discapacitados abriéndose caminos

"Luchando juntos y sin limites por nuestros niños"

About Us

discapactiados abriéndose caminos (d.a.c.) was established in 1994 by Ana and Kevin Pérez to help Latino individuals and their families struggling with the complexities and care-giving challenges of disability. Throughout the twin cities, d.a.c. makes home visits, joins in doctor appointments and school team meetings, links formal and informal community resources in response to family needs and priorities, and offers informative and sustaining weekly support group sessions at d.a.c’s center. These vital and culturally responsive services, in the family’s preferred language, are provided without charge to families thanks to our funding partners, volunteers, and donors.

Our Mission:

discapacitados abriéndose caminos holds the hand of the Latino/Hispanic family with a child/adult or family member with disability so they can learn about the disability, their rights, and how to navigate throughout the social, educational, and medical systems.

Our Goals for Families:

¨ To be knowledgeable about the disability and their rights and responsibilities related to disability.

¨ To navigate the system  and collaborate with resources to reach their goals.

¨ To be stable economically.

¨ To connect with other parents for mutual support.

¨ To improve the quality of the child or adult family member’s health, education, and future.

 

 

 

 

For a list of all the services we offer please go to the service list page in our website or Click here