Texas Parent to Parent

08/31/2026

Gotta be a little excited to see some tropical development might bring more rain to the state! Hope everyone got a little last week? As we wait a little longer for pumpkin spice latte weather, we hope you will join us for our Parent Groups this week as we usher in September!

Monday, August 31st at Noon, please join Dora Saavedra and Alejandra Arriagunaga for the Spanish Support group. Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-qqrz8uHd3IUO9YiP7_3k2B7jGqdxO0 #/registration

🌷Greetings Advocates! See you soon for the Advocacy Evening!
On Monday 8/31, our speaker at 7:30pm will be Carey Handley!
Two years ago, Carey and her family were quite busy in the Texas Capitol. Their bill to make sure that all families learn about the waiver waiting lists passed! And their daughter Caytlin was a great help. Come hear her terrific story and what she's working on next!
Please register for the meeting here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrcuGsqT8iHdyQLFDRoXKZ2JwaURu7R-In

And finally on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd from 11am-1pm, our English Parent Group with Patty, Greta, Ale & Dora returns on zoom after a wildly informative visit with Shemika Allen last week. Come and join in to get support, resources and information! Register Here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvc-ytqzMvGdeVS9Pdy0DbXWkuW58cUyik

08/30/2026

Do you receive our free email newsletter from Texas Parent to Parent? Did you know we have weekly support groups, 1-1 support, webinars and trainings year-round? We have area Facebook groups and google groups where parents ask each other questions, get resources and support?

We welcome you to Join Our Family!! It's all free. We are parents, parent-professionals and volunteers, who are have come together to help each other on this journey with our growing children!!

https://www.txp2p.org/services/join-our-family

08/25/2026

Sadly our wonderful presenters from Disability Rights Texas are not able to attend our Wednesday Special Education presentation from 12-1pm. But a big Thank You to Shemica Allen for being willing to come instead

Fall 2026 Special Education Q & A:
We welcome Shemica Allen, from Personalized Learning Solutions, an educational consulting firm specializing in providing special education advocacy & consultation services to parents. Shemica was kind to step in when the great folks from Disability Rights Texas had some technology issues and could not present. We have sent Shemica questions from parents! This session will be recorded.

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5pJYqnfvS-ietHJN4DaMFQ

08/24/2026

Cool things are happening this week....We will not have our normal Parent support group in English this Wednesday but instead with host speakers from Disability Rights Texas. See below for all the opportunities this week!

Our regularly scheduled Parent Support group in Spanish with Dora & Alejandra will be Monday, 8/24 from Noon-2pm:
To join the call IN SPANISH only Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-qqrz8uHd3IUO9YiP7_3k2B7jGqdxO0 #/registration

Also on Monday 8/24 from 6pm-7pm.
Jeff Miller from Disability Rights Texas will discuss Section 504, Olmstead, and Community Supports! Sponsored by A Look Ahead and The Arc of DFW. Repeated on Saturday 8/29
Register here: https://thearcofdfw.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F55026%2Fstorefront

Monday 8/24, 7:30 pm:
Our TxP2P Advocacy Zoom, register here.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrcuGsqT8iHdyQLFDRoXKZ2JwaURu7R-In

Wednesday 8/26 noon to 1pm:
Steven Aleman and Maia Volk from Disability Rights Texas will be hosted by TxP2P to discuss Special Education Policy Updates.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5pJYqnfvS-ietHJN4DaMFQ

Saturday 8/29, 10am to 11am:
Jeff Miller from Disability Rights Texas will discuss Section 504, Olmstead, and Community Supports! Sponsored by A Look Ahead and The Arc of DFW. Register here: https://thearcofdfw.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F55026%2Fstorefront

08/19/2026

TxP2P is glad to share about an upcoming opportunity!

Join in for the "A Look Ahead Encore Presentations: The Power of Section 504 and what could be lost - Community-Based Services and Long-Term Supports, Medicaid Waivers, Accessibility and More!"

Presenter: Jeff Miller, Disability Rights Texas

Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 11 am - 12 pm
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 6 pm - 7 pm
Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 10 am - 11 am

Session Description:

Jeff Miller will highlight how Section 504 has shaped everyday access and community living for disabled people, including accommodations in schools, protections against exclusion, and stronger standards in health care and accessibility. It will also examine the current legal and policy threats, including challenges described by disability advocates in Texas vs. Kennedy, a case they say could weaken Section 504 protections and related disability rights.

Jeff Miller - Jeff has held various policy related positions at Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) starting in 2006, including work in the areas of health care access, community integration, and special education. He is currently a Sr. Policy Specialist. In addition to extensive professional experience, Jeff is able to share his personal experiences as a father of a son with disabilities. Jeff received his law degree from the University of Louisville School of Law and holds a B.A. in Speech Communication from the University of Houston.

There is no cost to participate but registration is required.
You can reserve your spot for any of the three meetings here. https://thearcofdfw.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F55026%2Fstorefront
You will receive an email with the Zoom link after registering. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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08/17/2026

Today is National Non-Profit Day! Consider supporting Texas Parent to Parent and our mission to provide support, information, and education for families of children and adults with disabilities, chronic and mental health conditions and other health care needs.

https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/texas-parent-to-TAPVI - Texas Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairment

08/17/2026

The Swelter Factor is growing across Texas. Let's all keep hoping for a break in the temps and for some rain! We will all be hiding in the A/C this week for sure. Consider popping in for a parent support zoom! We will see you there!

Monday August 17thth:
Noon is our Spanish Parent Support Group! To join the call IN SPANISH only with Dora and Alejandra. Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-qqrz8uHd3IUO9YiP7_3k2B7jGqdxO0 #/registration

🌷Greetings Advocates,
Come join in as tonight 8/17 with Linda & Amy Litzinger as we meet at 7:30pm to discuss advocacy and advocating for our families!
Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrcuGsqT8iHdyQLFDRoXKZ2JwaURu7R-In

And on Wednesday, August 19th is our English Parent Support Group from 11am-1pm. Patty, Greta, Dora and Alejandra are always glad to chat! Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvc-ytqzMvGdeVS9Pdy0DbXWkuW58cUyik

08/10/2026

Amidst the crushing heat of summer and the longing for rain, we parents are slogging along, preparing for school or post school life with our families. Would love to see you all and chat about resources, ideas or just give each other a good pat on the back, "doing a great job" pick me up!! See you on Zoom!

Monday August 10th:
Noon is our Spanish Parent Support Group! To join the call IN SPANISH only with Dora and Alejandra. Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-qqrz8uHd3IUO9YiP7_3k2B7jGqdxO0 #/registration

🌷Greetings Advocates,
Come join in as tonight 8/10 with Linda & Amy Litzinger as we meet at 7:30pm to discuss advocacy and advocating for our families!
Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrcuGsqT8iHdyQLFDRoXKZ2JwaURu7R-In

And finally on Wednesday, August 12th is our English Parent Support Group from 11am-1pm. Patty, Greta, Dora and Alejandra are always glad to chat! Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvc-ytqzMvGdeVS9Pdy0DbXWkuW58cUyik

08/10/2026

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