REACH of Plano



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We offer the following services:

Peer Support Group Classes (PDF)
Information & Referral Services
Peer Counseling/Peer Support
Independent Living Skills Training
Advocacy Assistance and Training
Home by choice - nursing home to community living relocation assistance
Technical assistance and training in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Advice and Training on the removal of architectural and attitudinal barriers that People with Disabilities encounter
Community Education on Disability-Related Topics
Social/Recreational Activities
Assistive Equipment Loan of Manual Wheelchairs
Computer technology lab with internet access and printers

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View Our Complete Service Booklet here.

Staff

Charlotte A. Stewart

Executive Director

Responsible for the overall administration of the REACH organization, including its four projects, the REACH Resource Centers on Independent Living in Fort Worth, Dallas, Denton and Plano.

Julie Espinoza

Assistant Director / IL Skills Training Specialist

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the REACH of Plano center. Also responsible for providing peer counseling and independent living skills training and outreach to youth with disabilities.

Kathryn Kososki

Community Living & Youth Transition Specialist

Responsible for conducting public relations activities to educate the community about the center’s services and activities, assisting consumers with individual and systems advocacy efforts, and coordinating the center’s youth transition and professional counseling/training programs.

James Payne

Office Clerk

Responsible for providing general clerical assistance and support to the center’s employees.

Shawnett Viani

Records Manager

Responsible for handling secretarial and clerical duties including telephone answering, filing, data entry, inventory, maintaining computerized database of consumer information and office equipment. Also coordination of the loaner equipment and DART Reduced Bus Fare programs.