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LaCie RuggedKey (16GB)

Perhaps more than any other peripheral, flash drives sustain a beating on a daily basis. We haphazardly toss them into our bags, attach them to our key chains, and routinely drop them, among other things. It therefore doesn't come as much of a surprise that the proliferation of so-called "rugged" flash drives has been on the rise. The LaCie RuggedKey (16GB) ($39.99 direct) is the latest entrant in this arena, encased in a removable bright rubber orange sleeve designed to protect it from life's rigors. And thanks to its speedy USB 3.0 interface, it's one of the faster flash drives we've seen. That said, more durable and affordable flash drives are out there.

Design and Features
The LaCie RuggedKey consists of two parts. The drive's chassis is a thin, P-shaped sliver of metal that sports a keychain ring on the upper right side. While this portion is fairly minimalist in appearance, the actual "rugged" component is a cylindrical bright orange rubber sleeve that slips on an off of the drive. The sleeve is designed to be used whenever the RuggedKey is transported and, conversely, must be removed for the drive to be plugged in. When sporting the sleeve, the RuggedKey is roughly the size of a shotgun shell, measuring 2.09 by .83 by 1.06 inches (HWD). While the rubber sleeve helpfully seals the RuggedKey off from water and temperature damage while also making it drop-resistant, the fact that it's removable means that it can easily be lost. Although the bright orange color makes it slightly easier to find if this is the case, it nonetheless constitutes a design flaw, as the RuggedKey isn't quite so rugged without its protective sleeve. This stands in contrast with the Corsair Flash Voyager GT (32GB), whose ruggedness is inseparable from the drive itself since its chassis is constructed out of a durable rubber. On a related note, the rubbery texture of the RuggedKey's sleeve texture attracts a noticeable amount of dirt and dust, and began to bear an uncomfortable resemblance to a stale cheese doodle after rolling off my desk a few times.

Given its cylindrical shape, the RuggedKey feels bulkier in the pockets that other comparable drives, with the exception of the Duracell Rugged USB Drive (16GB) . And the bulkiness doesn't stop at your chinos. As a result of the drive's asymmetrical P-shaped design, the slight protrusion on the side of the chassis crowds out neighboring ports to the immediate right.

The RuggedKey is both Windows- and Mac-compatible and offers 14.8GB of usable space out of the box since it comes pre-loaded with some software. Among the included programs are LaCie's proprietary Backup Software, a password protection program that utilizes 256-bit software encryption, MacFuse, and a free one-year subscription to Wuala Online, LaCie's cloud storage program.

The RuggedKey is pricier than most flash drives. At $39.99, the 16GB unit we tested breaks down to $2.50 per gigabyte, exactly twice that of both the Verbatim Store 'n' Go V3 (16GB) and Duracell Rugged USB Drive (both $1.25 per gigabyte). It also costs more than the comparably rugged Corsair Voyager GT ($2.03 per gigabyte) as well as the already costly SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0 ($2.18 per gigabyte).

Performance
Though it was unable to run PCMark 7, the RuggedKey was an exceptionally brisk performer, whizzing by most of its peers, with the exception of the class-leading SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0 drive. In timed data transfer tests, its USB 3.0 speeds of 37.7 MBps (write) and 112 MBps (read), fell short of the SanDisk Extreme 3.0's write speed (110 MBps), but still held the edge when it came to read speed (105 MBps). Otherwise, the RuggedKey didn't break a sweat outperforming both the Verbatim Store 'n' Go USB Drive (10.7 MBps write, 79.2 MBps read) and Corsair Flash Voyager GT (36.7 write, 95.6 read) using USB 3.0.

Using a slower USB 2.0 connection, the RuggedKey's write speed (27.59 MBps) once again fell short of that of the SanDisk Extreme 3.0 (29.5 MBps) while its read speed (32.43 MBps) outperformed the latter (31.7 MBps). Similarly, the RuggedKey edged past the rest of its competitors' USB 2.0 speeds, especially the Duracell Rugged USB Drive (4.1 MBps write, 12.5 MBps read). The RuggedKey's USB 2.0 write speed also breezed past that of the Verbatim Store 'n' Go V3 (10.2 MBps) but still fell slightly short of the latter's read speed (33.6 MBps).

Thanks to its speedy USB 3.0 interface, the LaCie RuggedKey (16GB) is one of the quicker flash drives out there. And despite the flaws in its rugged design, its protective sleeve does nonetheless succeed in withstanding the rigors of life. Still, its high price tag is difficult to justify in the face of better alternatives in terms of both ruggedness and speed. The durable Corsair Flash Voyager GT (32GB) performs nearly as quickly and can handle its fair share of bruises without relying on an easy-to-lose sleeve. Meanwhile, for those who consider pure, unbridled speed a top priority, the Editors' Choice SanDisk Extreme 3.0 (64GB) remains the drive to beat.

COMPARISON TABLE
Compare the LaCie RuggedKey (16GB) with several other flash drives side by side.

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Compiled by Sara G. Stephens and Jerry A. Alcorn, and Cassandra Fournet

Arc of Greater Houston
Promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
3737 Dacoma, Suite E,?Houston, TX 77092
713-957-1600, www.thearcofgreaterhouston.com

Best Buddies of Texas
Creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
3550 West Dallas Street,?Houston, TX 77019
713-525-8478,?www.bestbuddiestexas.org

Disability Rights Texas
Recognizes the varied needs of people with disabilities in Texas. As such, the scope of its work includes the following service priorities: accessibility; community living; education, employment, healthcare; housing; protection and civil rights; transportation; and voting rights.
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd.,?Suite 171-E, Austin,TX 78757
512-454-4816,?www.disabilityrightstx.org

Project Sunshine
Provides free social, educational and recreational services to children and families facing medical challenges.? Several chapters in Texas. Call for locations.
108 West 39th Street, Suite 725, New York, NY 10018
212-354-8035, www.projectsunshine.org

Archer Consulting Group
Provides peace of mind for families by creating foundational financial and lifetime care plans for children and adults with special needs?plans that always take the well-being of the entire family into consideration.
1717 St. James Place, Suite 205, Houston, TX 77056
713-572-1717, http://archercare.com

Purcell & Saucedo?PLLC
Provides legal representation to parents of children with special needs in matters related to education, guardianship law and special needs planning.
2006 Commonwealth Street,?Houston, Texas 77006
713-481-1422,?www.purcellsaucedo.com/index.html

Wealth Mentors
Financial Planning and Investment Management firm specializing in creating solutions for parents and guardians of special needs children that incorporate estate planning and government benefits.
5100 Westheimer Road, Suite 200,?Houston, TX 77056
713-568-4631,?www.wmentors.com/custom6.php

Epic Health Services
Provides medically fragile children and others in need with the highest quality home healthcare consistently delivered with compassion and extraordinary client service.
3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 612,?Houston, Texas 77098
713-979-3800,?http://epichealthservices.com

Care.com
Online database for Houston-based special needs caregivers.
www.care.com/special-needs-houston-tx-p1049-q1945675.html

Healthy Changes?Hypnosis LLC
Hypnosis can help children?and their families with issues such as stress reduction,?relief of anxiety and fears,?self-confidence and school or health issues.
9135 Katy Fwy. Ste. 119,?Houston, TX 77024
713-932-0403

Houston Children?s?Dental Center
The first dental facility in Houston specifically designed and developed to provide dental care to children and adults with special health care needs.
7007 N Freeway, Suite 400,?Houston, TX 77076
713-481-9500,?www.houstonchildrens.com

Reach Healthcare?Services
(an affiliate of The Care Group)
Reach Pediatric Therapy
Services provides Occupational, Physical, and Speech?Therapy for children 0-21 years of age. Treatments include: Neuro-Developmental?Treatment (NDT), Sensory Integration, Aquatics,?Kinesiotaping, Feeding Therapy, LiteGait?, and many others. Reach was recently designated by NDTA as a Center of ?Excellence. Services are offered at three convenient clinic locations and in patient homes or day care settings.
9220 Kirby Drive,?Suite 1000,?Houston, TX 77054
713-383-2100,?www.reachtherapycenter.com

Theraplayy
TheraPlayy Associates helps children reach their full?communication potential,?experience social success, improve motor development, sensory processing, and?facilitate attention and?self regulation.
4545 Bissonnet, Suite 132,?Bellaire, TX 77401
713-668-7655,?www.theraplayyassociates.com

WeeCare Therapy?Services
We provide comprehensive home based therapy services to children 0 ? 21 years of age with variety of disorders. We accept Medicaid and most insurance plans.?Serving North, Central and East Houston as well as the Pasadena area.
713-417-2783,?www.weecaretherapyservices.com

Ability and Beyond
Specializing in: Autism (ASD), Developmental Delays, ADD/ADHD, Sensory Integration?Disorder, Auditory Processing Disorder
832-526-8892,?www.abilityandbeyond.com

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Education

The Arbor School
Accepts children ages 0-12 with developmental delays or other medical conditions that place them at risk of developing developmental delays.
1635 Blalock, Houston, TX 77080, 713-827-8830

The Briarwood School
Briarwood is a school for?children who present with?dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD, and?language processing challenges. Over 85% of Upper School graduates attend college.
12207 Whittington Dr.,?Houston, Texas 77077
281-493-1070,?www.briarwoodschool.org

Crossroads School, Inc.
Crossroads School, an?academic, not-for-profit institution addressing the educational and emotional needs of children with Learning Differences, ultimately transitioning students into a conventional school setting.
5822 Dolores Street,?Houston, TX 77057
713-997-1221,?www.crossroadsschoolhouston.org

Distinct Abilities
Two ACADEMIC programs?for 6 weeks through 6 years; ?TRADITIONAL and?SPECIALIZED for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, & other developmental?delays.?Sign language &?therapies included.
14045 Space Center Blvd.,?Ste. A Houston, TX 77062
281-488-0436,?www.distinctabilities.com

HISD | SpecialEducation Resources for Parents
The purpose of special education is to minimize the impact of the student?s disability while maximizing opportunities for the student to fully participate in his/her natural environment. The Houston Independent School District offers a variety of special services at its campuses and through community agencies and hospitals within its boundaries. The Office of Special Education Services serves approximately 16,300 eligible students between the ages of 3-21.?www.houstonisd.org/portal/site/SpecialEducation

The Joy School
The Joy School prepares?students with learning?differences to return to traditional classroom settings by enabling them to reach their academic and social potential in a safe, supportive environment.
One Chelsea Boulevard,?Houston, TX 77006
713-523-0660?or 1-800-685-4935, www.thejoyschool.org

The Learning Lane
The Learning Lane is an Applied Behavior Analysis Preschool Center model serving children ages from 1 to 7 years of age with autism or language delays.
25232 Grogans Park Drive,?The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-465-3519,?www.thelearninglane.com

Monarch School
Provides a therapeutic education for children grades K through 12 with neurological differences
2815 Rosefield Dr.,?Houston, Texas 77080
713-479-0800,?www.monarchschool.org

The Parish School
Our mission is to identify, educate, and empower children who have language and learning differences.
11001 Hammerly Blvd.,?Houston, TX 77043
713-467-4696 x126,?www.parishschool.org

The Redd School
Day school for children grades Pre-K through 8 with learning differences and emotional issues.
4820 Strack Road,?Houston, Texas 77069
281-440-1106,?www.reddschool.com

The Tutoring Center
We have a unique system?of delivery that helps children increase their concentration, attention span, and focus?while strengthening their?academic skills.??We work?with students who have dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and learning disabilities.
3361 Westpark Drive,?Houston, TX 77005
713-589-7061,?www.TutoringCenter.com

Thinkers Education Center
Specializes in the following: tutoring students with disabilities, reading therapy, cognition training, interactive metronome, visual and auditory processing issues, and critical thinking.
2620 Fountain View, Suite 318,?Houston, TX 77057
713-781-4960,?www.thinkersed.com

The Tuttle School?at Briarwood
The Tuttle School at?Briarwood is for children?with developmental disorders.?The curriculum provides?functional academics, life skills and vocational training.
12207 Whittington,?Houston, Texas 77077
281-493-1070,?www.briarwoodschool.org

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Higher Education

Houston Community College Disability?Support Services
Accommodations for students with disabilities at Houston Community College.
3100 Main St,?Houston, TX 77002
713-718-2000 or?713-718-5165
www.hccs.edu/hccs/future-students/disability-services

Rice Disability Support Services
Provides support services and accommodations for all individuals with disabilities on the Rice University campus.
Allen Center, Room 111
713-348-5841,?http://dss.rice.edu
Mailing address:
Disability Support Services, Rice University, MS 802
6100 Main Street,?Houston, TX 77005

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San Jacinto College Disabilities Services

North Campus
5800 Uvalde Rd.,?Houston, Tx 77049
281-458-4050

Central Campus
8060 Spencer Hwy,?Pasadena, Tx 77505
281-476-1501

South Campus
13735 Beamer Rd.,?Houston, Tx 77089
281-484-1900

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Employment

The Brookwood?Community
Provides an educational environment that creates meaningful jobs, builds a sense of belonging, and demands dignity and respect for adults with disabilities.
1752 FM 1489,?Brookshire, TX 77423
281-375-2100, www.cri-usa.org

H.E.A.R.T. Program
Provides occupational skills training to low-income developmentally disabled adults residing within the city limits of Houston, Texas.
6717 Stuebner Airline Rd., Suite 207, Houston, TX 77091
713-692-4279,?www.heartprogram.org

The Village Learning?& Achievement Center
Non-profit organization created to support the inclusion of children and adults with disabilities, and to create environments that help them reach their maximum potential for independent living.
3819 Plum Valley Drive,?Kingwood, TX 77339
281-358-6172

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Extra-Curricular

Camp For All
A unique, barrier-free camp working in partnership with other non-profits to enrich the lives of children and adults with challenging illnesses or special needs and their families throughout the year.
10500 NW Freeway, Suite 220,?Houston, TX 77092
713-686-5666, campforall.org

The Dionysus Theatre
Dionysus is the only inclusive theater in Texas, dedicating its stage to actors with disabilities?and those who are non-disabled. Theater classes this fall?will be held in Clear Lake,?The Woodlands and??Houston. Visit website for info & registration.?Dionysus ?changes lives?one act at a time.?
5300 North Braeswood 226 Houston, TX 77096
713-728-0041, www.dionysustheatre.org

The River Performing and Visual Arts Center
The River, a program of TUTS Education, provides accessible, affordable, fine arts education for children, ages 3 -19, who have disabilities, chronic illnesses, or are economically disadvantaged. Siblings are welcome. The River offers year-round, barrier-free classes in music, art, drama and dance. Financial aid is available.
1475 West Gray, Houston, TX, 77019
713-520-1220,?www.tuts.com/river

Sam Houston?Equestrian
The instructors at the Sam Houston Equestrian Center have worked with many?riders with special needs?both physical and emotional. Riding is?beneficial for those with low tone and muscle development issues. Working?with a horse is great for self-esteem and focus.
13551 Lew Briggs Rd. Houston, TX 77047
713-443-PONY,?www.LearnHorse.com

Special Olympics -?Houston
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for?children and adults?with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
1335 Regents Park Drive,?Suite 110, Houston, TX 77058
281-282-6024,?www.sotx.org/about/areas/area-22

Texas Adaptive Aquatics
Adaptive water skiing program that allows people with physical and/or mental disabilities the opportunity to discover the thrill and excitement of water skiing, sailing, and kayaking.
103 Page Ln., Huffman, TX 77336
281-324-4653,?www.taasports.org

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Legal/Advocacy

National ARD/IEP?Advocates
If your child has been bullied or isn?t progressing in special education, we can help in?navigating the process and level the playing the field.
P.O. Box 16111,?Sugar Land, Texas 77496-6111
281-265-1506,?http://narda.org

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ADD/ADHD

Attention Deficit?Disorders Association
Provides a resource network and supports individuals impacted by attention deficit disorder and related conditions and advocates for the development of community resources. Within the ADDA Southern region, there are numerous Houston-area chapters.? See website for listings.
12345 Jones Rd., Suite 287-7,?Houston, TX 77070
281-897-0982,?www.adda-sr.org

CHADD
National non-profit organization which provides education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. CHADD publishes a bi-monthly magazine and a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with ADHD.
8181 Professional Place, Suite 150
Landover, MD 20785
301-306-7070,?www.chadd.org

The Clinic for Adult?Attention Problems, P.A.
Testing, Evaluation, and Treatment for ADD/ADHD in Houston, Texas.
2211 Norfolk Street, Suite 460,?Houston, TX 77098
713-523-0058, www.adhdtx.com

DePelchin?Children?s Center
We offer a comprehensive?and family-centered approach to diagnosing and caring? for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Together, our team of experts provides a?coordinated autism assessment utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to evaluate children. In addition to providing?diagnostic evaluations,?DePelchin also offers a?range of therapeutic and?educational services to support the entire family.
4950 Memorial Dr.,?Houston, TX 77007
713-730-2335,?www.depelchin.org

Gateway Academy
Serves 7^th-12th graders who have learning differences that impact social, academic, and critical thinking skills. Gateway Academy is committed to providing an environment that prepares students for successful experiences in the workplace and college settings.
3721 Dacoma Street,?Houston, Texas 77092
713-659-7900,?www.thegatewayacademy.org

Homeopathy Center?of Houston
Treats ADD/ADHD homeopathically, without drugs.
7670 Woodway Drive, Suite 340,?Houston, TX 77063
713-366-8700,?www.HomeopathyHouston.com

Kahn Educational Group, LLC
Certified Educational Planners serving children, adolescents and young adults.
6717 Vanderbilt,?Houston, TX 77005
713-668-2609,?www.educationalconsulting.com

LearningRx?Learning Center
Specializes in helping clients struggling with learning challenges, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, memory or attention deficits, ?plus the lack of self-confidence that often results from these challenges. Does educational testing/ assessment and works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively.
5110 Buffalo Speedway,?Suite 202, Houston, TX 77005
713-839-8885,?www.learningrx.com/houston-central

Menninger Department of Psychiatry and?Behavioral Sciences
?Provides compassionate, safe and effective care of people with psychiatric and co-occurring disorders. Educates students, physicians, mental health professionals, and the general public in psychiatry and the behavioral sciences. Conducts innovative and relevant research into the understanding and treatment of people with psychiatric disorders, and into the prevention of these conditions.
BCM Medical Building
1977 Butler Boulevard
Suite E4.400 -?Baylor Psychiatry Clinic
Suite E4.400 -?Mood Disorders Center
Suite E4.400 -?Administrative Office
Houston, Texas 77030
Administrative Office:?713-798-4876, www.bcm.edu

Premier?Psychological Services
Psychological evaluations and testing, including for ADD and ADHD.
River Oaks Tower
3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 800,?Houston, TX 77098
713-521-7575,?www.premierpsychservices.com

The New Middle School
For bright kids with ADD/ADHD and socio-emotional delays.
403 Heights Blvd.,?Houston, TX 77007
713-802-1256,?www.newschoolheights.org

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Autism

Avondale House
Agency that provides education services, a day habilitation program, and residential services for individuals diagnosed with autism.
3737 O?Meara Drive,?Houston, Texas 77025
713-993-9544,?www.avondalehouse.org

Autism Society?of America
Meets the third Saturday of the month from 1pm-3pm.
7033 Southwest Freeway
MHMRA Conference
Houston, Texas? 77252-2871
713-513-7575

Connections
Trains parents and professionals in autism, Aspergers, and PDD intervention using RDI (relationship development intervention).
4130 Bellaire Blvd.,?Houston, TX 77025
713-838-1362,?www.rdiconnect.com

Cornerstone Psychiatry
Runs in -ome support groups. Fees are based upon income. Groups consist of an Asperger?s support group for high school boys and a women?s group. Please call for more information.
Contact: Rebecca Higgins, M.A., LMFT
14340 Torrey Chase Dr. Suite 160,?Houston, TX 77014
281-580-8086,?www.cornerstonepsych.com

DePelchin?Children?s Center
We offer a comprehensive and family-centered approach for diagnosing and caring for child with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).??Together, our team of experts provides a coordinated autism assessment utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to evaluate children.?In addition to providing diagnostic evaluations, DePelchin also offers a?range of therapeutic and?educational services to?support the entire family.
4950 Memorial Dr.,?Houston, TX 77007
713-730-2335,?www.depelchin.org

Dr. R. Layla Salek,?Behavior Specialist
Provides three main types of services: individual services, school services, and teaching seminars. The individual services are intended for children with behavior difficulties stemming from disorders such as autism, emotional/mood disorders, developmental delays or caused by age or environmental factors.
P.O. Box 421517, Houston, TX
832-298-9118, www.drsalek.com

FACES | Foundation for Autism Care, Education & Services
Provides scholarships to children and families in need of ABA therapy in the greater Houston area.
5610 Pebble Springs,?Houston, TX 77066
281-757-6750, www.facesautism.org

FEAT ? Houston:?ABA Resource?Information & Training
A non-profit organization that provides information and training on treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder using techniques based on applied behavior analysis (ABA).
1120 Medical Plaza Dr.,?Suite 100,?The Woodlands, Texas 77380
281-361-3328,?www.feathouston.org

The Harris School
Provides a non-traditional environment for children in Pre-K through grade 8 who are experiencing emotional and/or social development delays due to trauma, ADHD,bipolar disorder, language delays, Aspergers, sensory integration disorder or any other issue that is interfering with their normal course of development.
900 Lovett Boulevard,?Houston, TX 77006
713-526-2046,?www.theharrisschool.com

Houston Autism?Disability Network
A network of parents, caregivers, educators, professionals, clinicians, physicians, therapists, etc., who gather for monthly meetings or special events and conferences for the purpose of sharing information, networking, and, above all, support.
PO Box 2796, Cypress, TX 77410
www.hadn.org

River Oaks Academy
Provides individualized educational services in a private school environment for children with autism, ADHD and special mental, social and emotional needs.
10600 Richmond Ave.,?Houston, TX 77042
713-783-7200,?www.riveroaksacademy.com

The Sean Ashley House
Designed to provide ?model? homes for persons with autism, blindness, mental retardation, and/or multiple disabilities in a collaborative effort between professionals and parents.
5606 Parkersburg Drive,?Houston, TX 77036
713-667-6460,?www.seanashleyhouse.org

Shape of?Behavior Houston
Teaches children the prerequisite skills necessary to learn naturally from the environment, and puts them in touch with reinforcers in their environment so that learning can become meaningful and improve the quality of interactions.
11123 Katy Freeway,?Houston, TX 77079
832-358-2655,?www.shapeofbehavior.com

Texas Autism Advocacy-Yahoo
Information and resources for autism compiled by a local Houston-area parent.
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Texas-Autism-Advocacy/

The Westview School
Non-profit private school where children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders can make academic and social progress.
Donna Marshall, director (ext. 13)
1900 Kersten Drive,?Houston, TX 77043
713-973-1900,?www.westviewschool.org

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Blindness

Texas School for?the Blind and?Visually Impaired?Outreach Program,?Family Support
1100 W. 45th Street,?Austin, Texas 78756
512-206-9418,?www.spedex.com/napvi/index.html

Taping for The Blind?Sight into Sound
3935 Essex Lane, Houston, TX 77027
713-622-2767,?www.tapingfortheblind.org

University of Houston, College of Optometry
The University of Houston
4901 Calhoun Road,?Houston, Texas 77204
713-743-0799,?www.opt.uh.edu/uei/services/lowvision

Houston Council?of the Blind
1475 W Gray St.,?Houston, TX 77019
713-520-9237,?http://acbt-houston.org

The DARS Division for Blind Services
427 W. 20th,? Suite 407
Heights Medical Tower
Houston, TX 77008-2430
800-687-7028,?www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs

?Lighthouse?of Houston
3602 W Dallas St,?Houston, TX 77019
713-527-9561,?www.houstonlighthouse.org

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Brain and Spinal Injuries

Brain Injury?Association?of Texas
316 W. 12th StreetSuite 405,?Austin, TX 78701
512-326-1212 or?800-392-0040
www.biatx.org

Spinal Cord?Injury Information?Network
529 Spain Rehab Center
1717 6th Ave. South
Birmingham, AL 35233
205-934-3283,?www.spinalcord.uab.edu

Houston Spinal?Cord Support Group:
Quentin Mease?Hospital
3601 N. MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77004
713-873-3845

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Cerebral Palsy

Easter Seals
Greater Houston
4500 Bissonnet,?Suite 340
Bellaire, TX 77401
713-838-9050,?www.eastersealshouston.org

MyChild
41850 West Eleven Mile Rd., Suite 121
Novi, Michigan 48375
800-692-4453,?www.cerebralpalsy.org

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Cystic Fibrosis

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
50 Briar Hollow Lane,?Suite 310W
Houston, TX 77027
713-621-0006,?www.cff.orgChapters/txgulf

Cystic Fibrosis Family Support Group
North Woods Presbyterian Church
3320 FM 1960 W.
713-792-2578

Texas Children?s Cystic Fibrosis Care Center
Texas Children?s Hospital
6621 Fannin Street. 9th floor
Houston, Texas 77030
832-822-2778 or?800-364-5437 (appointments)
www.texaschildrens.org/CareCenters/PulmonaryMedicine/CF.aspx

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Deafness/Hearing Impairment

Be An Angel Fund
2003 Aldine Bender,?Houston, Texas 77032
281-219-3313,?www.beanangel.org/support_assist.html

Houston Deaf Network
www.houstondeafnetwork.com

Deaf Chat Coffee
Starbucks Coffee
Every first Saturday?of each month.
14333 Westheimer Rd.

Sign Shares
99 Detering, Suite 160,?Houston, TX 77007
713-869-4373 or?866-787-4154
www.signshares.com

?ASL Pro
www.aslpro.com

The Center for?Hearing and Speech
3636 West Dallas,?Houston, TX 77019
713-523-3633,?www.centerhearingandspeech.org

Verbal Behavior Clinic of Houston
Mary Susan McClure,?MEd., BCBA
1016 West Alabama St.,?Houston, TX?77006
713-528-2343,?verbalbehaviorhouston.vpweb.com/default.html

The Northwest Harris County Cooperative for the Hearing Impaired
10300 Jones Road, Houston, Texas 77065
281-897-4000

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DiGeorge Syndrome VCSF/22 q 11.2

Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome Educational Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 12591, Dallas, TX 75225
855-800-VCFSEF,?www.vcfsef.org

FACES-The National Craniofacial Association
P. O. Box 11082,?Chattanooga, TN 37401
800-332-2373,?www.faces-cranio.org/Disord/Velo.htm

Friends of Quinn
www.friendsofquinn.com

MD Junction?DiGeorge Syndrome Support Group
www.mdjunction.com/digeorge-syndrome

The Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome International Center
Upstate Medical University
750 East Adams St.,?Syracuse, NY 13210
315-464-6597

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Diabetes

American Diabetes?Association Houston
2400 Augusta Dr., Suite 175,?Houston, TX 77057
713-977-7706,?www.diabetes.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Houston
Gulf Coast Chapter
2425 Fountain View Drive, Suite 280
Houston, Texas 77057
713-334-4400

Texas Diabetes Council
1100 West 49th Street,?Austin, TX 78756
512-458-7490,?www.dshs.state.tx.us/diabetes

ADA Houston Area?Support Groups
www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/local-offices/houston-texas/houston-area-support-groups.html

DiabetesAmerica? Health Centers
1-866-MYDIABETES
www.diabetesamerica.com

Humble
9473 FM 1960 Bypass, Suite 300
Humble, TX 77338
832-237-3500

?St. Catherine?s Medical?Center ? Medical Plaza II
707 S. Fry Road,?Suite 290
Katy, TX?77450
832-237-3500

Cypress Fairbanks?Medical Center
11301 Fallbrook Drive,?Suite 304
Houston, TX 77065
832-237-3500

Texas Medical Center/Kirby Glen
2495 S. Braeswood
Houston, TX 77030
832-237-3500

Bayshore Medical Center
3333 Bayshore Blvd., Suite 240
Pasadena, TX 77504
832-237-3500

Pearland
Pearland Medical Office Building
10970 Shadow Creek?Parkway,?Suite 270
Pearland, TX?77584
832-237-3500

Sugar Land
Medical Building I
15200 S US 59 Hwy.,?Ste 360
Sugar Land, TX?77478
832-237-3500

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Houston Northwest Medical Center
710 FM-1960 W.,?Houston, TX 77090
281-440-1000
www.hnmc.com/en-US/ourServices/medicalServices/Pages/Diabetes%20Self-Management%20Education%20Program.aspx

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Medco Medical Supply
Provides enteral/oral nutrition formulas, feeding pump, feeding supplies,and education; also incontinence, urological & diabetic supplies for special needs children.
10305 Round Up Lane,?Houston, TX 77064
800-245-3816,?medco@e-medco.com

South Houston
Rachel Shead
shouston@e-medco.com
Fax:?(832) 615-2414,?Cell:?(281) 415-9845

Central Houston
Branch Manager
chouston@e-medco.com
Tel/Fax:?(866) 956-1435,?Cell:?(281) 979-7974

North Houston?
Branch Manager
nhouston@e-medco.com
Tel:?(713) 986-5288 x1136,?Cell:?(713) 202-3413

Greater Houston
Jo Harman
jharman@e-medco.com
Cell:?(972) 837-3284

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Down Syndrome

The Down Syndrome Association of?Houston (DSAH)
7015 W. Tidwell, Bld. G, Ste 108,?Houston, TX 77092
713-682-7237, http://dsah.org

Down Syndrome?Parenting Network
www.dspn.org

Rise School
5618 H. Mark Crosswell Street,?Houston, TX 77021
Jan Stailey, Executive Director
713-532-Rise,?www.riseschool.org/houston

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Dyslexia

The Houston Branch of The International Dyslexia Association (HBIDA)
P.O. Box 540504,?Houston, Texas 77254-0504
832-282-7154,?www.houstonida.org

Social Skills Playhouse
25510 Texas 249,?Tomball,?TX?77375
832-289-2560,?www.socialskillsplayhouse.com

The Education?Department at The Arc of Greater Houston
MHMRA Conference Center, Room B (behind MHMRA?s main building)
7033 Southwest Freeway,?Houston, TX 77040
www.aogh.org/EducationTraining.html

ProactiveParent
www.proactiveparent.com

Family to Family Network
Eve Cugini
13150 FM 529, Suite 106,?Houston, TX 77041
713-466-6304,?www.familytofamilynetwork.org

Family Literacy?Network / Texas?Reading Institute
3130 Rogerdale Rd., Suite 180,?Houston,TX 77042,
713-784-7373,?www.FamilyLiteracy.net

Neuhaus?Education Center
4433 Bissonnet,?Bellaire, TX 77401
713-664-7676,?www.neuhaus.org

Texas Education?Agency (TEA)
972-348-1410 or?www.region10.org/dyslexia

Dyslexia Texas
www.dyslexia-parent.com/texas.html

Dyslexia Online?Magazine
www.dyslexia-parent.com/magazine.html

Janis Block, M.Ed.
4265 San Felipe,?Suite 1100
Houston, TX 77027
713-960-6660

Unique?Mind Care
1900 St. James Place,?Suite 800
Houston, TX 77056
713-660-1100,?http://uniquemindcare.com

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy Foundation Texas-Houston/Dallas-Fort Worth/West Texas
2630 Fountain View Drive, Suite 210,?Houston, Texas 77057
713-789-6295 or?888-548-9716
www.eftx.org

Texas Medical &?Sleep Specialists
Memorial City
Medical Plaza 1
902 Frostwood, Suite 210
Houston, Texas 77024
713-464-4107 or?877-770-8677(TMSS)
www.txmss.com

?Cyberonics, Inc.
100 Cyberonics Boulevard,?Houston, Texas 77058
800-332-1375 or?us.cyberonics.com/en

Baylor?Comprehensive?Epilepsy Center
Department of Neurology
Baylor College of?Medicine Smith Tower,?18th Floor
6550 Fannin, Suite 1801,?Houston, Texas 77030
713-798-8259,?www.bcm.edu/neurology/epilepsy/index.cfm

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Blue Bird Circle?Clinic for Pediatric?Neurology
Clinical Care Center, Floor 9
6701 Fannin Street,?Houston, TX 77030
www.texaschildrens.org/bluebird

West Campus
18200 Katy Freeway
(I-10 and Barker Cypress)
Houston, TX 77094

Clear Lake Health Center
940 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 200
Webster, TX 77598

Cy-Fair Health Center
11777 FM 1960 West
Houston, TX 77065

Sugar Land Health Center
15400 Southwest Fwy.,?Suite 200
Sugar Land, TX 77478

The Woodlands Health Center
17198 St. Luke?s Way, Med. Arts Ctr., 1, Suite 300
The Woodlands, TX 77384

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Fragile X

Texas Fragile X?Association
P.O. Box 154985,?Irving, TX 75015-4985
972-757-TXFX (8939),?www.txfx.org

Fragile X Alliance?of Texas
Laurie Bridges
713-494-3115,?www.texasfx.fxgroups.org

The National Fragile X Foundation
1615 Bonanza St., Suite 202,?Walnut Creek, CA 94596
800-688-8765,?www.fragilex.org

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Guillain-Barre Syndrome

UT Medical?School Neurology Academic Office6431 Fannin Suite 7.044
Houston, Texas 77030
713-500-7100

UT Professional?Building Adult?Neurology Clinic
6410 Fannin Suite 1014,?Houston, Texas 77030
832-325-7080

UT Physicians?Neurology Clinic ??Bellaire
6700 West Loop South,?Suite 520
Houston, Texas 77401
832-325-7080,?http://neurology.uth.tmc.edu

Crescent?Neurology
800 Peakwood Dr, Suite 6D
Houston, TX 77090
281-586-8800,?www.crescentneurology.com

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AIDS/HIV

AIDS Foundation?Houston, Inc.
3202 Weslayan,?Houston, TX 77027
713-623-6796,?www.aidshelp.org

Houston Regional?HIV/AIDS Resource Group, Inc.
500 Lovett Blvd., Suite 100
Houston,Texas 77006
713-526-1016,?www.hivresourcegroup.org

Harris County?Public Health &?Environmental?Services
2223 West Loop South,?Houston, TX 77027
713-439-6000,?www.hcphes.org

Baylor College?of Medicine?International Pediatric AIDS Initiative at Texas Children?s Hospital
1102 Bates St., FC-630,?Houston, Texas 77030
832-822-1038,?www.bipai.org

Casa de Esperanza
P. O. Box 66581,?Houston, TX 77266-6581
713-529-0639,?www.casahope.org

Texas Children?s?Hospital
Gillespie, Susan L., MD
6621 Fannin St., #A165
Houston, TX 77030-2399
832-824-1000,?http://texaschildrens.org

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Lupus

Lupus Foundation of America, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
3701 Kirby Drive, Suite 700,?Houston, Texas 77098
713-529-0126 or?800-458-7870
www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/texas_coast_about.aspx?articleid=955&zoneid=214

Rheumatology?Associates of?Houston
2010 Naomi St. Suite A,?Houston, TX 77054
713-667-8292,?www.rheumatologyassociatesofhouston.com

Rheumatology Clinic?of Houston
13325 Hargrave Road,?Suite 250,?Houston, Texas 77070
832-237-8585,?www.houstonrheumatology.com

Arthritis & Lupus Clinic
7500 Beechnut St., #290,?Houston, TX 77074
281-313-7000

Lupus Meetup?Group Houston
http://lupus.meetup.com/members/us/tx/houston

Cure4Lupus
www.cure4lupus.org

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Muscuplar Dystrophy

Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Headquarters
3300 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
800-572-1717,?mda@mdausa.org
www.mda.org

Muscular Dystrophy?Association ? Houston
Gulf Coast/Metro
2900 Weslayan, Suite 375
Houston, TX 77027
713-522-8561,?houstongulfcoast@mdausa.org

Health Care?Coordinators
Rebecca Waller,?RWaller@mdausa.org
Suzanne Thomas,?Sthomas@mdausa.org
mda.org/locate/state/tx

The MDA?Neuromuscular Clinic
Methodist
Neurological Institute
Scurlock Tower
6560 Fannin StreetSuite 802,?Houston, TX 77030
713-441-3780,?www.methodisthealth.com/ni.cfm?id=35605

Blue Bird Circle
615 W. Alabama,?Houston, Texas 77006
713-528-0470,?www.thebluebirdcircle.com

Bluebird Circle?Muscular Dystrophy?Association Clinic
Clinical Care Center,?Neurology, 9th floor
713-522-3941,?www.texaschildrens.org/CareCenters/Neuro/NeurologyMuscularDystrophy.aspx

Myasthenia Gravis?Muscular
5615 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77005
713-522-3941

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Tourettes

Tourette Syndrome?Association of Texas
3919 River Forest Drive,?Richmond, TX 77406
281-238-8096 or?866-896-8484
www.tourettetexas.org

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Tourette Syndrome?Association of Texas,?Support Groups

Gulf Coast Support Group
281-433-4108,?patti248@hotmail.com
Meetings:?Memorial Hermann,?Southeast Hospital
11800 Astoria Blvd.,?Houston, 77089

Katy/Sugarland/West Houston?Support Group
281-395-5392
Meetings: Christus St.?Catherine Hospital
Classroom B, Second Floor
701 Fry Rd., Katy 77450

North Houston/The Woodlands?Support Group
Lisa Henry at?lmhenry888@gmail.com
Meetings:?Memorial Hermann?Conference Center,?Room A/B
9250 Pinecroft,?The Woodlands, TX 77380

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TEAM Project
2400 Augusta Drive,?Suite 435,?Houston, TX? 77057
713-524-2147 or?877-832-8945
www.partnerstx.org/index.htm

Neurofeedback?Wellness Center
719 Sawdust Road,?Suite 100
Spring, TX 77386
281-787-8999
www.neurofeedbackwellnesscenter.com/about-neurofeedback-center.html

Parkinson Disease?Center and?Movement?Disorders Clinic
Department of?Neurology Baylor?College of Medicine
Smith Tower, 18th Floor
6550 Fannin, Suite 1801
Houston, Texas 77030
713-798-7438
www.bcm.edu/neurology/parkinsons/index.cfm?PMID=0

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These iOS Video Games Are Your Summer-Is-Over Deal of the Day [Dealzmodo]

Labor Day is the traditional end of summer. Kids go back to school, grown-ups come back from vacation, and for some reason you can't wear white anymore. But this year, a few excellent game developers—EA, Firemint, Rockstar Games—have used the occasion to discount a whole bunch of great gaming apps. Because the exact thing that someone going back to school or work needs is more distraction, right? More »

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Abelard Construction Wins 2012 Award for Top 30 Roofing ...

Brooklyn Park, MN (PRWEB) August 22, 2012

Abelard Construction won the 2012 Award from Roofing Contractor Magazine for Top 30 Roofing Contractors in the nation. Roofing Contractor Magazines Top 100 list contains companies that have proven that they know what it takes to succeed from year to year.

Were really excited to be awarded the 2012 Top 30 tier of the Top 100 construction companies in the nation. There is a lot of competition out there in this industry, and we strive to remain the best in the business, says Brian Southard, Co-Founder of Abelard Construction.

In spite of industry trends, the economic downturn and the flood of more and more roofing companies coming to the market, Abelard has grown sales and offices this year by remaining ahead of the game and utilizing best practices in the industry. Abelard Construction remains cutting edge in a highly competitive industry by hiring the best in the business, their team of highly trained insurance claim specialists to get the job done right. Abelard excels by using the proprietary Xactimate software program, the same software used by insurance companies, making the claims process fast and efficient. Abelard inspectors personally meet with property owners and insurance adjusters onsite, negotiate claims, and manage all storm related repairs with quality workmanship.

Commitment to customer service, going above and beyond, and helping property owners recover after catastrophic events is our mission and has been for over 15 years. We are very proud of our success and leadership status in the industry, says Abelard Co-Founder Anthony Delmedico.

About Abelard Construction

Abelard Construction is rated by customers as the best in the business. Abelard Construction is the national leader in the residential and commercial restoration and construction industry. With over 15 years of experience as a full-service general contractor in 17 states throughout the nation, Abelard Construction provides a free comprehensive property inspection covering roof, siding, gutters, paint, window damage and works with the insurance claim adjustor to get property owners the repairs they need. As a licensed general contractor, we are able to respond to your unique construction and restoration needs with speed and flexibility. Whether you have a residential roofing emergency, require water, fire, smoke or mold damage restoration or need general contractor services for general maintenance on commercial properties, we are poised to help. Visit http://www.abelardconstruction.com or call 1.888.260.ROOF. Click here for more information on the Storm Inspection Process: http://youtu.be/LPsGTEi3ghQ

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