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Fitness for People with Special Needs

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Donate to Organizations that Help People with Special Needs

You can show your support for Special Strong by spreading the word about their company. Engage with them on social media.

Achievement Center of Texas is a nonprofit organization that teaches children and adults with special needs art skills, life skills and relationship-building skills Monday through Friday. We couldn’t do what we do for our students without the support of donors like you who care.

To donate to our center, please click the donate button at the top of the page.

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