Dallas Area Parkinson Society

Improving and impacted the lives of those affected by Parkinson's disease.

aka DAPS   |   Dallas, TX   |  www.daps.org

Mission

DAPS is dedicated to impacting and improving the lives of those affected by Parkinson's disease. We accomplish this by providing free exercise groups, speech therapy, care partner support groups, informational/motivational meetings, and a monthly newsletter in several locations around the Dallas metroplex and virtually.

Ruling year info

1979

Executive Director

Leisha Phipps

Main address

6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Suite 213

Dallas, TX 75240 USA

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EIN

75-1652315

NTEE code info

Nerve, Muscle and Bone Diseases (G50)

Patient Services - Entertainment, Recreation (E86)

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Exercise Program

The Move. Laugh. Connect. exercise program is ideal for people with Parkinson's disease as it addresses the physical, cognitive and social aspects that are common issues.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Participants work to improve volume, articulation of speech, and effective swallowing.

Population(s) Served
Adults

A professional facilitator leads group sessions where family members share experiences and provide support for each other as they navigate the challenges of Parkinson's disease.

Population(s) Served
Caregivers

Dance class co-sponsored with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas for people with movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Our monthly meetings present speakers on a wide range of topics in Dallas, McKinney, and Duncanville. Check the website and newsletter for details.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Non-contact boxing works on balance and core strength as well as cognition.

DAPS has partnered with Title Boxing of Allen and Tribe Wellness Gym in Dallas to offer this exercise option to DAPS members at a reduced rate.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Tai chi improves balance and strength. These classes are offered at a reduced rate through Tribe Wellness Gym in Richardson.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Weekly group class balances the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of the individual, recognized as critical to a person’s total well-being.

Population(s) Served
Adults

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Dallas Area Parkinson Society

Board of directors
as of 05/20/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Bentley Foster


Board co-chair

Jo Klein

Barbara Glass

Greg Wood

Jared Caplan

Chris Clausen

Martha Fiddes

Harold Kellogg

Martha Bonilla

Mike Braitsch

Stephen Holman

Jim Lynch

Greg Rector

Marcie Salamone

Chuck Stewart