About Special Kids, Inc.

Special Kids Inc. is a non profit organization dedicated to assisting and supporting families with special needs children. Founded in 1982, our primary goal is to ensure that your children are getting the appropriate care and education needed for a happy, healthy and productive life.

We provide training resources and a supportive community. Special Kids, Inc. travels to Washington to lobby for laws that matter most ot you and stays current with all regulations that affect parents of children with disabilities in the Houston Independent School District. We pass this information on to you so you can be prepared and confident for your IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or ARD (Admission Review Dismissal) meetings.

Special Kids, Inc. is a Community Parent Resource Center, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. We are here to serve and assist parents at no cost.

In 2005, we provided assistance to 56 families affected by Hurricane Katrina. We helped them find apartments, food, social services, transportation and helped them with HISD enrollment. Today, we continue to help these and many other wonderful families. It is a true privilege to serve them.

We invite you to participate in our training events, join a Parent Support Group and read through our great online resources to empower yourself with the specialized knowledge you need to ensure your child is getting the education and support they deserve.

Learn more about our Special Kids, Inc.:

  • Read about our SKI founders and staff
  • View our news and press releases
  • Read our beautiful Success Stories

Our program supports families whose children have special needs, including disabilities and chronic illnesses of all types:

  • Autism
  • ADD / ADHD
  • Developmental Delay (early childhood)
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Mental Retardation
  • Multiple Disabilities
  • Orthopedic Impairment (physical)
  • Health Impairments
  • Specific Learning Disability
  • Speech or Language Impairment
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Gifted
  • Visual and Hearing Impairments
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Advocacy TrainingAdvocacy Training

SKI is dedicated to helping parents become strong advocates for their children. Whether in Washington DC lobbying for your child's rights or training parents on available resources and federal regulations, we are here for you! Read more about our Advocacy Training here!

Support GroupsSupport Groups

There's no better support for a parent with a special needs child than another parent. SKI facilitates support groups for families to learn from each other, share experiences and provide needed support. Read more about our SKI Support Groups here!

Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events

SKI is constantly adding new training and networking events to our calendar. Check out our SKI events!