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Presentations and other prior event documents

Council Members: Slides and Recordings available here

Date
PresentationName
Presenter
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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