2022
Advocacy Sparks and Person-Centered Action
February 12, 2022
Texas Special Education Update
Steven Aleman, Disability Rights Texas
Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities: Ongoing Policy Work
Monica Villereal, Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
87th Legislative Session: The Session and Future Policy Aims
Ashley Ford, The Arc of Texas
May 14, 2022
Bringing Language Development into Focus - Autism, Developmental Disorders, and Symbol Speak
Deann O’Lenick, Language Through AAC - Hear MY Voice
College Bound: Jump Start Your College Tour - Panel Discussion
Communicating for Myself-Advocacy
Deann O’Lenick, Language Through AAC - Hear MY Voice
Guardianship: A Rush to the Courthouse of Last Resort
Judge Brooke Allen
Raising the Bar to Independence
Robin Kuntz
Resources Everyone Should Know About: Helping People with Disabilities Live Meaningful Lives
Cindi Paschall, M.O.M.
August 13, 2022
Bottom Dollars Film Screening and Discussion
Britni Miles, APSE Texas
CPS Was Called: Now What?
Krista McIntire, Independent CPS Consultant
Employment First in Texas
Britni Miles, APSE Texas
Foundation in Self-Advocacy for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Kelly Wanzer, M.S., CCC/SLP
Medicaid Waivers and Waiting Lists
Jeff Miller, Disability Rights Texas
Person-Centered Planning Practices: Better Lives, Not Just Better Paper
Laura Buckner, Texas Center for Disabilities - University of Texas at Austin
Transition 101
Jeff Miller, Disability Rights Texas
Trauma Informed Care for People with Disabilities and Their Families Laura Buckner, Texas Center for Disabilities
University of Texas at Austin
November 12, 2022
Creating a Community Like Adults Independent and Motivated
Ashley Sanchez, AIM
Disability Planning: Key Steps to Achieving Financial Success
Allison Schaberg, Consolidated Planning Group
Equal Power: Because It’s the Right Thing to Do
Amy & Ty Day
Empowering Self-Determination for Your Disabled Child
Harper McKenzie, Disabled Writer & Storyteller
Legislative Issues & Advocacy Tools
Ellen Bauman, The Arc of DFW Area
Life After Graduation: Options, Actions & Adventures
Cheyenne Jock, Best Buddies
Frances Shienberg
Preparing Students for College Success
Elizabeth Hamblet, LD Advisory
SSI & SSDI Basics
Cynda Green, Texas Parent to Parent
We’re All Social Beings Panel Presentation
