Past Events
Have a great time on "The Square" while volunteering and celebrating with our wonderful staff, residents, clients and their families.
When: Friday Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Lamar Square Greenbelt
Behind 1339 Lamar Square Drive
Austin, TX 78704
Live music, costume contest, food and drinks, fun prizes, & more!
Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/mary-lee-foundation/fall-festival/2988069821209050/
Visit with 70+ organizations that provide services for people with disabilities.
Attend Breakout Sessions:
• Sexual Health Education and Puberty
• Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid: The Basics of Benefits
• Transition Programs available in Fort Worth ISD
• After High School, Now What?
• Understanding the ABLE Account: Saving for Your Child’s Future
• Guardianship and Alternatives: Respecting Rights and Supporting Choices
• Life Planning Nuts & Bolts
• Self-Advocacy and Education
A new Partners program in Kentucky has begun! IPCP lead Laura Buckner will be presenting on inclusive education - The why, the when, the how.
Join the Permian-Basin Texas Sibling Network for their October meetup at Logan's Roadhouse. Join and meet other adult siblings of people with disabilities for community and discussion! Please note that this meetup is for siblings ages 18+.
Person-Centered Thinking for Amerihealth Caritas staff, to include two Trainer Candidates observing.
The Texas Center for Disability Studies is hosting a FREE open house for the Greater Austin Area. Hosted at the JJ Pickle UT Campus, TCDS will have informative sessions, helpful resources, a voter registration booth, and light snacks for everyone!
GPS Address: JJ Pickle Research Campus, Commons building Ste. 1.154
2901 Read Granberry Trail, Austin, TX 78758
When: Oct. 7, 11:30 am-2 p.m.
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/32giVLl
Join the ATX chapter of TSN for their fall meetup at Central Market in the upstairs of the food court. Grab some food and come join us for some conversation and discussion around our October theme of Sex and Disability. This is a great chance to meet other adult siblings and create a community with other adult siblings of people with disabilities.
The Lubbock Chapter of TSN is launching! Come join us for our first meeting to talk about the future of our Lubbock Chapter. Look for a sign in the Market Street Cafe that says Texas Sibling Network.
In this workshop you will:
• Learn about state and federal transition policies according to IDEA
• Understand the basic components of transition planning
• Learn how you can support the development of your child’s post-
secondary goals
• Learn about career exploration activities, employment soft skills,
adult services, and community resources that may be helpful for
your child
• Hear an example of successful competitive integrated employment,
Dr. Alison Kafer and Dr. Travis Lau: “Integrating Disability Studies into Your Classes”
Sept. 26 • 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Glickman Center RLP 1.302E
Emily Shryock, Emeline Lakrout, and Adria Battaglia: “Disability as Diversity”
Oct. 24 • 12:30-1:30 p.m.
SZB 450AF
ADAPT’s Stephanie Thomas: “ADAPT: A History of Grassroots Organizing and Media Storytelling”
Nov. 6 • 12-1 p.m.
Steve Hicks School of Social Work 1.212