Jacob's Place

Jacob's Place Equipment Exchange provides at NO charge used durable medical equipment and supplies that have been donated for children with special needs.  Operated by a staff of volunteers, the program seeks donations of used durable medical equipment and supplies, refurbishes the items, and loans them to those in need.  This expensive equipment, not always covered by insurance, is available free-of-charge.

If you are in need of a particular piece of adaptive equipment, simply have your child's doctor write a prescription for that piece of equipment and contact us.  We will loan you the piece of equipment if available, free of charge.

If your child needs adaptive equipment, or has equipment he/she has outgrown that you would be interested in donating, simply contact us.

Susan Lopez 903-829-2603          Kim Westbrook 903-530-3485          Angie Hullum 903-571-3620

 

The Andrews Center

For mental health and mental retardation services call (903)597-1351

*Home & Community Based Services (HCS)

*In Home & Family Support (IHFS)

*Outpatient Clinics

*Group Homes

*People Share (support group)

 

For Physical disabilities services contact:

Department of State Health Services

Medical Social Workers (903)533-5255, (903)533-5249

Joann Cliver, joann.cliver@dshs.state.tx.us

Melinda Mezayek, melinda.mezayek@dshs.state.tx.us

 

For Transportation Program

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  call 1-800-374-7340 voice mail box 530

* For Non-Medicaid Individuals you must call at least 3 working days in advance before your   

   appointment.

*For Medicaid Transportation you must call by 3:00 p.m. the day before your appointment.

To schedule call and leave your name, address, phone number, destination, date and time of appointment. 

 

 

East Texas Center for Independent Living

(ETCIL)

ETCIL is

  • A non-profit agency in Tyler, Texas providing services to the one in five East Texans who have disabilities, as well as education to the community on disability related topics.
  • Governed and staffed by a majority of people with disabilities who bring a wide range of knowledge and experience to their work in assisting others with disabilities.
  • Funded by contributions from foundations, corporations, and individual donors as well as federal, state and local grants.
  • One of over 400 such Centers in the United States.

ETCIL assists people with

  • mobility impairments such as amputations, spinal cord injuries, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, post polio, spina bifida, and cerebral palsy.
  • mental, cognitive, or developmental disabilities such as traumatic brain injuries, depression, mental retardation, and learning differences.
  • hearing impairments
  • vision impairments
  • Most services are offered free of charge.

For more information on ETCIL:

Local telephone: (903) 581-7542       Toll free long distance: (866) 567-8918
Local TTY: (903) 581-4615                   Toll free TTY: (866) 246-6424

 

 

Trinity Mother Frances Respite Care Program

 

Saturday Respite

  • Two four-hour respite care sessions held the third Saturday of each month

  • Available to families of children with special needs (ages 3 months to 18 years) who reside in the family's home

The Saturday Respite program provides specialized care to children who are medically fragile or developmentally delayed in a child care center setting.  The children experience the warm, loving, fun environment provided by the specially trained Respite Program staff and volunteers.  The program is held at The Child Development & Training Center at 1722 West Front Street (next to the Tyler Rose Garden) the third Saturday of each month from 12:00-4:00 pm and 4:30-8:30 pm.

 

In-Home Respite

  • Individual care for children with special needs in the family's home

  • Caregivers provided through a partnership with The Andrew Center's Americorp Independence Project

  • Evening and weekend hours available

In-Home respite care provides specialized child care for a family's special needs child in the home.  Americorp member caregivers have completed intensive screenings and training.  They are encouraged to work with children on life skills and socialization during respite sessions.  Please call for scheduled times and availability.

 

706 Turtle Creek

Tyler, Texas 75701

(903)595-3942 ext. 255

halingr@tmfhs.org

 

 

Community Work Force of Texas

(CWFT)

 

Mission Statement: To promote the expansion of opportunities for disabled/challenged individuals to participate fully in the life of their community.

 

Day Training Center and Pre-Vocational Services

 

CWFT provides a full range of day training and pre-vocational services.  This helps individuals with special needs develop skills and learn functional roles within their communities.  Program participants have access to a wide range of resources including:

  • Vocational Assessments

  • Application and Job Training

  • Resume' Development

  • Career Planning

  • Ongoing work support

  • Access to employment opportunities and search resources

  • Personal growth and increased participation in community life

Supported Employment

 

CWFT provides support for employers looking for trained, reliable and productive employees.  Employers may be eligible for tax incentives when hiring individuals with disabilities.  Employer partner resources through CWFT include:

  • Pre-screening of potential employees

  • Reduced training costs

  • Tax reduction incentives

  • Motivated workforce

  • Improved employment matching through vocational assessments

  • Potential reduction of turnover through committed employees

Community Work Force of Texas

6096 Copeland Road

Tyler, Texas 75703

(903)561-7871

 

 

 

 

 

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