Date	PresentationName	Presenter
03/29/2022	Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE Accounts)	Vanessa Goodson, Texas Comptrollers Office
03/08/2022	Career Readiness and Job Exploration	Panel Presentation
03/03/2022	Applied Behavior Analysis: A Long-Awaited Benefit through Texas Medicaid Copy	Mariel Fernandez, MS, BCBA, LBA
10/26/2021	Grief and Loss in People with IDD and People Living with a Mental Illness	Dr. Molly J. Faulkner
10/19/2021	Vocational Training through the Lifespan	Lauren Kornegay and Leigh Weedman
10/12/2021	Collaborating with your ISD to Develop Employability Skills	Andrew Spencer, Transition Coordinator, FWISD
10/05/2021	Ready to Work? Pre-employment skill building starts at home	Robin Kuntz, Achievable Employment Solutions
09/02/2021	Mental Wellness: Clinical Insights and Effective Approaches for a Quality Life	Lacey Eaton, LPC, Owner, Woven Wellness, LLC
08/31/2021	Organizing Special Education Records	Christy Balraj and Pamela Householder, PRN
08/24/2021	Documentation of Your Child's Records	Pamela Householder, PRN
08/17/2021	High Quality IEPs	Christy Balraj, PRN
08/10/2021	Top 10 Basics of Special Education and the ARD Process	Pamela Householder, PRN
07/27/2021	Aim for Safety: Firearm Safety Program	Shana Rasmussen & Dr. Daniel Guzman
07/20/2021	Poison Prevention - Simple Steps for Safety	Savannah Panagopoulos, Cook Children's Hospital
07/13/2021	Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Parent/Educator Focus session	Lyn McMurry, President, NTx FASD Network
07/06/2021	Aging and IDD: Part 3 of 3	Andy Crocker, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
07/01/2021	July 4th Sensory Safety and Fun for All!	Rosalinda Mendoza and Carlos Gomez, City of Fort Worth Police and Fire Depts
06/29/2021	Aging and IDD: Part 2 of 3	Andy Crocker
06/29/2021	Aging and IDD: Part 2 of 3	Morgan Bradley, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
06/22/2021	Aging and IDD: Part 1 of 3	Andy Crocker, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
06/15/2021	Researching Your Child's Needs	Christy Balraj & Pamela Householder, Regional Coordinators, Region 11 PRN
06/08/2021	The IEP Process	Nagla Moussa
06/03/2021	Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Why this common disorder is rarely diagnosed	Lyn McMurry, President, NTx FASD Network
06/01/2021	Family Legal Documents	Tresi Weeks, The Week's Law Firm
05/25/2021	Water Safety for People with IDD	Ashlin Samuel, Cook Children's Hospital
05/18/2021	Understanding and Explaining CFC Services and Eligibility	Robert Dickerson, My Health My Resources
05/11/2021	Common Medical Conditions that can Lead to Behavioral Dysregulation in IDD	Cheyenne Rhodes, My Health My Resources
05/11/2021	Common Medical Conditions that can lead to Behavioral Dysregulation	Cheyenne Rhodes, BSN, RN
05/06/2021	Transportation in Tarrant County	Wendell Willis, MyRide Tarrant
04/27/2021	Health Disparities among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder	Kerri Staples, PhD, CAPE
04/27/2021	Health Disparities among Children with ASD	Kerri Staples, PhD, CAPE
04/20/2021	Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents with ASD	Kathleen Davis, PhD, RDN, LD
04/20/2021	Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents ASD	Kathleen Davis, PhD, RDN, CSP, LD
04/13/2021	Visual Supports for Families	Charmaine Bolden, MEd, BCBA, LBA
04/06/2021	The Role of Siblings in the Family Support System for People with IDD	Panel Discussion
03/30/2021	An Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis	Christine Gibson, BlueSpring Pediatrics
03/23/2021	Human Trafficking: What You Need to Know	Larinda Smith, Unbound N. TX
03/16/2021	Emergency Preparedness-Going Beyond the Checklist	Crystal Lyons, LLC
03/10/2021	FIRE Week 2 session: Job Exploration Part 1	Robin Kuntz, Achievable Employment Solutions
03/09/2021	Texas Education Law and Special Education Rights	Beckey Moseley, Staff Attorney, LANWT
03/04/2021	Protecting Vulnerable Adults with IDD Against Online Abuse: An Urgent Call for Reform	Dr. Christina Marsack-Topolewski and Annemarie Kelly, Attorney
03/03/2021	FIRE Week 1 session: First Impressions Matter (Video available at https://youtu.be/ySXxm7o3VBA)	Lucy Gafford, UNTWISE
03/02/2021	More Than You Ever Knew About Resources That Last a Lifetime	Helping Restore Ability
02/23/2021	Social Skill Interventions	Michael Tucker & Susan Key, Region 11 ESC
02/09/2021	Access to Justice Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas	Julie Sladek & Ndidi Gbulie, LANWT
02/04/2021	Breaking the Speech Barrier in the Digital Age	Dr. MaryAnn Romski, Georgia State University
02/02/2021	El bullying con personas con IDD	Dr. Yolanda Valenzuela, Cook Children's Medical Center
02/02/2021	Bullying in Individuals with IDD - ENGLISH SESSION	Dr. Yolanda Valenzuela, Cook Children's Medical Center
01/26/2021	Turning 18...Now What? What does Guardianship Really Mean?	Derelle Walker, Tarrant County Probate #2
01/19/2021	Your Guide to Finding the Best Residential Care Options for People with IDD	Crystal Rabb, A Place for Mom
01/12/2021	REACH: Resource Centers on Independent Living	Miaka Powers, Independent Living Specialist
01/07/2021	COVID-19 Vaccine and People with IDD	Grace White, Chief Nursing Officer, My Health My Resources
01/05/2021	Aging and Disability Resources of Tarrant County	Beth Noah, ADRC Coordinator
12/22/2020	Managing Stress During COVID and Holidays	Susanne Malone
12/03/2020	What is Assistive Technology and How Can it Help Me?	Michelle Szumski, Texas Workforce Commission
12/01/2020	Best Buddies International	Linda Korkek-Milton, State Director
11/17/2020	Social Security Administration Disability Benefits	Lee Alviar, Social Security Administration
11/10/2020	So, Now What? An Autism Parent's Journey	Kerry Romine, Father and Author
11/03/2020	Healing after Grief, Loss and Trauma	Dr. Ashley Wellman
10/27/2020	Removing Barriers to Work Using Social Security Work Incentives	Delores Little, Easterseals North Texas
10/20/2020	Voting Rights for Texans with Disabilities	Jeff Miller, Disability Rights Texas
10/13/2020	Empowering Individuals to Write Their Own Story	Dr. Ashley Wellman
10/01/2020	Barriers to Care for Black or Hispanic Girls and Women with Autism	Dr. Haylie Miller
09/29/2020	Person Centered Planning: You Can't Take a Trip Until You Know Where You Are Going!	Dr. Vickie Mitchell
09/22/2020	Housing for People with IDD: Where We Stand	Jacki Sylvie, CPSH
09/15/2020	Sexual Health and Puberty	Dr. Laura Golden and James Turnage, MHMR
09/08/2020	Children with Special Healthcare Needs Program	Department of State Health Services Commission
09/03/2020	Voting Accommodations for Tarrant County Citizens with Disabilities	Heider Garcia, Tarrant County Elections Administrator
09/01/2020	Understanding the ARD/IEP Process	Donna Heim, Special Education Parent Liaison
08/25/2020	Navigating the IDD Service System - Part 2	Cindi Paschall, The Self-Determination Group
08/11/2020	Navigating the IDD Service System - Part 1	Cindi Paschall, The Self-Determination Group
08/06/2020	Special Education Advocacy: Special Considerations as We Reopen Schools	Monica Santiago, Disability Rights Texas
08/04/2020	Is it Okay to Take a Break?	Stephanie Morris, Parent and Family Advocate
07/28/2020	Addressing Dental Disparities in People with IDD	Dr. Charles Miller
07/21/2020	Tips and Techniques to help with Regulation of Emotions and Energy	Lacey Eaton, Woven Wellness Solutions and Jessica Reams, FitabilityTX
07/14/2020	Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE Accounts)	Anna Mallett, Office of TX Comptroller of Public Accounts
07/02/2020	Creating a 21st Century Workforce: Reinventing the Direct Support Profession	Joseph Macbeth, CEO/President NADSP
06/30/2020	Cooking Tips for Independent Living	Alaina O'Daniels, County Extension Agent TAMU Agrilife Extension Service
06/23/2020	Addressing the Needs of People with IDD during COVID-19 Pandemic	Dr. Laura Stough and Dr. Marcia Montague, Texas A&M Center on Disability
06/16/2020	10 Basic Financial Steps for Special Needs Caregivers	Matthew Adamczyk, Special Care Planner
06/04/2020	Lasting Well Being in IDD through Good Nutrition and Health Practices	Sharon Lemons, MS, RDN, CRS, FAND, LD, CDCES
05/19/2020	Adapting Summer Plans in Lieu of COVID-19: Summer Camp Updates	Amanda Davis, Camp Summit
05/12/2020	Help Me Grow North Texas	Faith Rivera, Tarrant County Public Health
	Best Buddies Program(s) Review	Linda Kordek-Milton, State Director

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