Summer 2012 Calendar of Events: June through August
Summer 2012 Calendar of Events: June through August
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<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Events</strong>: <strong>June</strong> <strong>through</strong> <strong>August</strong><br />
National <strong>Events</strong> <strong>of</strong> Interest:<br />
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Annual Children and Youth Action Network (CAN)<br />
Meeting, <strong>June</strong> 9 – 12, CEC Headquarters, Arlington, VA. Hosted by CEC. For more<br />
information or to register, contact Sara Danver at sarad@cec.sped.org or visit the CEC<br />
website.<br />
<strong>2012</strong> National Council on Independent Living Conference, <strong>June</strong> 11 – 14, Washington, DC.<br />
Hosted by the National Council on Independent Living. Cost: Varies. For more information<br />
or to register, visit the NCIL Conference website.<br />
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Meeting,<br />
<strong>June</strong> 18 – 21, Charlotte, NC. Hosted by the American Association on Intellectual and<br />
Developmental Disabilities. Cost: Varies. For more information or to register, visit the AAIDD<br />
website.<br />
Hearing Loss <strong>of</strong> America Convention <strong>2012</strong>, <strong>June</strong> 21 – 24, Providence, RI. Hosted by the<br />
Hearing Loss Association <strong>of</strong> America. Cost: Varies. For more information or to register, visit<br />
the Hearing Loss <strong>of</strong> America website.<br />
23 rd Annual APSE National Conference, <strong>June</strong> 27 – 29, Arlington, VA. Hosted by the APSE<br />
(formerly APSE: The Network on Employment). Cost: Varies. Featured Speaker: Temple<br />
Grandin. For more information or to register, visit the APSE website.<br />
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) Conference <strong>2012</strong>, July 9 – 14, New<br />
Orleans, LA. Hosted by AHEAD and pepnet 2 Training Institute. Cost: Varies. For more<br />
information or to register, visit the AHEAD website.<br />
Council <strong>of</strong> Administrators <strong>of</strong> Special Education (CASE) 10 th Annual Educational Seminar,<br />
July 15 – 18, Arlington, VA. Cost: Varies. For more information or to register, visit the CASE<br />
website.<br />
5 th National Conference on Behavioral Health for Women and Girls: Health,<br />
Empowerment, Resilience, and Recovery (HERR CONFERence), July 17 – 19, San Diego, CA.<br />
Addresses prevention, mental health, and addiction services for women and girls. Hosted by<br />
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in partnership with<br />
Mental Health Systems, Inc. Cost: Varies. For more information or to register, email<br />
SAMHSAWomensConference@ahpnet.com or visit the SAMHSA website.<br />
Deadline for Submissions: Disability Employment App Challenge, US Department <strong>of</strong> Labor<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). Entries due by Thursday, <strong>August</strong> 23.<br />
Competition designed to generate innovative tools that will improve employment<br />
opportunities and outcomes for people with disabilities. Cash Prizes for winners. For more<br />
information or to submit an entry, visit the Disability Employment App Challenge website.<br />
Online Webinars and Workshops:<br />
Webinar: ADA National Network Accessibility Online Webinar Series: Accessible Miniature<br />
Golf Courses. Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 7, 1:30pm to 3:00pm Central Time. FREE, but registration is<br />
required. For more information and to register, visit the Accessibility Online website.
Webinar: Kids Beyond Limits: Break<strong>through</strong> Results for Children with Autism, Brain<br />
Damage, ADHD and Developmental Delays. Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 9, 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Hosted<br />
by the Institute <strong>of</strong> HeartMath. For more information and to register, visit the Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
HeartMath website.<br />
Webinar: JAN (Job Accommodation Network) Webcast: Self-Employment Strategies for<br />
Persons with Disabilities, Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 12, 1:00pm to 2:30pm Central Time. FREE, but<br />
registration is required. For more information and to register, visit the AskJAN website.<br />
Webinar: Accessible Technology Series: 21 st Century Communications and Video<br />
Accessibility Act, Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 12, 1:00pm to 2:30pm. For more information or to submit<br />
questions, visit the ADA Online Learning website.<br />
TeleClass: Work Workshop and Vocational Rehab, <strong>June</strong> 18 – 20, 10:00am to 11:30am.<br />
Step-by-step plan for finding and keeping employment for a person with a disability. Hosted<br />
by the University <strong>of</strong> Arkansas Currents BridgeWorks. Cost: $100. For more information and<br />
to register, visit the BridgeWorks website.<br />
TeleClass: Job Success for Young Adults with Cognitive Disabilities, <strong>June</strong> 18, 20 and 22,<br />
3:30pm to 5:00pm. An introduction to necessary tools for obtaining and retaining suitable<br />
employment. Hosted by the University <strong>of</strong> Arkansas Currents BridgeWorks. Cost: $100. For<br />
more information and to register, visit the BridgeWorks website.<br />
Webinar: ADA Audio Conference Series: No Parking Here: Accessible Parking<br />
Requirements and Enforcement. Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 19, 1:00pm – 2:30pm. For more<br />
information, visit the ADA Audio Conference Series website.<br />
Webinar: ADA National Network Accessibility Online Webinar Series: Accessible Kitchens<br />
and Kitchenettes. Thursday, July 5, 1:30pm to 3:00pm Central Time. FREE, but registration<br />
is required. For more information and to register, visit the Accessibility Online website.<br />
Webinar: JAN (Job Accommodation Network) Webcast: ADA Update, Tuesday, July 10,<br />
1:00pm to 2:30pm Central Time. FREE, but registration is required. NOTE: This webinar is<br />
FULL, but there is a waiting list. For more information and to register, visit the AskJAN<br />
website.<br />
Webinar: ADA Audio Conference Series: ADA Anniversary Update: 22 Years Later.<br />
Tuesday, July 17, 1:00pm – 2:30pm. For more information, visit the ADA Audio Conference<br />
Series website.<br />
Webinar: Intro to PATH and Microboards. Wednesday, July 18, 12:00pm – 1:00pm. Hosted<br />
by The Arc <strong>of</strong> Texas. PATH is a life-planning tool; Microboards are small non-pr<strong>of</strong>its. For<br />
more information and to register, visit The Arc <strong>of</strong> Texas website.<br />
Webinar: Legal Issues: Pregnancy Discrimination, Disability, and the ADA, Wednesday, July<br />
18, 1:00pm to 2:30pm. For more information, visit the ADA Online Learning website.<br />
Webinar: ADA National Network Accessibility Online Webinar Series: Accessible<br />
Detention and Correctional Facilities. <strong>August</strong> 2, 1:30pm to 3:00pm Central Time. FREE, but<br />
registration is required. For more information and to register, visit the Accessibility Online<br />
website.<br />
Webinar: JAN (Job Accommodation Network) Webcast: Best Practices, Tuesday, <strong>August</strong><br />
14, 1:00pm to 2:30pm Central Time. FREE, but registration is required. NOTE: This webinar
is FULL, but there is a waiting list. For more information and to register, visit the AskJAN<br />
website.<br />
Webinar: Accessible Technology Series: Accessibility <strong>of</strong> Web Authoring Tools, Tuesday,<br />
<strong>August</strong> 14, 1:00pm to 2:30pm. For more information or to submit questions, visit the ADA<br />
Online Learning website.<br />
Webinar: ADA Audio Conference Series: Segways, Golf Carts, Four-Wheelers, Oh My!<br />
Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 21, 1:00pm – 2:30pm. For more information, visit the ADA Audio<br />
Conference Series website.<br />
Statewide:<br />
Registration Now Open for the <strong>2012</strong> Texas Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it Summit (to be held Sept 20 – 21).<br />
Early registrations limited. Cost: Varies. Held at the AT&T Conference Center, Austin. Hosted<br />
by OneStar Foundation and Greenlights for Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it Success. For more information or to<br />
register, visit the Texas Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it Summit website.<br />
Texas Rehabilitation <strong>2012</strong> Annual Conference: Get Energized and Win, <strong>June</strong> 3 – 5,<br />
Arlington. Held at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, 1500 Convention Center Drive. Cost: Varies.<br />
Hosted by the Texas Rehabilitation Association. For more information, phone 1-800-935-<br />
6582 or visit the TRA website.<br />
Institute for Advanced Issues in Educating Students with Disabilities: Section 504/ADA,<br />
IDEA, and NCLB, <strong>June</strong> 4 – 5, Houston; Hosted by Region 4 Education Service Center. Held at<br />
Hotel Crowne Plaza Brookhollow, 1208 Northwest Freeway. Registration Fee: $100. For<br />
more information or to register, visit the ESC Web website.<br />
Texas Assistive Technology Network Statewide Conference, <strong>June</strong> 12 – 14, Houston; Hosted<br />
by Region 4 Education Service Center. Registration Fee: $105. For more information or to<br />
register, contact Kirk Behnke at 713-744-6559 or kbehnke@esc4.net or visit the TX AT<br />
Conference website.<br />
Brain Injury Association <strong>of</strong> Texas Annual Conference, <strong>June</strong> 14 – 17, Austin. Hosted by the<br />
Brain Injury Association <strong>of</strong> Texas. For more information, conference schedule, or to register,<br />
visit the Brain Injury Association <strong>of</strong> Texas conference website.<br />
Texas Behavior Support State Conference, <strong>June</strong> 26 – 27, Houston; Hosted by Texas<br />
Behavior Support (TBS) Network and the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Held at the Region<br />
4 Education Service Center, 7200 Northwest 100 Drive. Registration Fee: $90. For more<br />
information or to register, contact Clynita Grafenreed at 713-744-6345 or<br />
cgrafenreed@esc4.net or Shelley Garza at 713-744-4433 or sgarza@esc4.net or visit the TBS<br />
Conference website or the ESC4 website.<br />
8 th Annual TX P2P Parent Conference and Training: Paying It Forward, <strong>June</strong> 29 – 30, San<br />
Marcos. Sponsored by Texas Parent 2 Parent. Held at Embassy Suites, Spa, and Conference<br />
Center, 1001 McCarty Lane. Cost: Varies. For more information, contact TX P2P at 1-866-<br />
896-6001 or 512-458-8600 or laura@txp2p.org or visit the Texas Parent 2 Parent website.<br />
Deadline for Entries: Lex Frieden Employment Awards. Must be received or postmarked by<br />
Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 30. Sponsored by the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities<br />
(GCPD). Submission Guidelines and Entry Forms for several categories (including Governor’s
Trophy for an individual and Martha Arbuckle Award for a Local Committee) are available<br />
on the GCPD website, or contact Jo Virgil at jo.virgil@governor.state.tx.us or 512-463-5740.<br />
Texas Autism Research Conference, July 13 – 14, Austin. Held at Commons Learning Center<br />
located on the University <strong>of</strong> Texas J.J. Pickle Research Campus. Cost: Varies. Sponsored by<br />
the Texas Autism Research and Resource Center, a program <strong>of</strong> the Texas Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Aging and Disability Services and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. For<br />
more information, visit the TARRC website.<br />
Texas Advocates Roundup Conference, July 27 – 29, Grapevine. Held at Hilton DFW Lake<br />
Hotel. Cost: Varies. Sponsored by The Arc <strong>of</strong> Texas. Keynote Speaker: Nancy Ward. For more<br />
information, visit The Arc <strong>of</strong> Texas website.<br />
School Success for Students with Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, and Special Needs, July 31<br />
– <strong>August</strong> 1, Plano. Held at Plano Centre, 200 East Spring Creek Parkway. Sponsored by<br />
Spectrum Training Systems Inc. Cost: Varies. For more information, visit the Spectrum<br />
Training Systems website.<br />
Abilities Expo Houston, <strong>August</strong> 3 – 5, Houston. Sponsored by Abilities Expo, Inc. Held at the<br />
Reliant Center, Hall E, One Reliant Park. Cost: FREE; Registration is necessary. For more<br />
information and to register, phone 310-450-8831 or visit the Abilities Expo website.<br />
Deadline for Entries: Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival and Short Film Competition,<br />
Friday, <strong>August</strong> 10. Sponsored by the Coalition <strong>of</strong> Texans with Disabilities. For Submission<br />
Guidelines and more information on the Competition, contact Laura Perna at 512-478-3366<br />
or lperna@cotwd.org or visit the COTWD website.<br />
Deadline for Entries: APA/GCPD Accessibility Awards. Must be received or postmarked by<br />
Friday, <strong>August</strong> 17. Sponsored by the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities<br />
(GCPD) and the Accessibility Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals Association (APA). Submission Guidelines and<br />
Entry Forms are available on the GCPD website or on the APA website, or contact Jo Virgil at<br />
jo.virgil@governor.state.tx.us or 512-463-5740 or Fred Cawyer at fredcawyer@aol.com.<br />
Deadline for Entries: Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Competition, Submissions due by<br />
Monday, <strong>August</strong> 20. Sponsored by the Coalition <strong>of</strong> Texans with Disabilities. For more<br />
information or to submit electronically, contact Susie or Laura at lperna@cotwd.org or 512-<br />
478-3366 or visit the Coalition <strong>of</strong> Texans with Disabilities Pen 2 Paper website.<br />
Deadline for Entries: Cinema Touching Disability Photo Competition, Friday, <strong>August</strong> 24.<br />
Sponsored by the Coalition <strong>of</strong> Texans with Disabilities. For Submission Guidelines and more<br />
information on the Competition, contact Laura Perna at 512-478-3366 or lperna@cotwd.org<br />
or visit the COTWD website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Statewide Competition Directors Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 25,<br />
9:00am to 4:00pm, Austin. Held at the Special Olympics Texas Office, 7715 Chevy Chase<br />
Drive. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Celia Newhart at<br />
512-491-2940 or cnewhart@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Statewide Games Management Training, <strong>August</strong> 25 – 26, Austin.<br />
Held at the Special Olympics Texas Office, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive. Sponsored by Special<br />
Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Celia Newhart at512-491-2940 or<br />
cnewhart@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.
Abilene:<br />
REACH for a Difference, Monthly Family Support Group for families with an individual on<br />
the autism spectrum. Every First Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the Month, 6:00pm. Hosted by REACH for a<br />
Difference. Held at the United Way <strong>of</strong> Abilene, 240 Cypress Street.<br />
REHAB Family Support Group, Monthly Family Support Group for families with an individual<br />
on the autism spectrum. Every Third Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the Month, 6:30pm. Hosted by West Texas<br />
Rehabilitation Center. Held at the WTRC Boardroom, 4601 Hartford.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Golf Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 9, 8:00am to 12:00pm. Held<br />
at Maxwell Golf Course. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. Cost: FREE. For more<br />
information, contact Elizabeth Bye at 325-677-3200 or email ebye@sotx.org or visit the<br />
Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Area Aquatics Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 11, 9:45am to 12:00pm.<br />
Location TBD. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. Cost: FREE. For more information,<br />
contact Elizabeth Bye at 325-677-3200 or email ebye@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics<br />
Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Area Golf Competition, Sunday, <strong>August</strong> 19, 3:00pm to 7:00pm.<br />
Held at Maxwell Golf Course. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. Cost: FREE. For more<br />
information, contact Elizabeth Bye at 325-677-3200 or email ebye@sotx.org or visit the<br />
Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Powerlifting Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 25, 10:00am to<br />
1:00pm. Held at Parks and Recreation Office. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. Cost:<br />
FREE. For more information, contact Elizabeth Bye at 325-677-3200 or email ebye@sotx.org<br />
or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Bowling Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 25, 9:00am to<br />
1:00pm. Held at SOTX Office, 500 Chestnut Street, Suite 1821. Sponsored by Special<br />
Olympics Texas. Cost: FREE. For more information, contact Elizabeth Bye at 325-677-3200 or<br />
email ebye@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Addison:<br />
Walk, Roll Stroll Awareness Event by Ability Connection Texas, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 16, 9:00am.<br />
Held at Greenhill School, 4141 Spring Valley Road. Cost: Varies. Sponsored by Ability<br />
Connection Texas. For more information, contact Ability Connection Texas at 1-800-999-<br />
1898 or development@abilityconnectiontexas.org or visit the ACT Walk, Roll Stroll website.<br />
Alvin:<br />
Transition to Adulthood, Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 12, 10:00am to 11:30am. For parents <strong>of</strong> young<br />
adults with disabilities. Held at Alvin Community College Library, 3110 Mustang Road.<br />
Sponsored by Partners Resource Network – TEAM Project. For more information, contact<br />
TEAM Project at prnteam@sbcglobal.net or 713-524-2147.<br />
Amarillo:<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Golf Training, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 16, 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Held at<br />
Comanche Trail Golf Course, 4200 South Grand Street. Sponsored by Special Olympics
Texas. For more information, contact Megan Spivey at 806-374-7171 or mspivey@sotx.org<br />
or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – S<strong>of</strong>tball and Flag Football Coaches Training, Saturday, July 28,<br />
9:00am to 3:00pm. Held at Advo and Belmar Park, 6601 Interstate 40. Sponsored by Special<br />
Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Megan Spivey at 806-374-7171 or<br />
mspivey@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Aquatics Competition, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 4, 9:00am to 1:00pm.<br />
Held at John Stiff Park, 4800 Bell Street. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more<br />
information, contact Megan Spivey at 806-374-7171 or mspivey@sotx.org or visit the<br />
Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Anna:<br />
Camp Craig Allen, <strong>June</strong> 29 – July 1 and July 27 – 29. Free weekend camp for adults with<br />
disabilities. Held at Camp Craig Allen, 1180 West Houston Street. Sponsored by Camp Craig<br />
Allen. For more information or to register, contact Dawn Cruzan Fournier at<br />
dawncruzanfournier@gmail.com or 940-395-0226 or visit the Camp Craig Allen website.<br />
Arlington:<br />
Helping Restore Ability Monthly Lunch, Every Third Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the Month, 12:00 Noon to<br />
1:00pm. Hosted by Helping Restore Ability. For location and other information, contact<br />
Stephanie Melchert-Smith at 817-469-1977 or ssmith@hratexas.org, or visit the Helping<br />
Restore Ability website.<br />
Texas Rehabilitation <strong>2012</strong> Annual Conference: Get Energized and Win, <strong>June</strong> 3 – 5. Held at<br />
the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, 1500 Convention Center Drive. Cost: Varies. Hosted by the<br />
Texas Rehabilitation Association. For more information, phone 1-800-935-6582 or visit the<br />
TRA website.<br />
Push America Journey <strong>of</strong> Hope Cyclists Visit, Friday, July 6; 1:00pm, Welcome Reception at<br />
City Hall, 101 West Abram Street; 7:00pm, Jim Hayes Memorial Peer Challenge exhibition<br />
wheelchair basketball game, UTA Maverick Activities Center, 500 Nedderman Drive. Hosted<br />
by Arlington Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities. For more information, phone<br />
817-459-6143 or visit the AMCPD website.<br />
Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp, July 30 – <strong>August</strong> 3. Sponsored by the Down Syndrome<br />
Partnership <strong>of</strong> Tarrant County. Held at Maverick Activities Center on the UTA campus, 500<br />
West Nedderman Drive; for individuals at least 8 years old with a disability (not limited to<br />
Down Syndrome). Cost: Varies. For more information, phone 817-390-2970 or visit the<br />
DSPTC website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Bowling Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 25, 9:00am to<br />
1:00pm. Held at US Bowling Congress, 621 Six Flags Drive. Sponsored by Special Olympics<br />
Texas. For more information, contact Sherron Peace at 817-332-3433 or speace@sotx.org<br />
or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.
Austin:<br />
Social Security Work Incentives Orientation, First Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month, 10am (for<br />
general public) hosted by Workforce Solutions Ticket to Work program for anyone receiving<br />
SSI or SSDI; held at 6505 Airport Blvd Suite 101-A. Cost: FREE. For information, contact<br />
Marcela Ramirez at Marcela.ramirez@twc.state.tx.us or phone 512-597-7278.<br />
Brain Injury Support Group First Tuesday <strong>of</strong> each month, 7pm, hosted by the Austin<br />
Chapter Support Group <strong>of</strong> the Brain Injury Association <strong>of</strong> Texas, Austin Chapter; held at<br />
Mary Lee Foundation Community Center, 1327 Lamar Square Dr. Cost: FREE. For<br />
information, visit the Mary Lee Foundation website or phone 512-453-1344.<br />
Austin Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities monthly meeting, Second Monday<br />
<strong>of</strong> each month, 12pm to 2pm, at City Hall, 301 West 2 nd Street: open to the public. Cost:<br />
FREE. Visit the AMCPD website or contact Dolores Gonzalez at<br />
Dolores.gonzalez@ci.austin.tx.us or phone 512-974-3256.<br />
Brain Injury & Health Care Information, Second Tuesday <strong>of</strong> each month, 7pm, sponsored by<br />
the Brain Injury Association <strong>of</strong> Texas, Austin Chapter; for family members, survivors, and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals; held at Mary Lee Foundation Community Center, 1327 Lamar Square Dr.<br />
Cost: FREE. For information, visit the Mary Lee Foundation website or phone 512-443-5777.<br />
AISD Family Support Co-Op Series, Second Tuesday <strong>of</strong> each month, 7pm (Free Pizza and<br />
childcare at 6:30pm), a cooperative effort among AISD, Austin Travis Country Integral Care<br />
and the Arc <strong>of</strong> the Capital Area to inform and support families <strong>of</strong> children with disabilities.<br />
Rosedale School, 2117 W. 49 th St. Cost: FREE. For information, visit the Eanes Parent<br />
Network website.<br />
Personal Attendant Coalition <strong>of</strong> Texas (PACT) Monthly Meetings, Third Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each<br />
month, 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Held at ADAPT Office, 1640-A East 2 nd Street. Cost: FREE. For<br />
information, contact Cathy or Nancy at 512-442-0252.<br />
BridgingApps Monthly Meeting, Last Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month, 6:00pm. A community <strong>of</strong><br />
parents, therapists and teachers who come together to discuss mobile devices, favorite<br />
apps, and how we are using them effectively with people who have disabilities. Held at<br />
Easter Seals <strong>of</strong> Central Texas, 1611 Headway Circle, Bldg 2. For more information, contact<br />
Julie Melton Smith at jsmith@eastersealshouston.org or visit the BridgingApps website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Principles <strong>of</strong> Coaching Training, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 2, 8:30am to<br />
5:00pm. Held at the Chapter Office, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 120. Sponsored by<br />
Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Joanna Sarrett at jsarrett@sotx.org<br />
or 512-491-2962 or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Figure Skating Competition, Sunday, <strong>June</strong> 3. Held at Chaparral Ice,<br />
14200 IH-35 North. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact<br />
Joanna Sarrett at jsarrett@sotx.org or 512-491-2962 or visit the Special Olympics Texas<br />
website.<br />
VSA Texas Media Arts <strong>Summer</strong> Program: Community Digital Media Resources, <strong>June</strong> 4 – 14,<br />
Monday <strong>through</strong> Thursday, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Held at VSA Texas, 3710 Cedar Street,<br />
Room 101. Sponsored by VSA Texas; taught by New Media Arts instructor Carol Stensrud.<br />
Cost: $350, covers field trip costs. For more information, contact VSA Texas at 512-454-9912<br />
or 1-866-489-8412 or lynn@vsatx.org, or visit the VSA Texas website.
4 th Annual Richard P. Slaughter Associates Golf for Charity Classic, Monday, <strong>June</strong> 4.<br />
Location TBD. Sponsored by Texas Parent 2 Parent. For more information, contact Laura<br />
Warren at Laura@TXP2P.org or events@slaughterinvest.com or visit the Texas P2P website.<br />
The Real Goodwill Tour, <strong>June</strong> 5, <strong>June</strong> 21, July 12, July 24, <strong>August</strong> 7, and <strong>August</strong> 23, various<br />
times. An opportunity to learn about Goodwill’s mission and community involvement.<br />
Sponsored by Goodwill Industries <strong>of</strong> Central Texas. Cost: FREE. For more information,<br />
contact Goodwill Industries at 512-637-7100 or at realgoodwill@austingoodwill.org or visit<br />
the Goodwill Industries <strong>of</strong> Central Texas website.<br />
Goodwill Wells Branch Grand Opening Celebration, Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 7, All Day – food,<br />
family-friendly activities and giveaways. Held at Goodwill Branch Store, 1420 Wells Branch<br />
Parkway, Suite 300. Sponsored by Goodwill Central Texas. For more information, visit the<br />
Goodwill Industries <strong>of</strong> Central Texas website.<br />
An Independent Me: Living with Meaning, <strong>Summer</strong> Camp beginning <strong>June</strong> 11; Vocational,<br />
Educational, and Life Skills training for adults on the autism spectrum; Day Camp and<br />
Overnight Camp. Held at Independent Me, 14900 Avery Ranch Blvd. Hosted by Living With<br />
Meaning: An Autism Trust Community. For more information, visit the An Independent Me<br />
website.<br />
Brain Injury Association <strong>of</strong> Texas Annual Conference, <strong>June</strong> 14 – 17, Austin, TX. Hosted by<br />
the Brain Injury Association <strong>of</strong> Texas. For more information, conference schedule, or to<br />
register, visit the Brain Injury Association <strong>of</strong> Texas conference website.<br />
VSA Texas Media Arts <strong>Summer</strong> Program: Music and Recording, <strong>June</strong> 18 – 28, Monday<br />
<strong>through</strong> Thursday, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Held at VSA Texas, 3710 Cedar Street, Room 101.<br />
Sponsored by VSA Texas; taught by pr<strong>of</strong>essional musician Purly Gates. Cost: $350. For more<br />
information, contact VSA Texas at 512-454-9912 or 1-866-489-8412 or lynn@vsatx.org, or<br />
visit the VSA Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – S<strong>of</strong>tball League, July 3 – <strong>August</strong> 7, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Held at<br />
Havins Field at Walnut Creek Metro Park, 12138 North Lamar Blvd. Sponsored by Special<br />
Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Joanna Sarrett at jsarrett@sotx.org or 512-<br />
491-2962 or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
VSA Texas Media Arts <strong>Summer</strong> Program: Improvisation and Theater Games, July 9 – 19,<br />
Monday <strong>through</strong> Thursday, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Held at VSA Texas, 3710 Cedar Street,<br />
Room 101. Sponsored by VSA Texas; taught by VSA Executive Director and theater<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional Celia Hughes. Cost: $350. For more information, contact VSA Texas at 512-454-<br />
9912 or 1-866-489-8412 or lynn@vsatx.org, or visit the VSA Texas website.<br />
Texas Autism Research Conference, July 13 - 14. Held at Commons Learning Center located<br />
on the University <strong>of</strong> Texas J.J. Pickle Research Campus, Austin. Cost: Varies. Sponsored by<br />
the Texas Autism Research and Resource Center, a program <strong>of</strong> the Texas Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Aging and Disability Services and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. For<br />
more information, visit the TARRC website.<br />
Goodwill Macfarlane Grand Re-Opening Celebration, Saturday, July 14, All Day – food,<br />
family-friendly activities and giveaways. Held at Goodwill Macfarlane Branch Store, 8965<br />
North Research Blvd. Sponsored by Goodwill Central Texas. For more information, visit the<br />
Goodwill Industries <strong>of</strong> Central Texas website.
Special Olympics Texas – SOTX Information Guide Training for Fall Games, Wednesday,<br />
July 18, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Held at the Chapter Office, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive. Sponsored<br />
by Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Joanna Sarrett at<br />
jsarrett@sotx.org or 512-491-2962 or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Austin Access Awards and ADA Anniversary Celebration, Thursday, <strong>August</strong> 2, Time TBD.<br />
Held at Austin City Hall. For more information, contact Dolores Gonzalez at 512-974-3256 or<br />
Dolores.gonzalez@austintexas.gov or visit the AMCPD website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Unified Sports Coaches Training, Wednesday, <strong>August</strong> 8, 4:00pm<br />
to 7:00pm. Held at the Chapter Office, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive. Sponsored by Special<br />
Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Joanna Sarrett at jsarrett@sotx.org or 512-<br />
491-2962 or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Deadline for Submission for Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival and Short Film<br />
Competition, Friday, <strong>August</strong> 10. Sponsored by the Coalition <strong>of</strong> Texans with Disabilities. For<br />
Submission Guidelines and more information on the Competition, contact Laura Perna at<br />
512-478-3366 or lperna@cotwd.org or visit the COTWD website.<br />
Goodwill Grand Opening Celebration, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 11, All Day – food, family-friendly<br />
activities and giveaways. Held at Goodwill Far West Branch Store, 3910 Far West Blvd.<br />
Sponsored by Goodwill Central Texas. For more information, visit the Goodwill Industries <strong>of</strong><br />
Central Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Bowling Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 18, 9:00am to<br />
11:00am. Held at Showplace Lanes, 9504 North IH-35. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas.<br />
For more information, contact Joanna Sarrett at jsarrett@sotx.org or 512-491-2962 or visit<br />
the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Deadline for Entries: Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Competition, Submissions due by<br />
Monday, <strong>August</strong> 20. Sponsored by the Coalition <strong>of</strong> Texans with Disabilities. For more<br />
information or to submit electronically, contact Susie or Laura at lperna@cotwd.org or 512-<br />
478-3366 or visit the Coalition <strong>of</strong> Texans with Disabilities Pen 2 Paper website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – SOTX Information Guide Training for Bowling, Wednesday,<br />
<strong>August</strong> 22, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Held at the Chapter Office, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive.<br />
Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Joanna Sarrett at<br />
jsarrett@sotx.org or 512-491-2962 or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Deadline for Submission for Cinema Touching Disability Photo Competition, Friday, <strong>August</strong><br />
24. Sponsored by the Coalition <strong>of</strong> Texans with Disabilities. For Submission Guidelines and<br />
more information on the Competition, contact Laura Perna at 512-478-3366 or<br />
lperna@cotwd.org or visit the COTWD website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Statewide Competition Directors Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 25,<br />
9:00am to 4:00pm. Held at the Special Olympics Texas Office, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive.<br />
Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Celia Newhart at512-<br />
491-2940 or cnewhart@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Statewide Games Management Training, <strong>August</strong> 25 – 26. Held at<br />
the Special Olympics Texas Office, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive. Sponsored by Special Olympics<br />
Texas. For more information, contact Celia Newhart at512-491-2940 or cnewhart@sotx.org<br />
or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.
Beaumont:<br />
SETX Self Advocate Meeting, Every First Thursday <strong>of</strong> the Month, 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Held at<br />
Southeast Texas Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it Development Center. Hosted by The ARC <strong>of</strong> Greater Beaumont.<br />
For more information, contact Janna Fulbright at the Spindletop Center at 409-839-1046 or<br />
at janna.fulbright@stmhmr.org.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Area Aquatics Meet, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 18, 9:45am to 2:30pm.<br />
Held at Beaumont ISD Natatorium. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more<br />
information, contact Renee Klovenski at 713-290-0049 or rklovenski@sotx.org or visit the<br />
Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Bryan/College Station:<br />
<strong>Summer</strong> Autism Intervention Clinics for children ages 2 to 10, <strong>June</strong> 4 – July 26. Sponsored<br />
by Texas Autism Collaborative (TAC) and Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center/Easter Seals<br />
East Texas. For more information, contact Easter Seals East Texas at 979-776-2872 or<br />
autism@eastersealsetx.org or visit the TAC website.<br />
Canyon:<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Rajun Cajun Classic Golf Tournament, Saturday, July 7, 8:00am to<br />
11:00pm. Held at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course, 50 Country Club Drive. Sponsored by Special<br />
Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Megan Spivey at 806-374-7171 or<br />
mspivey@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Conroe:<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Winter Sports Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 25, Time TBD. Held at<br />
the Area SOTX Office, 402 Simonton, Suite 125. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For<br />
more information, contact Cassie Northcutt at 936-756-6906 or cnorthcutt@sotx.org or visit<br />
the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Corpus Christi:<br />
Corpus Christi Committee for Persons with Disabilities, First Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each Month,<br />
3:00pm; Monthly meeting; Open to the public. Location: City Hall, City Council Chambers,<br />
1 st Floor, 1201 Leopard Street. Cost: FREE. For more information, visit the CFPWD website<br />
or contact Sylvia Wilson at sylviaw@cctexas.com or 361-826-3190.<br />
Removing Barriers to Gaining, Maintaining or Regaining Employment for People with<br />
Disabilities, First Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each Month, 10:00am to 3:00pm. Hosted by Disability<br />
Rights Texas. Held at Workforce Solutions <strong>of</strong> the Coastal Bend, 520 North Staples. Cost:<br />
FREE; first-come, first served. For more information, contact the <strong>of</strong>fice at 361-882-7491 or<br />
info@workforcesolutionscb.org or visit the Workforce Solutions website.<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Governor’s Small Business Forum, Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 21, 8:30am to 2:00pm. Held at<br />
American Bank Center Downtown. Sponsored by Corpus Christi Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce and<br />
the Employment Alliance for People with Disabilities (EAPD). For more information, contact<br />
Darren Bates at Darren.bates@workforcesolutionscb.org or 361-885-3021.
Annual Spirit <strong>of</strong> the ADA Training: Learn from the ADA Experts, Thursday, July 12, 9:00am<br />
to 12:00pm. Held at Del Mar College Center for Economic Development, 3209 South<br />
Staples. Sponsored by the Texas Department <strong>of</strong> Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)<br />
in partnership with the Texas RehabACTion Network (TRAN). Keynote Speaker: Joe Bontke,<br />
EEOC. Cost: FREE for TRAN Members; $50 for non-members. For more information and<br />
reservations, contact Mary Bustos at 361-878-3007 or mary.bustos@dars.state.tx.us or visit<br />
the TRAN website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Pepsi Bayball Ballyhoop Basketball Tournament, July 21 – 22.<br />
Held at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive. Sponsored by Special<br />
Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Alice Fulton-Garza at 361-857-5679 or<br />
agarza@sotx.org, or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Bowling Training Clinic, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 4, 8:30am to 1:30pm.<br />
Held at AMF Saratoga Lanes, 6116 Ayers Street. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For<br />
more information, contact Alice Fulton-Garza at 361-857-5679 or agarza@sotx.org, or visit<br />
the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Dallas:<br />
22 nd Annual Turning Point Extravaganza Tournament and Celebration <strong>of</strong> Choices, <strong>June</strong> 1 –<br />
2. Sponsored by Turning Point Nation. Held at various locations; events in Trap Shoot,<br />
Billiards, Basketball, various other activities. For more information, contact Dave Kiley at<br />
dk@TurningPointNation.org or visit the Turning Point Nation website.<br />
Walk, Roll Stroll Awareness Event by Ability Connection Texas, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 16, 9:00am.<br />
Held at Greenhill School, 4141 Spring Valley Road, Addison. Cost: Varies. Sponsored by<br />
Ability Connection Texas. For more information, contact Ability Connection Texas at 1-800-<br />
999-1898 or development@abilityconnectiontexas.org or visit the ACT Walk, Roll Stroll<br />
website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Golf Coaches Training, Monday, July 9, 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Held at<br />
Tenison Park Golf Course, 3501 Samuel Blvd. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For<br />
more information, contact Cyndi Murchison at 214-943-9981 or email<br />
cmurchison@sotx.org, or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – 14 th Annual Tennis Tournament and Clinic, July 13 – 14. Held at T<br />
Bar M Racquet Club, 6060 Dilbeck Lane. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more<br />
information, contact Cyndi Murchison at 214-943-9981 or email cmurchison@sotx.org, or<br />
visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Sailing/Kayaking Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 11, 10:00am<br />
to 2:00pm. Held at Corinthian Sailing Club, 441 E. Lawther Dr. Sponsored by Special<br />
Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Cyndi Murchison at 214-943-9981 or email<br />
cmurchison@sotx.org, or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Bowling Training School, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 25, 9:00am to 3:00pm.<br />
Held at USA Bowl, 10920 Composite Drive. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more<br />
information, contact Cyndi Murchison at 214-943-9981 or email cmurchison@sotx.org, or<br />
visit the Special Olympics Texas website.
Dayton:<br />
The ARD Process, Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 13, 10:00am to 1:30pm. Information for parents about<br />
the Special Education process. Held at Dayton Community Center, 801 South Cleveland<br />
Street. Sponsored by Partners Resource Network – TEAM Project. For more information,<br />
contact Elizabeth Ortega at eortegaprnteam@sbcglobal.net or 713-524-2147.<br />
Dripping Springs:<br />
Goodwill Grand Opening Celebration, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 2, All Day – food, family-friendly<br />
activities and giveaways. Held at Goodwill, Commons Shopping Center, 100 Commons Road,<br />
Bldg 2 Suite B. Sponsored by Goodwill Central Texas. For more information, visit the<br />
Goodwill Industries <strong>of</strong> Central Texas website.<br />
El Paso:<br />
Walk, Roll Stroll Awareness Event by Ability Connection Texas, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 16, 9:00am.<br />
Held at Vista Del Valle Park, 1288 Hawkins Blvd. Cost: Varies. Sponsored by Ability<br />
Connection Texas. For more information, contact Ability Connection Texas at 1-800-999-<br />
1898 or development@abilityconnectiontexas.org or visit the ACT Walk, Roll Stroll website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Families Picnic, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 4, 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Location<br />
TBD. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Andrea Schiechl<br />
at 915-533-8229 or aschiechl@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Farmer’s Branch:<br />
Sled Hockey, Every Saturday <strong>through</strong> <strong>August</strong> 4 (Except <strong>June</strong> 2), 3:15pm to 5:15pm. Held at<br />
the Dr Pepper StarCenter, 12700 North Stemmons Freeway. Cost: FREE. Sponsored by<br />
Turning Point Nation. For more information, contact Taylor Lipsett at<br />
USAsledsniper7@gmail.com or 214-549-1612 or visit the Turning Point Nation website.<br />
Fort Hood:<br />
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Orientation, Every Second Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Month, 10:00am to 11:30am. For all EFMs and their families. Held at Oveta Culp Hobby<br />
Soldier and Family Readiness Center Bldg 18000. Sponsored by Exceptional Family Member<br />
Program. For more information, phone 254-287-6070 or email usarmy.hood.imcomfmwrc.list.acs-efmp@mail.mil.<br />
Heart <strong>of</strong> Texas Self-Help Group, Every Third Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the Month, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. For<br />
those whose lives have been touched by Multiple Sclerosis. Held at Robertson Avenue<br />
Baptist Church, 305 Robertson Avenune, Copperas Cove. Sponsored by Exceptional Family<br />
Member Program. For more information, phone 254-287-6070 or email<br />
usarmy.hood.imcom-fmwrc.list.acs-efmp@mail.mil.<br />
Fort Worth:<br />
Autism Workshop, Every Second Friday <strong>of</strong> the Month, 9:00am to 1:00pm. Held at Easter<br />
Seals North Texas, 1424 Hemphill Street. Sponsored by Easter Seals North Texas. Cost: $25;
Registration required. For more information or to register, contact Shana Wiggins at 817-<br />
759-7970 or swiggins@ntx.easterseals.com or visit the Easter Seals North Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Kayaking Competition, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 9, 8:00am to 12:00pm.<br />
Held at Marine Creek Lake, North Loop I-320 at Marine Creek Parkway. Sponsored by<br />
Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Sherron Peace at 817-332-3433 or<br />
speace@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Bocce Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 16, 8:30am to 2:30pm.<br />
Held at Resource Connection, 1100 Circle Drive, Bldg 2300. Sponsored by Special Olympics<br />
Texas. For more information, contact Sherron Peace at 817-332-3433 or speace@sotx.org<br />
or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – S<strong>of</strong>tball Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 16, 8:30am to 2:30pm.<br />
Held at Resource Connection, 1100 Circle Drive, Bldg 2300. Sponsored by Special Olympics<br />
Texas. For more information, contact Sherron Peace at 817-332-3433 or speace@sotx.org<br />
or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Flag Football Coaches Training, Saturday, July 14, 8:30am to<br />
12:30pm. Held at Resource Connection, 1100 Circle Drive, Bldg 2300. Sponsored by Special<br />
Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Sherron Peace at 817-332-3433 or<br />
speace@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Powerlifting Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 25, 8:30am to<br />
12:00pm. Held at Resource Connection, 1100 Circle Drive, Bldg 2300. Sponsored by Special<br />
Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Joel Maxwell at 817-332-3433 or<br />
jmaxwell@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Frisco:<br />
Special Olympics Texas – SOTX Night Out at the Frisco RoughRiders Game, Friday, <strong>June</strong> 15,<br />
7:00pm. Held at Dr Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Roughrider Trail. Sponsored by Special Olympics<br />
Texas. For more information, contact Cyndi Murchison at 214-943-9981 or email<br />
cmurchison@sotx.org, or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Jimmy Mac Poker Tournament, Saturday, July 21, 3:00pm to<br />
11:00pm. Held at Dave & Buster’s, 2601 Preston Road. Sponsored by Special Olympics<br />
Texas. For more information, contact Alice Brimelow at 214-943-9981 or<br />
abrimelow@sotx.org, or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Aquatics Competition, <strong>August</strong> 17 – 18. Held at Frisco Natatorium,<br />
7411 First Street. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact<br />
Cyndi Murchison at 214-943-9981 or email cmurchison@sotx.org, or visit the Special<br />
Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Jimmy Mac Golf Tournament, Monday, <strong>August</strong> 20, 9:00am to<br />
4:00pm. Held at the Stonebriar Country Club, 5050 Country Club Drive. Sponsored by<br />
Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Alice Brimelow at 214-943-9981 or<br />
abrimelow@sotx.org, or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.
Galveston:<br />
TRAN Fishing Tournament <strong>2012</strong>: Bay and Jetty Trip, Saturday, July 21, 8:00am to 12:00pm.<br />
Board boat at Pier 19. Hosted by Texas RehaAction Network (TRAN). Cost: $25 for TRAN<br />
members; $30 for non-members. For more information, contact Regina Day at<br />
mrs.wd11@yahoo.com.<br />
Garland:<br />
Precision Air Rifle Clinic, Every Second Friday <strong>of</strong> the Month. Held at the Lone Star Chapter<br />
PVA Office, 3925 Forest Lane. Sponsored by Turning Point Nation and Lone Star Chapter <strong>of</strong><br />
Paralyzed Veterans <strong>of</strong> America. Cost: FREE. For more information, contact Jason Swanson at<br />
jswanson@turningpointnation.org or visit the Turning Point website.<br />
<strong>2012</strong> ACTion Run/Walk, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 2, Registration at 7:00am; Race Time 8:00am. Held<br />
at Holford Park, Shiloh Road south <strong>of</strong> Beltline Road. Fundraiser for children and adults with<br />
disabilities. Hosted by Achievement Center <strong>of</strong> Texas. For more information, contact Pat<br />
Nichols at 214-477-2852 or redlucypat@aol.com or visit the ACT website.<br />
Grand Prairie:<br />
Easter Seals Walk with Me North Texas <strong>2012</strong>. Sunday, July 22, Registration at 3:00pm; Walk<br />
Start at 4:00pm. Fundraiser walk and activities to benefit Easter Seals North Texas. Held at<br />
QuickTrip Park, Home <strong>of</strong> the Grand Prairie AirHogs, 1600 Lone Star Parkway. For more<br />
information or to register, visit the Easter Seals North Texas website.<br />
Grapevine:<br />
Texas Advocates Roundup Conference, July 27 - 29. Held at Hilton DFW Lake Hotel,<br />
Grapevine. Cost: Varies. Sponsored by The Arc <strong>of</strong> Texas. Keynote Speaker: Nancy Ward. For<br />
more information, visit The Arc <strong>of</strong> Texas website.<br />
Houston:<br />
Houston Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Commission on Disabilities meeting,<br />
Second Thursday <strong>of</strong> Each Month, 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Held at the Multipurpose Center, 1475<br />
West Gray. Cost: FREE, Open to the Public; ASL interpreters and CART provided. For more<br />
information, contact Kaitlyn Tracy at 281-936-0770 or kaitlyn.tracy@houstontx.gov.<br />
Information and Hope for Families: For Spanish Speaking Parents <strong>of</strong> Children with<br />
Disabilities, First Thursday <strong>of</strong> Each Month, 6:45pm to 9:00pm. Volunteer to help with<br />
Inspiration Day, honoring students and encouraging parent participation. Held at the<br />
Graceview Baptist Church, 25510 Tomball Parkway. Cost: FREE. For more information,<br />
contact Carmen Pulger at 281-773-8318 or mcpulger@att.net.<br />
Autism Playgroup <strong>of</strong> Fort Bend County, First Saturday <strong>of</strong> Each Month, 10:00am to 12:00pm.<br />
Held at Lost Creek Park and various other parks in Fort Bend County. RSVP required. Cost:<br />
FREE. For more information, contact Susan Garczynski at 281-726-2665 or<br />
susan@susangar.com.<br />
Prosumer Meetings: Empowerment for People with a Mental Health Diagnosis, Every<br />
Second Saturday <strong>of</strong> the Month, 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Sponsored by Prosumers International.
Held at MHMRA <strong>of</strong> Harris County Southwest Conference Center, 7033 Southwest Freeway.<br />
For more information, contact Janet Paleo at jpaleo2002@gmail.com or visit the Prosumers<br />
International website.<br />
North Houston Autism Playgroup, Third Saturday <strong>of</strong> Each Month, 10:00am to 12:00pm.<br />
Held at Bear Branch Park, 5200 Research Forest Drive. Cost: FREE. For more information,<br />
contact Janet Cooper at 281-231-2262 or visit the website.<br />
Families CAN Support Group, First Tuesday <strong>of</strong> Each Month, 10:00am to 12:00pm. Held at<br />
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2353 Rice Blvd. Cost: FREE. For more<br />
information, call 713-743-5435 or 713-743-5592.<br />
Families Coping with Mental Illness: Public Meeting, Third Monday <strong>of</strong> Each Month, 7:15pm<br />
to 9:00pm. Held at Memorial Drive Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive. Cost: FREE.<br />
For more information, visit the NAMI website.<br />
Families Coping with Adult Mental Illness: Public Meeting, First and Third Sunday <strong>of</strong> Each<br />
Month, 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Held at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland<br />
Blvd. Cost: FREE. For more information, contact Pat or Leon Alderfer at 713-467-3764.<br />
Families Coping with Adult Mental Illness: Public Meeting, Second and Fourth Sunday <strong>of</strong><br />
Each Month, 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Held at Pines Presbyterian Church, 12751 Kimberley. Cost:<br />
FREE. For more information, contact Vi Napolitano at 281-893-2493.<br />
Families Coping with Children and Adolescent Mental Illness: Public Meeting, Second and<br />
Fourth Sunday <strong>of</strong> Each Month, 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Held at Memorial Drive United<br />
Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive. Cost: FREE. For more information, contact<br />
Bonnie Cord at 713-984-2538.<br />
Dionysus Theatre <strong>Summer</strong> Theatre Camp for students 8 – 12 and 13 – 17, Every Week in<br />
<strong>June</strong>, Monday <strong>through</strong> Friday, 10:00am to 12:00pm. Held at University <strong>of</strong> Houston – Clear<br />
Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Cost: $150 per week. For more information, contact Dionysus<br />
Theatre at 713-728-0041 or visit the Dionysus Theatre website.<br />
VAST Academy Pre-College <strong>Summer</strong> Camp, Two 2-week sessions in <strong>June</strong>. Held at Houston<br />
Community College Central, VAST Department, 1301 Alabama. Cost: $75/each or $225 for<br />
all. For more information, contact Sue Moraska at sue.moraska@hccs.edu or Donna Price at<br />
donna.price@hccs.edu or phone 713-718-6833 or 713-718-5165 or visit the VAST website.<br />
Social Skills Sensory Workshops, Every Thursday in <strong>June</strong>, 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Held at<br />
Lighthouse Learning and Resource, 10928 Grant Road. Hosted by Social Skills Playhouse. For<br />
more information, contact Erin Webb at erin@socialskillsplayhouse.com or 832-478-5555 or<br />
visit the Social Skills Playhouse website.<br />
Institute for Advanced Issues in Educating Students with Disabilities: Section 504/ADA,<br />
IDEA, and NCLB, <strong>June</strong> 4 – 5; Hosted by Region 4 Education Service Center. Held at Hotel<br />
Crowne Plaza Brookhollow, 1208 Northwest Freeway. Registration Fee: $100. For more<br />
information or to register, visit the ESC Web website.<br />
<strong>Summer</strong> Evaluation Institute, <strong>June</strong> 5 – 7; Hosted by Region 4 Education Service Center.<br />
Registration Fee: $150. For more information or to register, contact ESC4 at<br />
specialeducation@esc4.net or 713-744-6365 or visit the ESC4 website.<br />
Autism/Sensory-Friendly Trampoline Session, Friday, <strong>June</strong> 8, 9:00am to 10:00am. Held at<br />
Sky High Sports, 10510 Westview Drive; venue opens early for this event, music turned to a
low level. Hosted by Sky High Sports Houston. Cost: $6 per person per hour. For more<br />
information, contact Geraldine Bliss at gbliss@att.net or Alex Lippke at<br />
alexl@jumpskyhigh.com or phone 713-464-5867.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Principles <strong>of</strong> Coaching Level 2 Training School, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 9,<br />
9:00am to 5:00pm. Held at Greater Houston SOTX Office, 10777 Northwest Freeway, Suite<br />
110. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Renee Klovenki at<br />
713-290-0049 or rklovenski@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Texas Assistive Technology Network Statewide Conference, <strong>June</strong> 12 – 14; Hosted by<br />
Region 4 Education Service Center. Registration Fee: $105. For more information or to<br />
register, contact Kirk Behnke at 713-744-6559 or kbehnke@esc4.net or visit the TX AT<br />
Conference website.<br />
Different Treasures Resale Shop Grand Opening, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 16, 8:00am to 5:00pm,<br />
featuring live entertainment, children’s activities, etc. Held at the Different Treasures Resale<br />
Shop, 301 Wells Fargo Drive. Hosted by Different Abilities, Inc. Cost: Free; BBQ Plates for<br />
$10; Raffle Tickets $1 each. For more information, Rachel Nava at 281-907-9002 or 832-352-<br />
5203 or visit the Different Abilities Inc website. Also onsite Resource Fair and Workshop<br />
presented by Barbara Jordan Unique Abilities. For more information, contact Thelma Scott<br />
at 832-487-5848.<br />
The 123s <strong>of</strong> ABA: Reinforcement, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 16, 9:00am to 4:00pm. For parents with<br />
children with autism. Held at MHMRA Conference Center, 7033 Southwest Freeway.<br />
Sponsored by the FEAT Houston. Cost: varies. For more information and to register, visit the<br />
FEAT Houston website.<br />
Down Syndrome <strong>of</strong> Houston Club 21 Karaoke Night, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 16, 6:00pm to 8:00pm;<br />
Sleepover 8:00pm to 8:00am. Club 21 is a social club for individuals age 13 and older with<br />
Down Syndrome. Hosted by the Down Syndrome Association <strong>of</strong> Houston (DSAH). Held at<br />
DSAH Resource Center, 7015 West Tidwell. Cost: One-year membership, $25; Sleepover<br />
cost for members, $30. For more information, contact Ann Fontenot at 713-682-7237 or<br />
president@dsah.org or visit the DSAH website.<br />
Dionysus Theatre presents “Little Shop <strong>of</strong> Horrors,” <strong>June</strong> 16 – 30, various times. Held at<br />
Dionysus Theatre, 5601 South Braeswood #226. Cost: $10 - $15. For more information,<br />
phone the theatre at 713-728-0041 or visit the Dionysus Theatre website.<br />
The Process <strong>of</strong> Collaboration: Capacity-Building Workshops for Nonpr<strong>of</strong>its, <strong>June</strong> 19 - 21.<br />
Location TBD. Sponsored by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) in<br />
collaboration with A Circle <strong>of</strong> Ten, Inc. Cost: Free for selected grantees; $1,000 for others.<br />
For more information, contact A Circle <strong>of</strong> Ten, Inc at 903-541-0013 or<br />
circle<strong>of</strong>10@circle<strong>of</strong>10.org, or visit the TCDD website.<br />
Camp Ability: <strong>Summer</strong> Day Camp for children/teens with Down Syndrome and their<br />
siblings. Three one-week sessions: <strong>June</strong> 25 – 29 (3-6 years old); July 16 – 20 (7-12 years old);<br />
July 30 – <strong>August</strong> 30 (13-17 years old). Hosted by the Down Syndrome Association <strong>of</strong><br />
Houston (DSAH). Held at DSAH Resource Center, 7015 West Tidwell. Cost: Varies. For more<br />
information, contact Ann Fontenot at 713-682-7237 or president@dsah.org or visit the<br />
DSAH website.
Texas Behavior Support State Conference, <strong>June</strong> 26 – 27; Hosted by Texas Behavior Support<br />
(TBS) Network and the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Held at the Region 4 Education<br />
Service Center, 7200 Northwest 100 Drive. Registration Fee: $90. For more information or<br />
to register, contact Clynita Grafenreed at 713-744-6345 or cgrafenreed@esc4.net or Shelley<br />
Garza at 713-744-4433 or sgarza@esc4.net or visit the TBS Conference website or the ESC4<br />
website.<br />
Access to the General Curriculum Institute: Solutions for Educators, July 10 – 12; National<br />
speakers and breakout sessions for education pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. Hosted by Region 4 Education<br />
Service Center. Registration Fee: $150. For more information or to register, contact ESC4 at<br />
specialeducation@esc4.net or 713-744-6365 or visit the ESC4 website.<br />
Down Syndrome <strong>of</strong> Houston Club 21 Go Hawaiian Dance, Saturday, July 14, 6:00pm to<br />
9:00pm. Club 21 is a social club for individuals age 13 and older with Down Syndrome.<br />
Hosted by the Down Syndrome Association <strong>of</strong> Houston (DSAH). Held at West Gray Adaptive<br />
Recreation Center, 1475 West Gray. Cost: One-year membership, $25. For more<br />
information, contact Ann Fontenot at 713-682-7237 or president@dsah.org or visit the<br />
DSAH website.<br />
Preschool <strong>Summer</strong> Institute, July 17 – 19; Information for preschool educators and parents<br />
<strong>of</strong> children with disabilities. Hosted by Region 4 Education Service Center. Registration Fee:<br />
$105. For more information or to register, contact ESC4 at specialeducation@esc4.net or<br />
713-744-6365 or visit the ESC4 website.<br />
Autism-Friendly Performance <strong>of</strong> Disney’s “The Lion King,” Saturday, July 28, 2:00pm; Held<br />
at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street. Cost: varies. For more<br />
information or to purchase tickets, visit The Hobby Center website.<br />
Abilities Expo Houston, <strong>August</strong> 3 – 5. Sponsored by Abilities Expo, Inc. Held at the Reliant<br />
Center, Hall E, One Reliant Park. Cost: FREE; Registration is necessary. For more information<br />
and to register, phone 310-450-8831 or visit the Abilities Expo website.<br />
Grant Writing as a Process for Nonpr<strong>of</strong>its, Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 7, 8:30am to 12:00pm. Held at<br />
the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray. Sponsored by the Texas Council for<br />
Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) in collaboration with A Circle <strong>of</strong> Ten, Inc. Cost: $100. For<br />
more information, contact A Circle <strong>of</strong> Ten, Inc at 903-541-0013 or<br />
circle<strong>of</strong>10@circle<strong>of</strong>10.org, or visit the TCDD website.<br />
Down Syndrome <strong>of</strong> Houston Club 21 Movie Night at Tinsletown, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 18,<br />
6:00pm to 8:00pm; Sleepover 8:00pm to 8:00am. Club 21 is a social club for individuals age<br />
13 and older with Down Syndrome. Hosted by the Down Syndrome Association <strong>of</strong> Houston<br />
(DSAH). Sleepover held at DSAH Resource Center, 7015 West Tidwell. Cost: One-year<br />
membership, $25; Sleepover cost for members, $30. For more information, contact Ann<br />
Fontenot at 713-682-7237 or president@dsah.org or visit the DSAH website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Principles <strong>of</strong> Coaching Level 2 Training School, Saturday, <strong>August</strong><br />
25, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Held at West Gray Adaptive Recreation Center, 1475 West Gray.<br />
Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Renee Klovenki at 713-<br />
290-0049 or rklovenski@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
5 th Annual Bowl for Rehab, Wednesday, <strong>August</strong> 29, 5:30pm. Held at Palace Bowling Lanes,<br />
4191 Bellaire Blvd. Hosted by Houston Area Rehabilitation Association. Texas RehabACTion
Network (TRAN); sponsored by Muilenburg Prosthetics Inc. Cost: $20 per person; $80 per<br />
team <strong>of</strong> four. For more information, contact Terry Boyce at 832-656-5309 or Lori Brooks at<br />
281-300-5243 or visit the TRAN website.<br />
Humble:<br />
Katy:<br />
Caring for Children with Autism Babysitting Course, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 16, 9:00am to 3:00pm.<br />
Held at Including Kids, 5364 FM 1960 East. Sponsored by Including Kids. For more<br />
information, contact Tammy Smith at 281-852-0501 or visit the Including Kids website.<br />
Transition to Adulthood, Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 12, 10:30am to 12:00pm. For parents <strong>of</strong> young<br />
adults with disabilities. Held at Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd.<br />
Sponsored by Partners Resource Network – TEAM Project. For more information, contact<br />
Marggiana Sanchez-Petit at msanchezprnteam@sbcglobal.net or 713-524-2147.<br />
Student Introduction Portfolios: From Kindergarten to Work for students with disabilities,<br />
Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 19, 7:00pm to 8:45pm. Held at St. Peters United Methodist Church, Asbury<br />
Hall, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. Sponsored by Family to Family Network. For more information,<br />
contact kgreeceman@aol.com.<br />
Keller:<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Aquatics Competition, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 4, 7:30am to 5:00pm.<br />
Held at Keller ISD Natatorium, 1000 Bear Creek Parkway. Sponsored by Special Olympics<br />
Texas. For more information, contact Sherron Peace at 817-332-3433 or speace@sotx.org<br />
or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Kingsville:<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Annual Law Enforcement and Emergency Vehicle Car Show,<br />
Saturday, July 14, 8:00am to 4:00pm. Held at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 1355 North<br />
Armstrong. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Sgt. Hiram<br />
Perez at 361-593-2611 or kahp000@tamuk.edu or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
LaPorte:<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Bowling Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 4, 9:30am to<br />
12:00pm. Held at LaPorte Special Programs Center, 1302 South Broadway. Sponsored by<br />
Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Pam Hollaway at 281-282-6060 or<br />
phollaway@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Aquatics Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 4, 9:30am to<br />
12:00pm. Held at LaPorte Special Programs Center, 1302 South Broadway. Sponsored by<br />
Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Pam Hollaway at 281-282-6060 or<br />
phollaway@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – S<strong>of</strong>tball Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 4, 9:30am to<br />
12:00pm. Held at LaPorte Special Programs Center, 1302 South Broadway. Sponsored by
Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Pam Hollaway at 281-282-6060 or<br />
phollaway@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Unified Sports Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 4, 9:30am to 12:00pm.<br />
Held at LaPorte Special Programs Center, 1302 South Broadway. Sponsored by Special<br />
Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Pam Hollaway at 281-282-6060 or<br />
phollaway@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Lubbock:<br />
West Texas Archery, Second and Fourth Thursdays <strong>of</strong> each month, 6:30pm. For sports<br />
enthusiasts with mobility impairments. Sponsored by Turning Point. Held at Lubbock Indoor<br />
Archery. For more information, visit the Turning Point website.<br />
Lubbock Area Amputee Support Group Annual Golf Tournament, Monday, <strong>June</strong> 4, 8:00am<br />
Tee Time. Held at Meadowbrook Golf Course. Sponsored by Lubbock Area Amputee<br />
Support Group. Cost: $80 per player or $320 per team; includes green fee, cart fee, range<br />
and burger buffet; sponsorships are available. For more information, contact the LAAS<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice at 806-281-7646 or laasg@sbcglobal.net or visit the LAASG website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Special Bowling League, Sundays from <strong>June</strong> 10 <strong>through</strong> <strong>August</strong><br />
26, 2:15pm to 4:00pm. Held at South Plains Lanes, 5150 69 th Street. Sponsored by Special<br />
Olympics Texas. For more information, contact the SOTX Area Director at 806-749-7000 or<br />
visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Tennis Camp, July 10 – 13. Held at Texas Tech University McLeod<br />
Tennis Facility, Texas Tech Parkway. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more<br />
information, contact the SOTX Area Director at 806-749-7000 or visit the Special Olympics<br />
Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Tennis Competition, Friday, July 27, 8:00am to 12:00pm. Held at<br />
Texas Tech University McLeod Tennis Facility, Texas Tech Parkway. Sponsored by Special<br />
Olympics Texas. For more information, contact the SOTX Area Director at 806-749-7000 or<br />
visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Aquatics Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 11, 9:45am to<br />
12:00pm. Held at Lubbock State Supported Learning Center, 3401 North University.<br />
Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact the SOTX Area Director<br />
at 806-749-7000 or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Bocce Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 18, 9:00am to 11:00am.<br />
Held at Maedgen Elementary, 4401 Nashville Avenue. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas.<br />
For more information, contact the SOTX Area Director at 806-749-7000 or visit the Special<br />
Olympics Texas website.<br />
Lufkin:<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Athletic Leadership Program Meeting, Friday, <strong>June</strong> 29, 6:00pm to<br />
7:30pm. Held at the SOTX Area Office, 1009 Lee Avenue. Sponsored by Special Olympics<br />
Texas. For more information, contact Angela Grace at 936-639-1755 or agrace@sotx.org or<br />
visit the Special Olympics Texas website.
Special Olympics Texas – Athletic Leadership Program Meeting, Friday, <strong>August</strong> 31, 6:00pm<br />
to 7:30pm. Held at the SOTX Area Office, 1009 Lee Avenue. Sponsored by Special Olympics<br />
Texas. For more information, contact Angela Grace at 936-639-1755 or agrace@sotx.org or<br />
visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Manchaca:<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Aquatics Coach Training, Saturday, July 14, 9:00am to 11:00am.<br />
Held at Marbridge, 2310 Bliss Spillar Road. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more<br />
information, contact Joanna Sarrett at 512-491-2962 or jsarrett@sotx.org or visit the<br />
Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
McKinney:<br />
Storybook Ranch <strong>Summer</strong> Camp, July 2 – 6 and <strong>August</strong> 20 – 24. Held at the Storybook<br />
Ranch, owned by River Ranch Educational Charities. For more information, contact<br />
Storybook Ranch at 972-369-0874 or visit the Storybook Ranch website.<br />
Palestine:<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Area Aquatics Competition, Saturday, July 21, 9:00am to 3:00pm.<br />
Held at YMCA <strong>of</strong> Palestine, 5500 North Loop 256. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For<br />
more information, contact Angela Grace at 936-639-1755 or agrace@sotx.org or visit the<br />
Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Plano:<br />
School Success for Students with Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, and Special Needs, July 31<br />
– <strong>August</strong> 1. Held at Plano Centre, 200 East Spring Creek Parkway. Sponsored by Spectrum<br />
Training Systems Inc. Cost: Varies. For more information, visit the Spectrum Training<br />
Systems website.<br />
Richardson:<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Principles <strong>of</strong> Coaching, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 9, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Held<br />
at Region 10/Abrams Site, Brazos Room, 904 Abrams. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas.<br />
For more information, contact Cyndi Murchison at 214-943-9981 or cmurchison@sotx.org<br />
or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Disability Resources and Hiring Fair, Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 26, 9:00am to 2:00pm. Held at the City<br />
<strong>of</strong> Richardson Civic Center Grand Hall, 411 West Arapaho Road. Sponsored by the U.S.<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Labor in partnership with Federal Executive Board. For more information,<br />
contact Blas Rueda-Caraballo at 972-850-4459 or rueda-caraballo.blas@dol.gov.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Principles <strong>of</strong> Coaching, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 25, 9:00am to 4:00pm.<br />
Held at Region 10/Abrams Site, Brazos Room, 904 Abrams. Sponsored by Special Olympics<br />
Texas. For more information, contact Cyndi Murchison at 214-943-9981 or<br />
cmurchison@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.
Rosenburg:<br />
How to Understand Assessments Frequently Used with Children with Autism, Thursday,<br />
<strong>June</strong> 14, 8:45am to 11:45am. Held at Texana Center Auditorium, 4910 Airport Avenue.<br />
Sponsored by the Texana Center. Cost: FREE. For more information, contact Ellen Catoe at<br />
ellen.catoe@texanacenter.com or 281-239-1497.<br />
San Antonio:<br />
Eva’s Heroes Special Presentations, First and Third Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the Month, 5:30pm. Special<br />
showings <strong>of</strong> Hollywood’s latest family-friendly films in a sensory-friendly and accepting<br />
environment. Hosted by Eva’s Heroes and Santikos. Held at Santikos Embassy 14 and<br />
Santikos Silverado 16. Cost: Varies; guests with intellectual special needs admitted free. For<br />
more information, visit the calendar on the DisabilitySA website.<br />
Prosumer Meetings: Empowerment for People with a Mental Health Diagnosis, Every<br />
Second Friday <strong>of</strong> the Month, 12:00pm to 3:00pm OR Every Third Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the Month,<br />
5:00pm to 8:00pm. Sponsored by Prosumers International. Held at Prosumer Action Center,<br />
1921 Burnet. For more information, contact Janet Paleo at jpaleo2002@gmail.com or visit<br />
the Prosumers International website.<br />
Deadline for Entries: 22 nd Annual Celebration <strong>of</strong> the ADA Awards. Must be received by<br />
Friday, <strong>June</strong> 15. Sponsored by the San Antonio Independent Living Services (SAILS). Entry<br />
Forms for several categories (Employer, Organization, Media, Public Servant, Individual<br />
Advocacy, and Personal Attendant) are available on the SAILS website, or contact Kitty<br />
Brietzke at kbrietzke@sailstx.org or 210-281-1878.<br />
22 nd Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the ADA Celebration and Unity Pride Stroll, Friday, July 27, 8:30am to<br />
1:00pm. Hosted by the San Antonio Independent Living Services (SAILS). Held at La Villita<br />
Assembly Hall, 401 Villita Street. For more information, visit the SAILS website, or contact<br />
Kitty Brietzke or Gloria Banik at 210-281-1878.<br />
San Marcos:<br />
8 th Annual TX P2P Parent Conference and Training: Paying It Forward, <strong>June</strong> 29 - 30.<br />
Sponsored by Texas Parent 2 Parent. Held at Embassy Suites, Spa, and Conference Center,<br />
1001 McCarty Lane. Cost: Varies. For more information, contact TX P2P at 1-866-896-6001<br />
or 512-458-8600 or laura@txp2p.org or visit the Texas Parent 2 Parent website.<br />
Tomball:<br />
Related Services: Helping Parents <strong>of</strong> Children with Disabilities about Eligibility and Access<br />
to Services, Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 19, 11:30am to 1:00pm. Held at the Tomball Public Library,<br />
30555 Tomball Parkway. Presented by Partners Resource Network – TEAM Project. For<br />
more information, contact Marggiana Sanchez-Petit at msanchezprnteam@sbcglobal.net or<br />
713-524-2147.<br />
Waco:<br />
Waco Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Monthly Meeting. First Thursday <strong>of</strong><br />
the month, 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Cost: FREE; open to the public. Held at the City <strong>of</strong> Waco Dr.
Mae Jackson Development Center, 401 Franklin Ave. For more information, contact Kelly<br />
Yarbrough at Kelly.yarbrough@dars.state.tx.us or phone 254-214-7253.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Victory Bowl Sports Skills Day, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 9, 9:00am to<br />
11:30pm. Held at Floyd Casey Stadium. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more<br />
information, contact Tommy Smith at 254-230-4824 or tsmith@sotx.org or visit the Special<br />
Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – S<strong>of</strong>tball Training, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 16, 9:00am to 1:00pm. Held at<br />
the Special Olympics Area Office, 6801 Sanger, Suite 101. Sponsored by Special Olympics<br />
Texas. For more information, contact Tommy Smith at 254-230-4824 or tsmith@sotx.org or<br />
visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Bocce, Golf, Triathlon and Flag Football Training, Saturday, July<br />
28, 9:00am to 2:00pm. Held at the Ministry Activity Center, First Baptist Church, 101 Ritchie<br />
Road. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Tommy Smith at<br />
254-230-4824 or tsmith@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Principles <strong>of</strong> Coaching Training, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 18, 9:00am to<br />
2:00pm. Held at the Special Olympics Area Office, 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite101.<br />
Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more information, contact Tommy Smith at 254-<br />
230-4824 or tsmith@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Aquatics Competition, Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 25, Time TBD. Held at the<br />
Waco Family Y, 6800 Harvey. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more information,<br />
contact Tommy Smith at 254-230-4824 or tsmith@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics<br />
Texas website.<br />
Wichita Falls:<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Aquatics Coaches Training, Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 2, 10:00am to<br />
12:00pm. Held at the Downtown YMCA, 1010 Ninth Street. Sponsored by Special Olympics<br />
Texas. For more information, contact Mike Strickland at 940-692-2986 or<br />
mstrickland@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Area Aquatics Competition, Saturday, July 28, 9:00am to 4:00pm.<br />
Held at the Bill Bartley Branch YMCA, 5001 Bartley Drive. Sponsored by Special Olympics<br />
Texas. For more information, contact Mike Strickland at 940-692-2986 or<br />
mstrickland@sotx.org or visit the Special Olympics Texas website.<br />
Special Olympics Texas – Area Cycling Competition, Sunday, <strong>August</strong> 26, Time TBD. Held at<br />
the MPEC Center, 1000 5 th Street. Sponsored by Special Olympics Texas. For more<br />
information, contact Mike Strickland at 940-692-2986 or mstrickland@sotx.org or visit the<br />
Special Olympics Texas website.
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