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Scheduled
Sept. 26, 2019 to March 4, 2020, noon to 1 p.m.
The University of Texas at Austin

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

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Scheduled
Sept. 21, 2019, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Texas Center for Disability Studies 2901 Read Granberry Trail Austin

Many siblings plan on being part of their sibling's future, but starting the conversation with current caregivers, oftentimes parents, can be difficult. What types of information should you talk about? What are the resources available? What supports are available?

In this workshop, we discuss how to frame the issue and how to start this conversation and what types of supports and resources are available for you to move forward!

 

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Scheduled
Sept. 21, 2019, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2815 Rosefield Drive

our TTAP program will be attending the FREE college resource event on Saturday Sept. 21.

Event Status
Scheduled
Person Centered Training Dallas Flyer explaining when and where the training will be.
Sept. 16 to 17, 2019, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ability Connection 8802 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas

A journey of discovery… what is important to the person is just as vital as what is important for the person.

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Scheduled
Sept. 14, 2019, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Christian Life Church 5917 66th St Lubbock

Good afternoon! It's time again to join the PEN Project for a day of FABULOUS speakers, AWESOME local resource booths, and plenty of opportunities to network with other parents and professionals in the area! The Lubbock TSN
Chapter will have a booth in the resource fair.

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Scheduled
Special Needs Resource Fair Flyer
Sept. 14, 2019, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Community Connection Auditorium 501 Pine Tree Road

Celebrate ability with local area resources and vendors! TCDS's Laura Buckner M. Ed. will be speaking about "Living a Meaningful Life in Spite of a Scary Diagnosis".

 

REGISTER HERE: 2019celebrateabilityconference.eventbrite.com

Event Status
Scheduled
Sept. 9 to 10, 2019, 9 a.m.
InterContinental San Francisco Hotel

Presenter and TCDS Director Amy Sharp will be discussing the barriers to the recovery process as well as the resource and service roles of state and local agencies, FEMA, and voluntary organizations post-disaster.

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Scheduled
Sibshops Flyer
Sept. 8, 2019, 2 to 5 p.m.
One World Karate

Texas Sibling Network is pleased to announce that we are starting Sibshops for 7- to 13-year-old brothers and sisters of children with disabilities.

Event Status
Scheduled
Sept. 4, 2019, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

This webinar is for adult siblings of people with disabilities to learn about how their families can plan for the future of their brother or sister with disabilities, including how to start the difficult dialogue, various areas of the planning process, and ways for all members of the family to have a voice and choice.

Event Status
Scheduled
Aug. 28, 2019 to Jan. 21, 2020, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Webinar

TEA is hosting several SPED webinars on various different topics. Find one that interests you today!