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MAKING CONNECTIONS NORTH TARRANT
Saturday, February
 22, 2025

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Professional Development and Education Center
5800 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, TX 76034

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 y  en Español)

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MAKING CONNECTIONS NORTH TARRANT SPONSORS:

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Behavioral Innovations
https://behavioral-innovations.com

Grayson Executive Learning
www.graysonexecutivelearning.com

Inspired Ability, LLC
www.inspiredability.com

Monkey Mouths, LLC
www.monkeymouths.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):

Breakout Sessions NT
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 Tarrant County Probate 2 Court

Financial Planning for Special Needs - Panel

College Options and Info - Panel

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. 

About our Presenters

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Presenter Bios

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