At Dar-us-Sakina, our mission is to provide unwavering support and care for individuals with special needs, guiding them towards a life of fulfillment and ease.

Dar-us-Sakina has spent the last eight years providing services to individuals with disabilities and their caregivers in the Greater Houston area. From weekly educational programs to support services and building disability awareness in the community, we have by the grace of God improved the outlook of countless lives (for more info, please visit [www.dushouston.org](https://www.dushouston.org)).

At this juncture, our vision has shifted towards the future. Within the next three years, our goal is to expand our once-a-week pilot Teen and Adult Program to a full-week Day Habilitation program, where adults with disabilities will grow, thrive and benefit from training in independent life and vocational skills year round. Participants will learn self-care, communication, basic financial management, home economics, and skills to promote employability. All this will take place in a supportive, faith-based environment that encourages integration with our local Houston Muslim community. Through this program, we aim to provide adults with disabilities the opportunity to lead lives of purpose and dignity.

Caring for individuals with disabilities is a communal obligation in Islam. Join us in fulfilling this obligation towards our brothers and sisters in need of our support. By investing in this fund and program, you are helping to illuminate lives and pave the way for a more inclusive and compassionate Muslim community.  This campaign is Zakat-eligible (for more info, please see detailed [Zakat Statement from Shaykh Joe Bradford](https://tinyurl.com/TAPZakatStatement)).

As we embark upon this endeavor, we draw inspiration from the words of our beloved Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon him) who said: "The believers are like bricks of a building, each part strengthening the other." (Sahih Al-Bukhari 481)

Your investment in our future is a testament to the boundless compassion that resides within our community. Together, let us ensure that no individual is left behind.

For more information on how you can contribute to our campaign, please contact operations@dushouston.org.

Zakat-eligible: Day Habilitation Program for Special Needs

Nonprofit organization dedicated to inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the Muslim community of Houston

Dar-us-Sakina is a safe space for people of all abilities and their caregivers.  We inspire the community to abandon stigmas and embrace individuals with disabilities with empathy and respect.  Together, we are better!

We are dedicated to providing inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities, while empowering the affected and their caregivers with social support and access to local resources.  We envision a Muslim community where individuals with disabilities are fully accepted and included, and both they and their caregivers have adequate access to support.

Dar-us-Sakina offers its services to all special needs individuals and their caregivers within the Houston community, but reserves its Zakat fund for Muslim families who are in financial need or crisis. Our mission is achieved through three key service areas: Education, Support, and Community Awareness.

Education:

Special Needs Weekend Islamic School Programs: At four locations across Houston, children with special needs come weekly to the masjid to learn about their faith using an adapted curriculum and to be included in the community.

Teen Adult Program (TAP): This program helps individuals with special needs take the first step to adulthood by teaching them independent life skills in a supportive social environment.

Support:

Caregiver Support Groups: This allows mothers, fathers, and siblings of individuals with special needs to connect with others with similar life circumstances.

Events: From inclusive family events that make all accommodations to caregiver training events, Dar-us-Sakina engages the local special needs population on a monthly basis.

Zakat Services: For special needs families in crisis, we are committed to providing comprehensive support through our Zakat Fund, including funding of emergency respite care, counseling, necessary evaluations, advocacy and durable medical equipment.

Community Awareness:

Youth Inclusion Training: We visit local Islamic schools, masaajid, and Scouts to train typical youth on accepting and including their brothers and sisters with disabilities.

Community Education: We conduct awareness events and workshops to educate the general community on disability awareness and early childhood intervention.

Sakina Internship: This is a one year commitment for college age students who dedicate one day of the week serving individuals with special needs while learning about related topics.

Volunteer Enrichment Program: This is a volunteer buddy program for High School students.

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