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About Us

The Backyard is an Individualized Skills and Socialization center that provides a combination of structured time and flex time in order to provide our members with meaningful activities while respecting their opportunity for self-advocacy.

Participants do activities to learn important skills:

Daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, functional academics, communication and safety
Personal care
Social skills and relationships
Work practice
Functional Academics
Positive behavior
Creative and artistic skills
Independence and personal choice

Our Mission

To enrich the lives of adults with special needs by providing opportunities for social & emotional growth, independence and friendships in a safe place.

Our Vision

Our vision is that individuals with special needs in our community can be self-aware, mindful and resilient to reach the potential of who they were created to be.

Our Values

Respect – We uphold the value of those we serve by treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Worth – We uphold the value of those we serve by providing choices and opportunities for growth and independence.

Quality – We uphold the value of those we serve by providing high-quality programs and services with a firm degree of integrity and professional best practices.

Legacy – We uphold the success of our heritage by embracing and investing in the continuous improvement of programs, services, and facilities.

Person-Centered – We uphold the value of choice, and in tailoring services and supports to each person’s individual goals, objectives, and needs.

Letty & Stephanie

Letty, the Director of The Backyard, worked for Northside Independent School District (NISD) for over 15 years as a Special Education Teacher and a Special Education Campus Coordinator. During her time with NISD, she was named Teacher of the Year twice for her passion and commitment to her students and families. She has always been an advocate for the special needs community, including for her daughter Stephanie.

Stephanie is a member of The Backyard. She enjoys socializing with her peers, riding the adult trike, and staying engaged with others as she transitions to her adult life. At home, she likes playing with balloons, walking her dog and looking for bugs in the backyard.

Join our Adult Special Needs Center!

About Us

Our Mission

Our Vision

Our Values

Photo Gallery

Letty & Stephanie

Meet Our Wonderful Staff

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Tajha

Pearl

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Letty

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LeAnne

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LeAnne

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Alicia

LeAnne

Alicia

Call to get more information

Adult Day Program

Join our Adult Special Needs Center!

About Us

Our Mission

Our Vision

Our Values

Photo Gallery

Letty & Stephanie

Meet Our Wonderful Staff

Pearl

Pearl

Pearl

Tajha

Pearl

Pearl

Letty

Pearl

LeAnne

LeAnne

LeAnne

LeAnne

Alicia

LeAnne

Alicia

Call to get more information

Adult Day Program

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