Reflecting Back Looking Forward IDD Membership Meeting December 4, 2014.
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Transcript of Reflecting Back Looking Forward IDD Membership Meeting December 4, 2014.
Reflecting Back
• Membership Meetings– Attendance increased by average of 52%
• New Individual Members joined• Formed Communications Committee• Held quarterly CEU training opportunities
Reflecting Back• Services and programs offered by the Child Study Center• Healthcare Considerations for Individuals with IDD• Tarrant County Mental Health Diversion Court• Understanding Autism: Recognizing and responding to
persons with Autism• Physical activity intervention for Adults with IDD• Project Search – Providing real-life work experience to
benefit youth with IDD• Healthcare Needs for People with IDD joint ADRC meeting• Social media – Having your voice heard / Raising
awareness• Social Security Work Incentives• Planning for the Mental Health Workforce Shortage in
Texas• Assistive Technology Devices
Reflecting Back
20 near Hulen Mall in Fort Worth. December 2014 - Photo: Star Telegram
Matt Robison, Child Study Center,
fills in on the fly after Grace White
after she broke her arm.
Scott Evans and Luke Reynard volunteer to demonstrate Assistive Devices
Over 150 attended the Autism
Awareness training for First
Responders. April 2014
Celebrating Community: Shared Lives. Shared Gifts. Shared ServiceJanuary 30, 2015
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The Riley Center
1701 West Boyce Avenue, Fort Worth 76115• The symposium includes two nationally recognized keynote speakers, a panel of faith
representatives and clergy leaders who have lead the way in faith-based inclusion programs, and a panel of self-advocates and families who will share their personal stories of how their lives have been enriched by inclusion within their faith communities.
• All registered attendees will receive FREE resource books and giveaways.• FREE event. Register at www.IDDNeedsTC.org. Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided.
Spread the word#CelebratingCommunity
Exceptional Lives: Belonging, Believing and BecomingAn informal, interactive discussion with Dr. Rud Turnbull
January 29, 20156 p.m. to 8 p.m.
University Christian Church2720 S. University Drive, Fort Worth 76109
• Dr. Turnbull will share his experience as the father of a son with significant disabilities whose life was exceptional because of his connections within the faith and broader communities.
• FREE event. Register at www.IDDNeedsTC.org. Refreshments will be served.Spread the word
#CelebratingCommunity
Increase Awareness
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January Dates to Remember:• January 8
Next IDD Needs Council Membership Meeting (Due to January 1 Holiday)
• January 29 & 30 Celebrating Community: Shared Lives. Shared Gifts. Shared Service Symposium Events
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