service over another. If an organization chooses to advertise or sponsor our site, we’ll mark it clearly so you always know what’s paid and what’s editorial.
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