The Arc of the Capital Area
Shana Nichols has over 20 years of experience in case management and child protection services. Currently serving as a CLASS Case Manager and Case Manager Supervisor at The Arc of the Capital Area since 2010, Shana has demonstrated expertise in supporting individuals with disabilities. Prior to this role, Shana worked for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services from 1998 to 2008 as a CPS Advanced Specialist, gaining valuable experience in child welfare and advocacy.
The Arc of the Capital Area
We serve over 2,000 individuals and families in 17 counties with disabilities such as Down syndrome and Autism. We help these adults remain at home instead of being institutionalized and provide an array of services that allow them to live independently. We provide them with training, education and employment skills so that they can become productive and contributing members of society. Eighty-six cents of every dollars that we raise goes towards client care, saving the state of Texas millions of dollars. We pride ourselves on promoting independence and choice for these individuals. For over 70 years, we have removed obstacles for these individuals and given hope to their families. We are a place that parents can drop their adult child off and be confident knowing that these individuals are learning, socializing and having fun daily.