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
This special Santa visit is designed for children and adults with sensory sensitivities or other intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Event is free (donations to The IDD Council appreciated), and all ages are welcome!
The IDD Council’s Making Connections Disability Resource Fairs bring together the disability resources in our community to one easily accessed location for families and caregivers to collect information and learn about benefits and services each provide. Making Connections Disability Resource Fairs are held each year in various locations throughout Tarrant County.
Our success depends on a strong, engaged, dynamic, informed, and inclusive Board of Directors. Open for all to attend, the Board meets the 3rd Friday of each month, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Contact us to learn more.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for educational meetings, networking and other special events.
WHAT'S IDD?
The IDD Council seeks to bring inclusion and awareness of IDD through community events and education.
JOIN US
Together, we can collectively accomplish in Tarrant County what no one individual, agency or leader can do alone.
CONTACT US
Learn more about the IDD Council, how to become a member, volunteer, join a committee, or donate.
Please confirm dates, times and event details with the host organization.
Additional events of interest - Due to COVID-19, please contact the organizer to ensure activity schedule has not been modified.
- 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
- Next Chapter Book Club
- Zoom-ba Fitness Dance Class
- Art with Emily
- Dance with Candace
- Teen Sceen Virtual Scavenger Hunt
- Mom's Night Out Virtual Trivia Night
- Partners Resource Network
- 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.
- UTA Disability Studies Recruitment for Wheelchair Proficiency Study
- Ongoing dates available
- We Have A Voice Season 2021 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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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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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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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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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