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VELA Family Assistance

For Families

Welcome

We are so glad you are here! We know that you want the very best for your child- for them to have access to everything they want, need, and deserve. VELA empowers parents of children with disabilities, like you, to become their child's greatest advocates through our interactive courses and wraparound services.

With VELA, you will...

Learn how to navigate special education, therapies and more

Meet other families and receive emotional support​

Connect to key services and resources

Learn how to advocate for your child

Learn how to support your child's strengths and needs

Learn how to take care of yourself via real self-care and compassion

VELA at a Glance
VELA Family Assistance

VELA At A Glance

Our Services

Our Services

VELA's services are centered on the parent of the child with disabilities because we know that parents are the ones to unlock ambitious and inclusive services, supports and community for their child.  

Courses
VELA Courses

Courses

Our interactive courses support parents as experts - providing you with knowledge, skills, support 

and resources.  

Support Group

Monthly
Support Groups

Our support groups are opportunities to meet other parents, receive support, and practice real self-care.

VELA Monthly Support Groups Austin TX
Case Management
VELA Case Management Austin TX

Case Management

Have specific questions about your child's special education plan?  Having a hard time accessing therapies? Meet one-on-one with a social worker for individualized support.

Family Event

Family Events

Annual family events for play, community, and inclusion. Stay tuned for more details. 

VELA Family Events Austin TX
Brochures & Flyers

VELA Brochures & Flyers

Check out our brochures and flyers! 

VELA Flyers and Brochures
VELA Flyers and Brochures
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out some of our most frequently asked questions! 

Resources

Resources

There are so many resources that can provide support and access to services. Below are a couple of our favorite websites plus our very own resource guide!

Have Questions?

We're here to answer your questions and provide the support you need.

VELA will be closed 12/20-1/6/25. Thank you for reaching out- we will contact you as soon as we are back in office!

VELA Testimonials

What Parents are Saying About VELA

“I see what is possible for my son now.”
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