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Fitness for People with Special Needs

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Donate to Organizations that Help People with Special Needs

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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.

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