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Posted by Kim Dixon on December 8, 2010 in Arc of Texas with No Comments


The Arc of Greater Houston Annual Meeting

 

Will Texas Get Rid of Medicaid?

What will happen to your services after this legislative session?

Mr. Ken Collins, Deputy Director

MR Service Division, MHMRA of Harris County, will present information about the  upcoming threats to  you and your family  and what you can do about it.

 

Date: Tuesday, January 18th

Time: 7:00 p.m.

MHMRA Conference Center, 7033 Southwest Freeway, Houston 77074

All are welcome – Questions: 713-957-1600

Arc of Texas

Posted by Kim Dixon on October 21, 2010 in Arc of Texas with No Comments


CHANGE THE LIFE OF A PERSON WITH A DISABILITYDONATE YOUR USED VEHICLE TO
THE ARC OF TEXAS!
We accept both running and non-running vehicles (cars, boats RVs).

When you donate your vehicle to The Arc of Texas, you are helping to create meaningful opportunities for Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

 

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FOR INFORMATION OR TO DONATE YOUR VEHICLE:
1 (877) 272-1236
DONATE YOUR VEHICLE ONLINE AT: www.thearcoftexas.org 

Friends
Donations are tax deductible!

 
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Creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and make the choices that affect their lives.

 

Arc of Texas

Posted by Kim Dixon on September 14, 2010 in Arc of Texas with No Comments


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The Arc of San Antonio

Morgan’s Wonderland Event Center

Morgan's Wonderland Event Center

On October 13th, The Arc of San Antonio will host the 29th Annual Achiever of the Year Awards Banquet at the Morgan’s Wonderland Event Center.  Achiever Awards are given to children or adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who have reached a major goal such as learning a new task, getting a job in the community, or improving their social skills.  Achievers are nominated by local nonprofits and group homes that serve people with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Bexar County.  To learn more about the 2010 Achiever of the Year Award winners and their nominating organizations, visit http://www.arc-sa.org/achievers.htm.

*If you would like for us to feature your local chapter of The Arc, please email your article to lrivers@thearcoftexas.org.*

Arc of Greater Houston

Posted by Kim Dixon on September 4, 2010 in Arc of Texas with No Comments


The Arc of Greater Houston

Special Education 101 Dates

September – May  2011
 

Dates for Special Education 101 (repeated course):

September 8, 2010

October 13, 2010

November 10, 2010

December 8, 2010

January 12, 2011

February 9, 2011

March 8, 2011

April 12, 2011

May 11, 2011

Time: 11:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Location: 3737 Dacoma St .

Suite E (77092)

RSVP required 24 hours before a training –
please provide a contact phone #

 
Special Education 101 is an overview of federal and state law governing public school, special education procedures. Child and parent rights are discussed along with referral processes and practical tips for securing an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.


The cost for the training is $25.00*

and participants receive:

*PowerPoint Training Handouts

*The Resource Guide for Children with Special Needs

*It’s A New Idea (a 60 page Special Education Manual)


Individuals may qualify for a 50% scholarship with appropriate proof of hardship

RSVP to ksnead@thearcofgreaterhouston.com (Don’t forget to provide a contact phone #)
The Arc of Greater Houston strives to enrich the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for them to reach their maximum potential.

 

 

 

The Arc of Greater Houston
Free Education Trainings

September – December 2010

 

These trainings are held MHMRA’s Conference Center
(behind the main building – Conference Room B)

7033 Southwest Freeway (77074)
September 20, 2010

How to Write Beneficial IEP Goals for Students

with Special Needs (11:00 – 1:00)

RSVP by September 17th required – provide a contact phone #

 
October 19, 2010

 

Autism and Special Education: Understanding Options and Creating Services that Foster Success (11:00 – 2:00)
(Parent focused training but all are welcome)

RSVP by October 17th required – provide a contact phone #  
November 16, 2010

 

Assessing Behavior and Creating Behavior Intervention Plans in School Settings
(11:00 – 1:00)

RSVP by November 15th  required – provide a contact phone #  
December 9, 2010

 

Interpreting School Evaluations: The Basics of Tests and Measurement (11:00 – 1:00)

RSVP by December 7th required – provide a contact phone #  
RSVP to ksnead@thearcofgreaterhouston.com
(Don’t forget to provide a contact phone #)
The Arc of Greater Houston strives to enrich the lives
of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for them to reach their maximum potential.

 

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