NEWS AND EVENTS
Information listed below is a simple listing of events happening around the area that may be of interest to our community.
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COUNCIL & MEMBER AGENCY EVENTS
Please confirm dates, times and event details with the host organization.
IDD Council Events
May 26, 2020
Caregiver Education and Networking Lunchtime - TWCVRS-supports available for people with IDD
WEBINAR FORMAT
The IDD Council invites you to network with other families and agencies that provide services to individuals with IDD.
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Presentation Topic:
"TWCVRS-supports available for people with IDD"
We welcome Billy Belz, Business Relations Coordinator at Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Services, as he shares information on supports available for people with IDD. Topics covered will include: General eligibility requirements, how to apply for services or special programs, upcoming programs and things families may not know that VRS can assist with.
Upon completion of the presentation, remain online for a Caregiver chat and networking period.
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To join by Smartphone, computer or tablet: https://www.gotomeet.me/LauraGolden/idd-council
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You can also dial in using your phone: 872-240-3212, Access Code: 265-514-573
Noon - 1 p.m. - presentation
1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Network with other families and caregivers. Ask questions and get to know each other
Additional events of interest
- Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT-NT) Group Meet-ups
- Tween Social Group
- Parents of Children with Autism
- Teen Social Group
- Down Syndrome Partnership Activities for Families and Self-Advocates
- Wednesday, February 19, 2020 SPEAK session: "Changes to Waiver Programs"
- Saturday, March 21, 2020: World Down Syndrome Day & Down Syndrome Advocacy Awards
- Friday-Sunday, March 27-29, 2020: Self-Advocate Retreat
- UTA Adapted Sports (Wheelchair Basketball, Tennis and Boccia)
- March 21 and April 18
- CISD Parent Support Group
- Thursday, February 27: ABLE Accounts and Alternatives to Guardianship
- Green Oaks Education Community Speaker Series
- April 18, 2020: Mental Wellness and Healthy Aging
- UTA Disability Studies Accessible Park Survey
- UTA Disabilities Studies seeks input on a Public City Park inclusive of people with disabilities. Click here to answer 11 short questions.
- Camps and Adapted Recreation Resources
- UTA Disability Studies Recruitment for Wheelchair Proficiency Study
- Ongoing dates available
- We Have A Voice Season 2020 Advocacy Theater Company
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Bi-weekly (email for details)
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UNT Health Science Center Research Study Opportunities
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A Look Ahead Quarterly Conference Series
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Saturday, February 8, 2020
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UTA Movin' Mavs Adapted Sport Clinic
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The 3rd Saturday of each month
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Next Chapter Book Club for ages 18 and over
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Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Free Intensive Training for Parents of Children with Autism at Child Study Center
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iFLY All Abilities Night
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The 2nd Wednesday of each month
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South Tarrant SibShops
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Sibshops open to typically developing brothers and sisters of individuals with disabilities to network and connect with other siblings who 'get it'.
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- Tarrant County College Southeast Campus First Choice and Autism Program Tours
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Held bi-monthly. Email Nita Halliburton for details.
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TCU Research on Learning in Adolescents Ages 10-17
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Seeking typically developing children and children with an ASD diagnosis to better understand how to improve learning, memory, and perceptions in memory.
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TCU Research Registry for Autism
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Currently seeking families to join a research registry to investigate the social and emotional development of infants and children.
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TCU Seeking Research Participants Ages 6-12
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Cast for Kids at Lake Benbrook
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Saturday, May 23, 2020
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Sing Your Way Home Adapted Lessons, Music Groups and Music Therapy
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Chamberlain Performing Arts Dance Program
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Each Saturday morning
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Chuck E Cheese Sensory Sunday
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The 1st Sunday of each month
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BEAT Services Center Stage Performers
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Each Thursday, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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Gluten Free 101 Class
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Email GIG North Texas for details
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RecMania Adaptive Recreation Night - Handley Meadowbrook Rec Center
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Movie Days - AMC Theaters
- Movie Days - Studio Movie Grill
- Varying Saturdays of each month
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Northwest Lions Club Movie Days - Texas Movie Bistro
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The 1st Saturday of each month
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Special Family Saturday's at Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park
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Email for details
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Friday Night Live - Greenbriar Recreation Center
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The 2nd Friday of each month. Due to low attendance, call first to ensure they are hosting that month.
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Sensory Explorations at Amon Carter Museum
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Saturday, April 25, 2020 10 a.m. - Noon
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Sensory Saturdays, (2nd Saturday of each month) temporarily postponed
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Sensory Story Time at Summerglen - Fort Worth Library
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Each Saturday, 11 a.m.
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Born to Stand Out: A Special Needs Storytime - George W. Hawkes Downtown Arlington Library
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Each Thursday, January - April, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Arlington Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities (AMCPD)
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Advocacy Theater Company and We Have A Voice
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Urban Air Sensory Friendly Jump
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The first Sunday of the month (time/date may vary per location)
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Chuck E Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sundays
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The first Sunday of the month (select locations only)
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28th Annual Texas Autism Conference
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Date to be announced January 2020
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In the News
UNT Health Science Center Autism & Developmental Disorder Research Seeks Self-advocates and Caregivers to participate in an online survey about autism related services.
June 2018
Texas ABLE Program
A savings program for Texans with Disabilities
Abused and Betrayed (A special series on the hidden epidemic of sexual violence faced by people with IDD)
A National Public Radio Series | January 2018
FDA Grants 'Breakthrough Therapy' Status To Potential Autism Drug
Disability Scoop | January 30, 2018
CDC Says Developmental Disabilities Are On The Rise
by Shaun Heasley | November 29, 2017
Tarrant Cares Information Resource Center and Community Calendar
Tarrant Cares is an online information service for individuals, families, caregivers and agencies. This one resource can provide countless solutions for issues your family may be facing. You can also create personal health records, join blogs, and see events in the area on the Community Calendar.
Medicaid Waiver Programs / Interest Lists
Waivers let states use Medicaid funds for long-term home and community-based services for people with disabilities or special health-care needs and the elderly. There are seven waiver programs in Texas. Because some of these programs have lengthy waits, some even 10+ years, you should call immediately to be placed on the "interest list"! You do not have to qualify to be added to the interest list. Our partners at MHMR have provided a handy call list with numbers and more information on each waiver service. Download your copy.