FEAT-NT, Families for Effective Autism Treatment - North Texas

10/18/2025

JOIN US TODAY!!!!
Saturday, October 18th
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

1201 E Louisiana St
McKinney, Texas 75069

We are so happy to support Behavior Network and the McKinney Parks & Recreation Center of hosting the Sensory Friendly Spooktacular!!! 👻🎃🐈‍⬛

10/18/2025

JOIN US TODAY!!!!
Saturday, October 18th
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

1201 E Louisiana St
McKinney, Texas 75069

We are so happy to support Behavior Network and the McKinney Parks & Recreation Center of hosting the Sensory Friendly Spooktacular!!! 👻🎃🐈‍⬛

10/18/2025

📢📢📢 ANNOUNCEMENT📢📢📢

The full line up of the Saturday, November 8th A Look Ahead Conference is HERE!

⭐ Another Cliff! Medical Transition - A Two Part Series
Laura Buckner, M.Ed., Texas Center for Disability Studies - The University of Texas Austin

⭐ Guardianship & Alternatives: Respecting Rights & Supporting Choices
Jeff Miller, Disability Rights Texas

⭐Meaningful Activities = Quality Life: How Involvement in Recreation, Summer Camps, & Extracurricular Activities Can Lead to Better Adult Outcomes
Julia Chalker, The Arc of DFW Area, & A Summer Camp Panel Discussion

⭐Peace of Mind: Plan Today to Protect Your Child Tomorrow
Ivy Goldstein, Advocate & M.O.M., & Elizabeth Tucker, EveryChild Texas

⭐Preparing High School Students with Disabilities for College
Angela Barbour, PhD, Zarrow Institute & SPARK360

⭐Restoration of Rights for Adults Under Guardianship
Jeff Miller, Disability Rights Texas

⭐Tips, Tricks, & Tools for Teaching Self-Determination
Christy Jolliff, M.Ed., Zarrow Institute - TRAIN Scholar & Peighton Pratt, PhD, ECLIPSE Idaho

⭐Under the Dome: A Wrap Up of Disability Issues & the 89th Texas Legislative Session
Michael Clarke, The Arc of Texas

⭐ What Might Your Child’s Behavior Be Telling You?
Laura Buckner, M.Ed., Texas Center for Disability Studies - The University of Texas Austin

⭐Voting, Elections, & Getting Involved: A Conversation about Voting & Disability Rights
Jeff Miller, Disability Rights Texas

⭐Zarrow Institute on Transition & Self-Determination: Assessments, Curriculum,
Bell Ringers, & More
Christy Jolliff, M.Ed., Zarrow Institute - TRAIN Scholar & Peighton Pratt, PhD, ECLIPSE Idaho

A Look Ahead Conference
Saturday, November 8, 2025
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
FUMC-Arlington
313 North Center Street
Arlington, Texas 76011

🟢 CONFERENCE FEE: $20 - a light breakfast & lunch included
🟢 REGISTRATION: https://www.alookaheadseries.com
🟢 Limited stipends available for individuals with disabilities and family members. Please complete the form at https://bit.ly/ALAStipendRequest to request a stipend.
🟢SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR SPACE available. Please contact
michelle@thearcofdfw.org for additional information.
🟢 QUESTIONS? Email us at: alookahead@thearcofdfw.org

📢Texas Educator CEUs will be provided through FEAT-North Texas

📢📢📢 ANNOUCNMENT📢📢📢

The full line up of the Saturday, November 8th A Look Ahead Conference is HERE!

⭐ Another Cliff! Medical Transition - A Two Part Series
Laura Buckner, M.Ed., Texas Center for Disability Studies - The University of Texas Austin

⭐ Guardianship & Alternatives: Respecting Rights & Supporting Choices
Jeff Miller, Disability Rights Texas

⭐Meaningful Activities = Quality Life: How Involvement in Recreation, Summer Camps, & Extracurricular Activities Can Lead to Better Adult Outcomes
Julia Chalker, The Arc of DFW Area, & A Summer Camp Panel Discussion

⭐Peace of Mind: Plan Today to Protect Your Child Tomorrow
Ivy Goldstein, Advocate & M.O.M., & Elizabeth Tucker, EveryChild Texas

⭐Preparing High School Students with Disabilities for College
Angela Barbour, PhD, Zarrow Institute & SPARK360

⭐Restoration of Rights for Adults Under Guardianship
Jeff Miller, Disability Rights Texas

⭐Tips, Tricks, & Tools for Teaching Self-Determination
Christy Jolliff, M.Ed., Zarrow Institute - TRAIN Scholar & Peighton Pratt, PhD, ECLIPSE Idaho

⭐Under the Dome: A Wrap Up of Disability Issues & the 89th Texas Legislative Session
Michael Clarke, The Arc of Texas

⭐ What Might Your Child’s Behavior Be Telling You?
Laura Buckner, M.Ed., Texas Center for Disability Studies - The University of Texas Austin

⭐Voting, Elections, & Getting Involved: A Conversation about Voting & Disability Rights
Jeff Miller, Disability Rights Texas

⭐Zarrow Institute on Transition & Self-Determination: Assessments, Curriculum,
Bell Ringers, & More
Christy Jolliff, M.Ed., Zarrow Institute - TRAIN Scholar & Peighton Pratt, PhD, ECLIPSE Idaho

A Look Ahead Conference
Saturday, November 8, 2025
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
FUMC-Arlington
313 North Center Street
Arlington, Texas 76011

🟢 CONFERENCE FEE: $20 - a light breakfast & lunch included
🟢 REGISTRATION: https://www.alookaheadseries.com
🟢 Limited stipends available for individuals with disabilities and family members. Please complete the form at https://bit.ly/ALAStipendRequest to request a stipend.
🟢SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR SPACE available. Please contact
michelle@thearcofdfw.org for additional information.
🟢 QUESTIONS? Email us at: alookahead@thearcofdfw.org

📢Due to TEA changes, CEUs are not currently being offered.

10/15/2025

Come out for a Sensory-Friendly Spooktacular Event!

Sponsored by:
McKinney Parks &Recreations
Behavior Network
FEAT-NT

Saturday October 18th
12:00 - 4:00 pm

10/13/2025

Come out for a Fall Festival for ALL Abilities!

Allergen FREE Snacks 🍪

Face Painting 🎃

Jump Houses 🦇

09/19/2025

EVERY DONATION COUNTS!

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/families-for-effective-autism-treatment-north-texas-feat-nt

DONATIONS Support:

Ongoing monthly Tween/Teen and Adult Social Support Groups

Quarterly Presentations through “A Look Ahead Conference Series” that brings together expert speakers for training focused on improving the lives of individuals with disabilities, the people who support them, and the community at large

Easter and Christmas Family Fun Days where children and adults of ALL ages can participate in seasonal celebrations in a safe and welcoming environment

FEAT-NT Center and monthly support group meeting location building repairs which include parking lot maintenance, and new facility painting

For over 25 Years FEAT-NT has provided direct support, and social gatherings for individuals on the spectrum, and training for Parents, BCBA’s, Teachers, Therapist, Social Works and Medical Professionals.

08/07/2025

The A Look Ahead conference is this Saturday (August 9th), and this will be an important one.

Alan Bergman, a recognized change agent, has worked in the disability field for decades. He will review how reductions in the Medicaid budget could affect Texans with disabilities who need Medicaid.

This is a hybrid event. There are virtual and in-person options, but this will not be recorded.

Register at: https://thearcofdfw.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/thearcofdfw/eventList.jsp

Limited stipends are available for persons with disabilities and family members. Please complete the form at https://bit.ly/ALAStpendRequest to request a stipend.

05/21/2025

Advocate for your loved one by sending a message to your state representative. You may add a personal message to the existing message, add your address and the form will address your state representatives. Express the needs and concerns you have.

Texas Friends! The legislative session ends soon. Please take a moment to take quick action to help people with profound autism. You can do so right here: https://ow.ly/VN7K50VVRur

05/09/2025

Tomorrow! Don't Miss!

A Look Ahead planners are busy prepping for Saturday. Have you already registered?? If not, early registration closes Friday, May 9th for Saturday’s A Look Ahead Conference, and WE hope to see YOU there!!

Check out the topics:

💜 Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act Film Screening & Discussion

💜 CPS Was Called: Now What?- Krista McIntire, CPS Consultant

💜 Disability Services in Higher Education - Brandie Wiley, Director, Office of Disability Access, UNT Health Science Center

💜 Future Planning: SNT’s, MPT & ABLE Accounts - Haley Greer & Ashley Melero - The Arc of Texas Master Pooled Trust

💜 It Adds Up: Work, Social Security Benefits & Medicaid - Norine Jaloway-Gill, Imagine Enterprises

💜 Living Self-Determined: A Life-Long Journey - Ricky Broussard, Imagine Enterprises

💜 Navigating a Successful Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood: Who’s Involved, What’s Included & Why - Julia Chalker, Transition Consultant

💜 Special Education Testing: Who, What, Where, When, Why & How - Monica Santiago, 3 in 1 Advocacy

💜 Tech Talk with BridgingApps: Apps, Transition to Adulthood & More - Amy Fuchs, BridgingApps, Easter Seals Greater Houston

See a session you don’t want to miss? Register today!

A Look Ahead Conference
Saturday, May 10, 2025
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

FUMC-Arlington
313 North Center Street
Arlington, Texas 76011

🟢 CONFERENCE FEE: $20 - a light breakfast, lunch and Texas Social Work & Educator CEU’s (if needed) are included with your registration.
🟢 REGISTRATION LINK IN BIO - Registration will close when capacity is reached. www.thearcofdfw.org/events *Limited stipends available for individuals with disabilities and family members. Please complete the form at https://bit.ly/ALAStipendRequest to request a stipend.

🟢SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR SPACE available. Please contact
michelle@thearcofdfw.org for additional information.

🟢 QUESTIONS❓ Email us at: alookahead@thearcofdfw.org

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05/03/2025

ALERT for ABA Coverage

ACTION ALERT: Support HB 813!

A hearing is scheduled for Wed, 05.07.25 with the Texas House Insurance Committee, and we need YOUR voice!

This bill updates the Autism Insurance Mandate by:
• Removing outdated limits like age of diagnosis and annual dollar caps
• Containing an inclusive definition of autism

This bill helps ensure access to medically necessary care for all Texans with autism, no matter their age at diagnosis.

You can help by urging House Insurance Committee members to support HB 813 by:
• Providing oral testimony in Austin on Wed, 05.07.25, at 8:00 am cst
• Using our Voter Voice campaign template letter to provide written comments to committee members
https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/CASP/Campaigns/126052/Respond

04/25/2025

⭐️ UPDATE ⭐️ UPDATE ⭐️

Announcing the full lineup of breakout session topics and presenters for the May 10th A Look Ahead Conference. See below or refer to the image for information. See a session/s you don't want to miss? Register today! May 10th will be here before you know it.

- Change Not Charity, The Americans with Disabilities Act
Film Screening and Discussion

- CPS Was Called: Now What?
Krista McIntire, CPS Consultant

- Disability Services in Higher Education
Brandie Wiley, Director, Office of Disability Access, UNT Health Science Center

- Future Planning: SNT’s, MPT & ABLE Accounts
Haley Greer & Ashley Melero - The Arc of Texas Master Pooled Trust

- It Adds Up: Work, Social Security Benefits & Medicaid
Norine Jaloway-Gill, Imagine Enterprises

- Living Self-Determined: A Life-Long Journey
Ricky Broussard, Imagine Enterprises

- Navigating a Successful Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood: Who’s Involved, What’s Included & Why
Julia Chalker, M.S.Ed, Transition Coordinator

- Special Education Testing: Who, What, Where, When, Why & How
Monica Santiago, 3 in 1 Advocacy

- Tech Talk with BridgingApps: Apps, Transition to Adulthood & More
Amy Fuchs, BridgingApps, Easter Seals Greater Houston

A Look Ahead Conference
Saturday, May 10, 2025
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
FUMC-Arlington
313 North Center Street
Arlington, Texas 76011

🟢 CONFERENCE FEE: $20 - a light breakfast, lunch and Texas Social Work and Educator CEU’s (provided by The Arc of DFW Area) are included with your registration.

🟢 REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/MAY25ALA - Registration will close when capacity is reached. * Limited stipends available for individuals with disabilities and family members. Please complete the form at https://bit.ly/ALAStipendRequest to request a stipend.

🟢 SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR SPACE available. Please contact
michelle@thearcofdfw.org for additional information.

🟢 QUESTIONS? Email us at: alookahead@thearcofdfw.org

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