AMAANA - Dallas Chapter

Empowering families through education and guidance. AMAANA help parents apply for state and federal services — including SSD benefits, waiver programs, and medical transportation.

Families receive:

• Training on navigating care systems

• Access to health and wellness resources

• Sign language classes and advocacy support

  Our goal is to ensure every family has the knowledge and confidence to access the help they need.

We provide free English–Arabic/ Urdu translation for events, training, and family requests (as available). Language should never be a barrier — AMAANA ensures every family can understand, participate, and thrive.

AMAANA is proud to sponsor respite care for Muslim families with disabilities during an Accessible Eid Prayer as well as a sensory-friendly accommodations.

Click here to fill out our form if you need special accommodations for Eid Prayers.

AMAANA also hosts fully inclusive Eid events.

Services include:

• Respite care during prayers

• Sensory-friendly area with fidgets, headphones, and wheelchair access

• Adapted celebrations so all families can participate joyfully

Faith, learning, and inclusion for all. AMAANA - Dallas currently offers Sunday Islamic School for ages 6-12. Our Islamic school offers:

• Personalized Islamic & Arabic lessons

• Sensory-based learning (crafts, outdoor play, and one-on-one support)

• Individualized lesson plans created by trained educators

This program builds belonging, confidence, and spiritual growth in every child.

We offer a Muslim-focused adult day program for individuals with disabilities ages 20-40. This program fills a critical post-high school gap — fostering friendship, skills, and purpose.

Participants in our Adult Day Program enjoy:

• Baking, crafts, and exercise

• Outdoor activities (weather permitting)

• Islamic & Arabic enrichment lessons

Safe, faith-based spaces for parents, siblings, and caregivers, this includes:

• Weekly support groups for mothers of children with special needs (at our both locations)

• In-person and virtual resource sharing, emotional support, and advocacy guidance

Together, families find connection, healing, and empowerment. To participate in our support groups, please submit a Confidentiality Form here.

Thanks to our generous donors, AMAANA offers financial sponsorships for qualifying families. Sponsorships help cover tuition for Weekend Islamic School, Adult Day Programs, and other services — ensuring cost is never a barrier.

Our AMAANA volunteers play a vital, collaborative role in caring for our members and realizing our mission. Volunteers are the heart of AMAANA.

We provide comprehensive training on supporting members of all abilities, including:

• Disability inclusion and adaptive care

• Free conflict resolution, fire safety, CPR & First Aid Trainings

• RBT training opportunity with a licensed BCBA therapist

Volunteers gain experience, certification, and service hours for high school or university, while also making a lasting community impact.

Our leaders have extensive backgrounds navigating the Louisiana school systems throughout multiple parishes.

We know your students' rights and we advocate with schools on your behalf to ensure your student receives the in-school care and programming necessary.

Our experienced advocates assist families through:

• IEP and 504 meetings

• Transition planning and school communications

AMAANA collaborates with partners like Families Helping Families to ensure children receive the services and respect they deserve.

AMAANA organizes and invites the community to join our exciting monthly events which celebrate, educate, and advocate for individuals with disabilities and exceptionalities in a safe, sensory-appropriate environment. Proceeds of AMAANA events go towards need-based scholarships, programming, supplies, and additional events.

Click here to see all of our upcoming events!

Our staff leads AMAANA with decades of experience caring and advocating for individuals with disabilities/exceptionalities. We are seasoned educators, advocates, community leaders, mothers, sisters, brothers, and allies.

Parents can rest knowing their loved ones are safe and supported. Available during AMAANA programs (like Summer and Winter Camps) and by request outside regular hours.

Trained caregivers provide compassionate, individualized care.

A highly dedicated and experienced therapist specializing in trauma, relationship restoration, and mental health support provides a safe and supportive environment for our AMAANA parents, helping clients develop coping skills and find peace in their lives. 

AMAANA’s Behavior Consultant provides individualized, family-centered support for children and adults with behavioral and developmental needs. Working collaboratively with families, educators, and interdisciplinary teams, our consultant develops compassionate, evidence-based strategies that honor each individual’s unique strengths and challenges.

Through this personalized approach, AMAANA helps foster growth, independence, and meaningful participation both at home and within the community.