MAKING CONNECTIONS NORTH TARRANT
Saturday, February 22, 2025
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
The IDD Council’s Making Connections Disability Resource Fairs bring together the disability resources in our community to one, easily accessed location for families and caregivers to collect information and learn about benefits and services each provide. Making Connections Disability Resource Fairs are held throughout the year in various Tarrant County locations.
Attend Breakout Sessions and Visit with organizations providing services for:
Medicaid Waivers, Social Security, Guardianship/Supported Decision-Making, Behavioral Health, Transition & Employment Services, College Programs, Assistive & Adaptive Technology, Special Needs Trusts / Wills, Assisted Living / Housing, Financial Planning, Recreation & Leisure, Therapy & Camp Providers, Respite/Day Habilitation, and more
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(promocional en
English en Español)
MAKING CONNECTIONS NORTH TARRANT SPONSORS:
Grayson Executive Learning
www.graysonexecutivelearning.com
9 A.M.
Exhibitor Hall Opens
Visit with a variety of Exhibitors providing services and resources for people with disabilities and their families.
9:15 A.M - 1 PM
Breakout Sessions
9:15 - 10 AM - Guardianship: Rush to the Courthouse or Last Result?
10:15 - 11 AM - Financial Planning for Special Needs - Panel
11:15 - Noon - College Options and Info -Panel
12:15 - 1 PM - Summer Camps Galore – Panel
1:00 P.M.
Exhibitor Hall Closes
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Subject to change):
Session Descriptions:
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Guardianship and Alternatives: What is Best for My Child?
An overview of the laws applicable to guardianship in Texas, the evidence and standard of proof needed to obtain a guardianship and the many alternatives to guardianship. By Associate Judge Patricia Burns, Tarrant County Probate 2 Court
Financial Planning for Special Needs - Panel
Details coming soon
College Options and Info - Panel
Details coming soon
Bring the Fun! Summer Camps Galore - Panel
Summer is quickly approaching, learn about some of the summer programs designed for individuals with IDD that are available in our area.