Please join us in funding our Teen Adult Program in 2024!

Dar-us-Sakina's Teen Adult Program is a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities age 15 and up to learn valuable life skills in a supportive, social environment.  Participants partake in monthly themes ranging from Money Management and Physical Fitness to Home Economics and Hygiene.  Paired one on one with peer volunteers, participants not only learn skills, but also develop unique friendships and a sense of community.

Here's what participants have to say about our program:

"I love Dar-us-Sakina because I went to the fitness class, I went to Taekwondo class, I went to the bowling alley, I went to Willowfork Park, I met new friends, and I had so much fun!"
Iman, Teen Adult Program Student

"I like the TAP program because it's fun. I made lots of friends there and I have fun learning things from there. We talk about video games, anime and stuff we did over the week. I learn how to make different food and I like when we go to outings."
Cameron, Teen Adult Program Student

"I really love Dar-us-Sakina TAP program because I love hanging out with everybody. My peer buddies are awesome and I learn different things about money and we make all kinds of snacks. What I learned from Dar-us-Sakina is that we all have to love Allah every single day because he is watching out for us. And we have to do a lot of good deeds so we can go to heaven."
Ahkee, Teen Adult Program Student

Help us help these incredible individuals shape a better tomorrow.



Support the Teen Adult Program in 2024

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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