SYMPOSIUM: Leveling the Playing Field: Closing Gaps. Creating Opportunities.
✨ Planning for the future starts today. Join us for an empowering symposium designed to equip families and professionals with practical tools, trusted resources, and real-world strategies to support individuals with disabilities in building successful, meaningful futures.
From navigating ARD/IEP meetings and understanding IDEA rights to planning for financial security, employment, independence, and life after age 18, this event will bring together experts and community partners ready to help you take the next step with confidence. Whether you are a parent, educator, professional, or self-advocate, this symposium is packed with valuable information, encouragement, and connections you can immediately put into action. 💙
Stipends are available for Texas parents! Register to attend and click on the Stipend Registration link to learn more.
Date: TBA | Check-in Time Starts at 8:30am |9:00am-2:00pm
Location: TBA
Registration link: COMING SOON
Stipend application: https://tinyurl.com/PACTStipends
Questions? Contact Mehleneese Black | pactregion7-8@prntexas.org
Planned Topics of Learning:
💰 Financial Empowerment Track
- Special Needs Trusts
- ABLE Accounts
- Budgeting for long-term care
- Protecting benefits while building wealth
⚖️ Legal & Future Planning Track
- Guardianship vs Supported Decision-Making
- Transition planning at age 18
- Estate planning for parents
💼 Employment & Independence Track
- Job readiness programs
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Entrepreneurship opportunities
- Workplace accommodations
🏫 Advocacy & Education Track
- Navigating ARD/IEP meetings
- Understanding rights under IDEA
- Using the Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District standard to push for better outcomes