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About Us
Are you a person with a disability?
Or do you know someone who has a disability?
Could you benefit from talking with other people who have disabilities?
Do you want to know more about the Americans With Disabilities Act?
Would you like to learn to advocate for yourself?
Do you need help in locating resources?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the many programs at REACH are for you.
Services Available at the REACH Centers Include:
- Information and Referral
- Peer Counseling
- Advocacy Assistance
- Assistive Equipment Loan
- Disability Awareness & Sensitivity Training
- Independent Living Skills Training in Office and Online
- Computer Labs (Dallas)
- Adjustment to Disability Group Counseling
- ADA Training & Technical Assistance
- Ramp Building (Fort Worth)
- Outreach to Youth with Disabilities (Dallas)
- Employment Assistance (Dallas)
- Nursing Home to Community Living Relocation Assistance
- Peer Support Group Meeting
- A Professional Clothing Closet (Dallas)
- Social/Recreational Activities
- People with mobility impairments such as amputations. spinal cord injuries, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, post polio, spinal bifida, and cerebral palsy.
- People with mental, cognitive, or developmental disabilities such as traumatic brain injuries, depression, mental retardation, and learning differences
- People with hearing impairments and deaf-blindness
- People with vision impairments
REACH Inc is a nonprofit organization with the goal of advocating for and empowering people with disabilities to take charge of their lives and participate actively in community life. REACH stands for Rehabilitation, Education, and Advocacy for Citizens with Handicaps.
In order to accomplish this mission, REACH operates the REACH Resource Centers on Independent Living in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Denton.
The Centers are non-residential resource agencies which provide services for people with disabilities and education to the community on disability related topics.
The Centers are governed and staffed by a majority of people with disabilities who bring a wide range of knowledge and experience to their work in assisting other people with disabilities.
The Centers are funded by federal and state grants, contributions from foundations and corporations, and individual donors.
"INDEPENDENT LIVING IS SELF-DETERMINATION"
"It is having the right and the opportunity to follow a chosen course of action such as having a job or not working, driving your own vehicle or using public transportation, renting an apartment or living in a group home."
Here's What Our Consumers Say
REACH has brought more potential to my life as far as making new friends, meeting people, and being active. G.E., REACH of Dallas Consumer
I no longer feet alone because I can go to P,EACH and be listened to by my peers and be provided with understanding and support. L.S.P., REACH of Denton Consumer
REACH provides me with the referrals I need. Through REACH's skills classes I have learned which businesses are already accessible for socializing in the community. REACH is a place to meet other people with disabilities and make friends. W.A., REACH of Fort Worth Consumer
REACH has affected my life in numerous ways. I have been given an outlet to meet friends, air opinions, experience new things, and be supportive towards other people with disabilities. I have learned many pieces of useful information and appreciate the fun, caring, and candid staff.S.A., PEACH of Denton Consumer
It is a pleasure to be associated with REACH. For the last two years REACH has been really dedicated to helping me put my life back together again. Without REACH, it would be a lot harder to get my life back together. Thank you. H.K., REACH of Dallas Consumer
REACH which stands for Rehabilitation, Education, and Advocacy for Citizens with Disabilities (formerly Handicaps), is a North Texas based nonprofit corporation with the dual mission of providing services for people with disabilities so that they are empowered to lead self-directed lives and educating the general public on disability-related topics in order to promote a barrier-free community.
In order to accomplish this dual mission, REACH operates the REACH Resource Centers on Independent Living in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Denton. The centers are resource agencies, not residential programs.
Mission Statement
To provide services for people with disabilities so that they are enabled to lead self-directed lives and to educate the general public about disability-related topics in order to promote a barrier free community.
Want to know more? Contact one of the REACH Centers for more information.