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Past Presentations
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January 2020: Money Follows the Person Demonstration, presented by Elizabeth Jones, HHSC
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November 2019: Money Smart: Protection against Financial Fraud for Older Adults and People with IDD
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September 2019: Suicide Awareness: Question, Persuade, Respond Training, presented by The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation
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August 2019: Medicaid Waivers and Interest Lists. Steps Every Family Needs to Know, presented by Lacey Eaton and Rebecca Armbrust, MHMR Disability Services. Additional materials to be added soon.
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June 2019: Traveling with a Disability: It's easier than you think!, presented by Debra Kerper, Easy Access Travel
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May 2019: Medicine and Water and Summer Safety, presented by Dana Walraven, Safe Kids Tarrant County
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April 2019: 86th Legislative Updates, presented by Scott Daigle, Public Policy Director, TCDD
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February 2019: Pioneers in Alzheimer's Disease: People with Down Syndrome, presented by Dr. Mary Ellen Quiceno, MD, FAAN.
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September 2018: Cannabinoid Science, Compassionate Use, Medical Marijuana and Practical Applications
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August 2018: How to Save Money and Protect Benefits
- June 2018: Bullying and Disability
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May 2018: Adaptive and Therapeutic Recreation and Camps (lists of Recreation programs and Camps can be found on the Resources page.)
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March 2018: Texas Legislative Updates and Interim Charges
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February 2018: Transportation Arlington VIA On-Demand Rideshare program, Handitran and MyRIDE
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November 2017: Autism Research and Impact on Tarrant County
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CapeAbilities Job Fair 2017: Problem Solving on the Job
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September 2017: Puberty and IDD
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August 2017: Navigating Transportation Options in Tarrant County Presentation and Transportation Grid
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July 2017: Discipline, Punishment and SPD
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June 2017: Best Buddies Programs
IDD Council Events
March 02, 2020
Create for a Cause is a social gathering for families, caregivers and self-advocates of all ages to network and paint a festive holiday treasure! Complimentary childcare will be provided.
First Methodist Mansfield
777 Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield, TX 76063
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Registration Required. Sign up today.
March 05, 2020
March IDD Council Monthly Meeting
The IDD Council invites you to network with other families and agencies that provide services to individuals with IDD.
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Easter Seals North Texas
1424 Hemphill Street
Fort Worth, TX 76104-4703
Presentation Topic:
"Stop, Regulate and Listen 🎶"
How do you manage disruptive emotions or impulses? Join us to discuss self-regulation, calming techniques to utilize during stressful moments, control one's behavior, emotions and thoughts, and how to help calm a person with IDD.
Presented by: Lacey Eaton, Woven Welness, LLP, and FitAbility
March 28, 2020
Making Connections North Tarrant: Disability Resources for All Ages
Saturday, March 28 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Northwest ISD Administration Building 2001 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247
Four breakouts sessions to choose from and exhibitors providing valuable information for families and caregivers of individuals with disabilities.