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Spring brings new growth and exciting opportunities. This newsletter highlights resources to help our community stay safe during the unpredictable spring weather, as well as a chance to look towards summer activities. The Mid-Cities Resource Map has a section dedicated to summer camps. Also you can find more Summer Camp info on the link above. Go to the other information section at the top of the page to find Summer resources. On April 22nd, TAP students and families are invited to discover the STEPS program at Tarrant County College, an invaluable resource for student development. I hope you find this information beneficial.
Don Gilley, GCISD Transition Specialist
In This Edition
In This Edition
Reminder
Reminder
You can view any previous newsletters by clicking the "Newsletters" link in the top, right corner and choosing the month you would like.
Let me know if there are things you would like to hear more about or think would be good to share by sending me an email at don.gilley@gcisd.net
Community Safety Resources
Community Safety Resources
STEAR-One Page Flyer English 12-17-24.pdfSTEAR-One Page Flyer Spanish 12-17-24.pdfEmergency Preparedness-Activity-Book-Single-Pages.pdfKnow What 2 Do
Know What 2 Do
Want to help your family be ready for anything? Know What 2 Do provides practical emergency preparedness tools for all kinds of situations. Check out the kids' activity book on the left – it's a great way to start! Find more resources and information on their website here.
The Health Alert Network (HAN) is Tarrant County’s official health and safety notification system. If you live, work, or go to school in Tarrant County, HAN ensures you have accurate, actionable information when local disasters or emergencies occur. And with HAN, you can select the categories of alerts you wish to receive and how you wish to get them (text, email or phone call).
Get official alerts for:
• Disaster exercises and drills
• Disease and illness outbreaks
• Extended power outages and infrastructure issues
• Hazmat incidents
• Immunization and vaccine notices
• Mass casualty and active shooter situations
• Mosquito spraying and abatement
• Public health information
• Water boil notices
Signing up for HAN takes only a few minutes and is totally free.
Personal Information Card
Personal Information Card
Obtaining a state ID card or Driver's License is an important part of transition to adulthood, however if you would like to have something quick to create to help your student identify themselves in the community feel free to use this template in Canva or this PDF sample.
Teaching your child with any communication challenges how to communicate with those in the community if they are lost or separated from their caregivers is an important safety task. Having an ID on their person can help with this.
Mid-Cities Resource Map
Mid-Cities Resource Map
Check out the map for links to Summer Camps, Community Resources and much more!
Understanding Disabilities
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires public schools to provide special education services to eligible students. To be eligible to receive special education services, the child must be identified in one of the 13 categories of disabilities and their school performance must be adversely affected. Click here to learn more about the eligibility requirements for each disability.
Advice for Transition - Video Series
Watch this 2-minute video to hear a graduate share her story of a successful transition to life beyond high school. Abigail narrates her journey and offers practical examples and valuable advice for students and ARD committees. After watching Abigail's video, check out the other stories in the collection.
Navigating Adulthood: Transportation Planning for Students with Disabilities
Join SPEDTEX for a free statewide webinar on April 23, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. (CT). Elizabeth Danner, State Transition Coordinator at the Texas Education Agency, will join us for an informative presentation that will explore various transportation options to consider and guide families through essential steps to take while their child is still in school. Discover strategies to help families navigate a path toward reliable and safe access to the community with as much independence as possible. Register here.
Save The Date
Save The Date
Great Opportunity to learn about Recreational Activities in the area
Great Opportunity to learn about Recreational Activities in the area
April 9th at 12:00 Register Here
TCC 2025 Visit.pdf.pdfRESCHEDULED
RESCHEDULED
April 22, 2025 @ 1:00pm
TAP students and parents will be visiting the TCC STEPS program at 1pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The visit was originally scheduled for April 8th.
Parents of any student who may benefit from this program in the future are welcome to join us. To learn more about the STEPS program at TCC Click Here.
Government Benefits 101 Webinar
Government Benefits 101 Webinar
Mix Roll Enjoy Food sensory Workshop for kids with Autism.pdfMix, Roll, Enjoy
Mix, Roll, Enjoy
A Fun, Food and Sensory Workshop for children with Autism. For more information and to enroll please click HERE
Financial Planning! Special Needs Trusts and able accounts
Financial Planning! Special Needs Trusts and able accounts
Addressing Selective Eating for Autistic Children
with Applied Behavior Analysis
Thursday April 17th
4:15-5:30
Is your autistic child a selective eater? If so, you’re not alone! During this webinar we’ll discuss how and why autistic children may become selective eaters. Additionally, we will offer suggestions for increasing your child’s food repertoire using ABA-based interventions. Register Here
Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
Other Dates
Other Dates
Helpful Resources
Helpful Resources
Accessible Chef - Accessible Chef is a collection of resources to teach basic cooking skills to individuals with disabilities. Includes great recipes, visual supports and other resources.
Creating Choices for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities for 25 Years!
Creating Choices for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities for 25 Years!
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues.
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues.
April Webinars from Consolidated Planning Group. Topics include financial planning, ABLE accounts, transition resources and Long Term Services and Supports (waivers) More Information Here
Able Accounts (Savings and tax free investment account) and Youth Transition Planning Kit
Able Accounts (Savings and tax free investment account) and Youth Transition Planning Kit
Ability Skateboarding and action Sports
Ability Skateboarding and action Sports
For information purposes only. GCISD does not sponsor or endorse these resources, organizations, or programs.
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