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Dallas Area Parkinson Society

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Dallas, TXFounded 1978EIN 751652315
Food & Basic Needs 501(c)(3) verified No active projects

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Overview

About Dallas Area Parkinson Society

Dallas Area Parkinson Society gives people living with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners, and families in North Texas a place to land with exercise classes, monthly educational sessions, support groups, and plainspoken information. The appeal is simple: you can get help learning how to live with Parkinson’s without having to travel far for it. For donors, that means backing support that is both local and immediately useful.

What sets DAPS apart is how grounded its programs are in everyday life. From exercise classes like Move.Laugh.Connect, Dance for PD, and South Paws Boxing Club to virtual options for people facing mobility or transportation challenges, the support is built around access, routine, and community.

What they do

Programs

The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.

Program 01

Exercise classes

Exercise programming for people with Parkinson’s disease, including Move.Laugh.Connect, Dance for PD, and South Paws Boxing Club.

Program 02

Educational Series

Monthly educational sessions with Parkinson’s experts on treatment options, medications, nutrition, exercise, and related topics.

Program 03

Support groups

Support groups for people affected by Parkinson’s disease, including groups created for women with Parkinson’s disease and men with Parkinson’s disease.

Program 04

Speech classes

Speech classes supported for local Parkinson’s patients.

Program 05

Swallowing classes

Swallowing classes supported for local Parkinson’s patients.

Program 06

Educational materials and monthly newsletter

Publication and distribution of Parkinson’s-related education materials, including a monthly newsletter and monthly meetings with speaker topics of interest.

Program 07

Virtual classes

Virtual classes for people who face mobility or transportation challenges.

The story

About this work

Mission

Dallas Area Parkinson Society is dedicated to impacting and improving the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s disease.

Who they serve

People living with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners, and families in North Texas.

Their impact

  • DAPS serves 1,200 North Texas individuals through exercise classes, speech classes, education, and support groups.
  • In 2025, the first Dallas Annual Walk for Parkinson’s brought together more than 350 community members.
  • In 2025, DAPS doubled its exercise programs across Dallas, Denton, and Collin County.

How your donation helps

  • Speech, swallowing, and exercise classes
  • Monthly newsletter and educational materials
  • Educational Series events
  • Support groups
  • Local outreach and awareness efforts
  • Fundraising campaigns that stay in North Texas
For the community

Need help?

How someone in need can access Dallas Area Parkinson Society’s services.

People affected by Parkinson’s disease can attend exercise classes, monthly Educational Series events, support groups, and virtual classes at North Texas locations or online. DAPS also accepts presentation requests by email at daps@daps.org.

Voices

In their words

If Houston can do it, why not Dallas?
No one should face Parkinson’s disease alone.
Press

In the news

Recent independent coverage of this organization.

Funders

Grant support

$77,813 from 3 funders · through 2024 (IRS 990 records).

  • COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC — $30,219 (2024)
    THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.
  • TEXAS INSTRUMENTS FOUNDATION — $1,500 (2024)
    DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM."
  • THE JB AND MARY LOU SANDLIN — $1,000 (2024)
    CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
  • THE JB AND MARY LOU SANDLIN — $1,000 (2023)
    CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
  • THE JB AND MARY LOU SANDLIN — $1,000 (2022)
    CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
  • THE JB AND MARY LOU SANDLIN — $1,500 (2021)
    CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
  • THE JB AND MARY LOU SANDLIN — $3,000 (2020)
    CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
  • COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC — $18,326 (2018)
    THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. NO BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED FROM THIS GRANT.
Calendar

Events

Grow with DAPS

annual

Annual fundraising campaign launched in April during Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

Educational Series

monthly

Monthly educational sessions held in five North Texas cities with Parkinson’s experts and lunch provided.

Keep Living Well Symposium

annual

A Parkinson’s symposium featuring experts and community education.

Dallas Annual Walk for Parkinson’s

annual

Community walk supporting awareness and the local Parkinson’s community.

Veteran Potluck

annual

A community potluck honoring veterans and their loved ones.

Beyond donations

Ways to help

Concrete needs and volunteer roles Dallas Area Parkinson Society has shared.

Current needs

  • Volunteer facilitators for classes and support groups
  • Event volunteers
  • Fundraising committee members and people with fundraising experience
  • Sponsors for programs, the newsletter, educational series, and events

Volunteer opportunities

  • Facilitating classes
  • Helping at events
  • Weekly office volunteering
  • Serving as a volunteer presenter or program helper
Collaborators

Partners & funders

Independent Parkinson’s NetworkCharitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS)Acadia
From the newsroom

In the news

Articles featuring Dallas Area Parkinson Society from the Love What You Fund newsroom.

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.

How can someone start using DAPS programs?

People affected by Parkinson’s disease can get started by joining exercise classes, the monthly Educational Series, support groups, and virtual classes. DAPS offers programs in multiple North Texas locations.

What kinds of exercise programs does DAPS offer?

DAPS offers exercise classes that include Move.Laugh.Connect, Dance for PD, and South Paws Boxing Club.

Where are the Educational Series sessions held?

The Educational Series is offered in five cities: Dallas, Denton, Duncanville, Garland, and McKinney.

How can someone request a presentation?

Presentation requests can be sent by email to daps@daps.org.

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