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Central Baptist Church

Church
Adult 

CBC's S.M.A.R.T. Team will help with Wheel Chair ramps. call the church office to be put in touch with caring helpful neighbors. 903-586-2215

Counties Served: Cherokee

Office: Mon - Thurs; Fri - close at 3 pm
Sunday Services
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Smith County Champions for Children

Child & Adolescent

Autism Education and Resources

Please call 9035921454 for hours of operation.
Disabilities

FAMILY Circle of Care

Government
Disability Benefits

Community Health workers can assist patients with completing applications for disability benefits and housing.

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

Mon-Fri
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The Lighthouse - East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind

Nonprofit
Disability Services

We provide free training and services to those who are blind or visually impaired. Application and eye report required. Visually impaired: 20/70 or worse in best eye with correction. Legally blind: 20/200 or worse in best eye with correction or visually field restriction of 20 degrees or less. Services include: Independent Living, Orientation and Mobility, Assistive Technology, Microsoft Office, and Adaptive Equipment Grant Program.

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday
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East Texas Cares Resource Center

Disability Services

East Texas Cares Resource Center has trained Community Health Workers (CHW) who are knowledgeable about the various Social Security Programs and application process. Call to speak to a trained CHW today.

Counties Served: Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Smith

Mon - Thur (Pantry only). All other services must call.
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Anderson Cherokee Community Enrichment Services (ACCESS)

Government
Disability Services

ACCESS provides service coordination for consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities, regardless of income.

Counties Served: Anderson, Cherokee

Monday-Friday
Disabilities

Goodwill Industries of East Texas

Nonprofit
Disability Services

Pre-Vocational Training: Commercial Services This program is designed to prepare individuals with severe and/or multiple disabilities for employment by teaching soft skills needed in the workforce, including following directions, problem solving, safety skills and mobility training in a light industrial setting. Please Contact: Chevella Layne @ 903-581-5422 or Zee Shrubs @ 903-593-8598

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday Office Hours
Retail Hours Monday - Saturday
Retail Hours Sunday
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Tyler ISD - Special Education

Nonprofit
Education

Special Education - The children of East Texas come in all sizes, shapes, colors, and abilities. They do not all learn the same way, but they do ALL learn. Do you know of an infant, child or teenager who has trouble: hearing, seeing, talking, walking, using their hands, or relating to adults or other children? Public school programs can serve these children from ages 3 to 21. Children with severe hearing or vision impairment may be eligible to receive services from birth. Free disability screenings are available. For more information, contact the Special Education office in your school district.

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday
Disabilities

Workforce Solutions East Texas

Government
Employment

Workforce Solutions East Texas programs are designed to help job seekers secure employment through education and training opportunities.

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

Monday - Friday
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Tri-County Meals on Wheels

Home Delivered Meals

Deliver meals to homebound seniors in Cherokee County.

Counties Served: Cherokee

Mon.-Fri.
Disabilities

Habitat for Humanity of Smith County

Nonprofit
Home Repair & Accessibility

Habitat provides critical repairs for current homeowners who qualify for this program. Veterans, senior citizens and disabled are among those served upon meeting guidelines for the program. The residence must be owned (not rented) and cannot be a mobile home due to program restrictions. Application can be made at 822 W. Front Street, Tyler.

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday
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Andrews Center

Nonprofit
Intelectual and Development Disabilities (IDD)

Program Name: Andrews Diversified Industries (ADI) Description: Provides employment opportunities to adults with mental and physical disabilities. Program components include vocational training for employment and pre-vocational training. Eligibility: Adults with mental and physical disabilities Transportation available for participants.

Counties Served: Smith

Mon-Fri
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension/Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

Intelectual and Development Disabilities (IDD)

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Family and Community Health (FCH) unit provides educational programs to improve the health and wellness of individuals, families, and communities in Texas. The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) advocates for the inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities and funds grant projects in areas such as education, employment, and health. The initiative offers education, training, technical assistance, and connections with self-advocates and families in the community. It also shares resources and best practices on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in the community. TCDD's mission is to create change through advocacy, capacity building, and systems change to improve support for people with disabilities.

Counties Served: Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Smith

Mon-Fri
Mon-Fri
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Andrews Center

Nonprofit
Intelectual and Development Disabilities (IDD)

IDD Services including testing, information and referral, casemanagement, Crisis services available to children and adults with Intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Counties Served: Smith

Mon-Fri
Disabilities