PDF: Making Connections: Disability Resources for All Ages Flyer

Exhibitors include:

• Assistive & Adaptive Technology
• Community Partners
• Day Habilitation/Respite Care
• Financial Resources
• Guardianship / Supported Decision-Making
• Health & Wellness
• Housing
• Medicaid Waivers & SSI
• Recreation and Leisure
• Therapy / Camp Providers
• Transition Services
• Special Needs Trusts / Wills

Breakout Sessions:

10:30 a.m. — 11:15 a.m.
Guardianship: Rush to the Courthouse or Last Resort? An overview of the laws applicable to guardianships in Texas, the evidence and standard of proof needed to obtain a guardianship and the many alternatives to guardianship.

Social Security Disability and SSI: The Application and Determination process
Understanding the SSI and SSDI process can be confusing. Learn the basics of the Social Security Disability application and determination process and the roles of the different components involved.

11:45 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
If I’d Known Then What I Know Now, Panel Discussion
Parents share their experiences about resources, agencies and support systems in our community.

Guardianship: Rush to the Courthouse or Last Resort? 
An overview of the laws applicable to guardianships in Texas, the evidence and standard of proof needed to obtain a guardianship and the many alternatives to guardianship.

Interpretor/Accomodations
People who require an ASL interpreter or other accommodations should email makingconnectionsfair@gmail.com. Requests for accommodations should be made five business days prior to the fair.

FOR QUESTIONS: Rita@IDDCouncil.org, Stefanie.hartman@crowley.k12.tx.us, or MStevens@eisd.org.