Making Connections Disability Resource Fair
Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Time: 9:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Bill R. Johnson CTE Center
Making Connections is a disability resource fair for all ages. Families have an opportunity to meet with organizations that provide services for people with disabilities.
The Keynote Panel Presentation: "Yesterday’s Vision, Today’s Reality" is a panel discussion with self-advocates and parents of adult children with disabilities. Discussions will center on how these families have navigated the reality of life after high school, and how today compares with what they envisioned when their children were still in school.
Breakout session one will discuss information to help parents and youth develop supportive bonds during the physical and emotional changes brought on by puberty, and techniques to promote sexuality health, safety, proper hygiene and preventative care. Breakout session two will discuss information about the HCS, TxHmL, and CLASS waiver lists. Participants will learn what they are, how to get on them, and why you do not wait to get on the list!
Visit organizations that offer services for people with disabilities:
• Medicaid waivers
• SSI
• College Programs
• Special Needs Trusts
• Wills
• Assisted Living and Adaptive Technology
• Day Habilitation/Respite Care
• Financial Planning
• Guardianship
• Supported Decision Making
• Recreation and Leisure
• Therapy and Camp Providers
• Transition and Employment Services
• Housing
