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| D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation of Acadiana P.O. Box 82502 Lafayette, LA 70598 Phone: 337-267-9199 dreams@dreamsfoundationaca.org |
Disability.Resources.Education.Activity.Management.Services . |
| Parc Independence |
| Lafayette's first "handi-capable" play area - a place where children of all abilities will be able to play together. Located within Girard Park |
| NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS & SUPPORT GROUPS |
| Let your local Government know what you need! |
| Acadian Society for Autistic Citizens meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm at Alesi's Pizza House on Johnston St. in Lafayette. Parents and professionals are welcome to attend. Contact Vickie Nettles at 337-235-4425 for more information. |
| Dyslexia - Barbara Parent, 984-6212 |
| Meets the 1st Tuesday bi-monthly (FEB, APRIL, JUN, AUG, OCT, and DEC) 6 - 8 p.m. Woman's Foundation Classroom, Building A, Suite 100 in Lafayette Surgicares Building front of Womans and Children's Hospital (Lafayette) For more information and registration confirmation, please call (337) 234-3109. |
| a non-profit, family directed resource center for individuals with disabilities & their families. It is a place families can go for information, services & support that is totally directed & staffed by parents/family members of individuals with disabilities. |
| located in San Antonio, Texas. It is the World’s First Ultra Accessible Family Fun Park designed specifically for children and adults with special needs, their family members, caregivers, friends and the entire community. |
| SIBSHOP A support group for sibilngs who are brother and sisters of individuals with disabilities. Contact Bernadette Myers at FHF of Acadiana, 1-800-378-9854. |
| If you are aware of other support groups or organizations or would like to have your group or organization listed on our site, please contact us at 337-654-4053. |
| ADHD Support Group 3rd Wednesday of every month 6-7pm Hosted by Daniel Yeager, LCSW Call 337-981-2180 for location |
| Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 3rd Wednesday of every month 5:30pm @ Hub City Diner Jackie Cusimano 337-269-1068 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Support Group 4th Thursday of every month 6:30-8pm Our Lady of Lourdes Mia Patout 337-269-1638 |
| Nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. |
| National Alliance on Metal Illness (NAMI) Support Groups 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month @ 1st Lutheran Church in Lafayette Karen Dubois 337-654-2138 Denver Nobles 337-849-6764 |
| provides information and support to individuals wishing to effectively advocate for the expansion and improvement of community and family support services for people with disabilities and their families. |
| Unique information about the development, nature, and needs of children. Advocates that parents be recognized as partners in the planning and implementing of their children's education. |
| promotes appropriate, inclusive education for all students. Members work to make parents, educators, the general public, and state leadership informed and supportive of research based and effective practices used appropriately for each student. |
| GUMBO Games Uniting Mind & Body interscholastic athletic competition designed for school aged students who have physical or visual disabilities. More information contact: Pam Carey 1-800-259-7200 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets 1st Tues. each month @ 5:30pm @ Lafayette Physical Rehabilitation Hospital 307 Polly Ln., Lafayette Contact: Dawn Abbott for info. @ 261-1065 |