Date | PresentationName | Presenter |
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05/02/2024 | Summer Camps | Multiple Organizations |
08/03/2023 | Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services | Shannon Long-Taylor, M.S., CRC, LPC |
08/04/2022 | Texas Medicaid Waiver Interest Lists: What the numbers tell you… or don’t! | Cindi Paschall, Parent Advocate |
03/29/2022 | Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE Accounts) | Vanessa Goodson, Texas Comptrollers Office |
03/15/2022 | Introduction to FindHelp.org Copy | Kylie Fredrickson, Community Engagement Manager |
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 |
11/04/2021 | 87th Texas Legislative Review of Disability Policy | |
11/02/2021 | Accessing Services through the State of Texas Local IDD Authority | |
10/26/2021 | Grief and Loss in People with IDD and People Living with a Mental Illness | Dr. Molly J. Faulkner |
10/26/2021 | Grief and Loss Among People with IDD or Living with a Mental Illness | |
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 | Morgan Bradley, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service |
06/29/2021 | Aging and IDD: Part 2 of 3 | Andy Crocker |
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 | Cheyenne Rhodes, BSN, RN |
05/11/2021 | Common Medical Conditions that can Lead to Behavioral Dysregulation in IDD | Cheyenne Rhodes, My Health My Resources |
05/06/2021 | Transportation in Tarrant County | Wendell Willis, MyRide Tarrant |
04/27/2021 | Health Disparities among Children with ASD | Kerri Staples, PhD, CAPE |
04/27/2021 | Health Disparities among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder | Kerri Staples, PhD, CAPE |
04/20/2021 | Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents ASD | Kathleen Davis, PhD, RDN, CSP, LD |
04/20/2021 | Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents with ASD | Kathleen Davis, PhD, RDN, 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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Past Presentations
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January 19, 2021:
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January 12, 2021: REACH
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January 5, 2021: Aging and Disability Resources slides and recording - presented by Beth Noah, ADRC Coordinator
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December 12, 2020: Best Buddies International slides and recording - presented by Linda Kordek-Milton, State Director
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November 17, 2020: Social Security Administration Disability Benefits slides and recording - presented by Lee Alvia, Social Security Administration
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November 10, 2020: So, What Now? An Autism Parent's Journey slides and recording, by Kerry Romine, Father and Author
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November 3, 2020: Healing after Grief, Loss and Trauma slides and recording - presented by Dr. Ashley Wellman
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October 27, 2020: Removing Barriers to Work Using Social Security Work Incentives slides and recording - presented by Delores Little, CWIC Coordinator, Easterseals North Texas
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October 20, 2020: Texans with Disabilities Vote: Know Your Voting Rights slides and recording - presented by Jeffery Miller, Disability Rights Texas
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October 13, 2020: Empowering Individuals to Rewrite their Story slides and recording - presented by Dr. Ashley Wellman
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October 1, 2020: Barriers to Care for Black or Hispanic Girls and Women with Autism slides and recording - presented by Dr. Haylie Miller, Autism & Developmental Disorders Research, School of Health Professions, UNT Health Science Center
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September 29, 2020: Person Centered Planning: You Can't Take a Trip Until You Know Where You Are Going! slides and recording - presented by Dr. Vickie J Mitchell, State Lead – Texas Education Agency’s Student-Centered Transitions Network
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September 22, 2020: Housing for People with IDD - Where We Stand slides and recording, presented by Jackie Sylvie, Community for Permanent Supported Housing
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September 15, 2020: Sexual Health and Puberty slides and recording, presented by James Turnage and Dr. Laura Golden
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September 8, 2020: Children with Special Healthcare Needs Program slides and recording, presented by Texas Health and Human Services
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September 3, 2020: Voting Accommodations for Tarrant County Citizens with Disabilities recording, presented by Heider Garcia, Tarrant County Elections Administrator
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September 1, 2020: Understanding ARDs/IEPs and Organizing All That Paperwork slides and recording, presented by Donna Heim, Special Education Parent Liaison, Crowley ISD
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August 13, 2020 (Part 1) / August 25, 2020 (Part 2): Navigating the Texas IDD Service System: What services is a person with a disability eligible for and why are they so hard to access? , presented by Cindi Paschal, The Self-Determination Group. Part 1 slides and recording. Part 2 slides and recording.
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August 6, 2020: Special Education Advocacy: Special Considerations as We Reopen Schools slides, and recording, presented by Monica Santiago, Disability Rights Texas
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August 4, 2020: Is is Okay to Take A Break? slides and recording, presented by Stephanie Morris, MHMR of Tarrant County
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July 28, 2020: Addressing the Dental Disparities in People with IDD slides and recording, presented by Dr. Charles Miller (slides and recording coming soon.)
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July 21, 2020: Help Me Help You: Tips and techniques to help with regulation of emotions and energy slides, and recording, presented by Lacey Eaton, Woven Wellness Solutions and Jessica Reams, FitabilityTX
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July 14, 2020: ABLE Accounts slides and recording presented by Anna Mallett, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Office
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July 2, 2020: Creating a 21st Century Workforce: Reinventing the Direct Support Profession slides, and recording presented by Joseph Macbeth, Chief Executive Officer and President of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
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June 30, 2020 Caregiver Education & Networking Hour: Cooking Tips for Independent Living (zip file), presented by Alaina O'Daniels, County Extension Agent for Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
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June 23, 2020 Caregiver Education & Networking Hour: Addressing the Needs of People with IDD during the COVID-19 Pandemic, presented by Dr. Laura Stough and Dr. Marcia Montague, Texas A&M Center on Disability (Recorded presentation available as a zip file here)
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June 16, 2020 Caregiver Education & Networking Hour: 10 Basic Financial Steps For Special Needs Caregivers, presented by Matthew Adamczyk, Special Care Planner, MassMutual Dallas-Fort Worth
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June 4, 2020 Lasting Well Being in IDD through Good Nutrition and Healthy Practices, by Sharon Lemons, MS, RDN, CRS, FAND, LD, CDCES
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May 19, 2020 Caregiver Education & Networking Hour: Adapting Summer Plans and Summer Camp updates, presented by Amanda Davis, Camp Director, Camp Summit
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May 12, 2020 Caregiver Education & Networking Hour: Help Me Grow North Texas, a support network of community resources for pregnant individuals and families with children ages 0 to 6 that links families to local services and resources that support optimal child development. (Presentation recording available as a zip file here.) Presented by Faith Rivera, Tarrant County Public Health
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April 28, 2020 Caregiver Education & Networking Hour: Techniques to prevent and manage challenging behavior during COVID-19, presented by Mariel Fernandez, MS, BCBA, LBA, and Holly Salicco, MA, BCBA, LBA
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January 2020: Money Follows the Person Demonstration, presented by Elizabeth Jones, HHSC (Recording available as a zip file here.)
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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