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Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and Planning for the Future
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and it's a perfect time to explore resources that empower our students. We are pleased to share the Texas Transition and Employment Guide, a comprehensive tool designed to help families navigate the journey after high school. We've included a summary of the guide's valuable topics and resources to help you get started.
Don't Miss Our GCISD Family Focus Night!
Tuesday, October 14th 5:30-6:30
Please mark your calendars for an important evening focused on providing you with essential information and support. We are thrilled to host two expert presenters who will share their knowledge and answer your questions.
Event Highlights:
Session 1: Navigating Medicaid Waivers A representative from My Health My Resources of Tarrant County will explain the process for Medicaid Waiver Interest Lists and the various services they offer.
Session 2: Applying for College Accommodations This session will provide a step-by-step guide to applying for accommodations at Tarrant County College's Northeast Campus, ensuring a smooth transition for your student.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Navigating the world after high school can be a challenge for students with disabilities and their families. To help make things a little easier, we've put together a quick guide based on the Texas Transition & Employment Guide. This guide is often overlooked, but it is a tremendous resource to help you and your student plan for a successful future!
Getting Ready for Life After High School
Getting Ready for Life After High School
Planning for your student's future starts early and is a team effort. The guide explains how to use your student’s Individualized Education Program to set goals for what they want to do after high school. This includes thinking about careers, further education, and independent living.
Key Areas to Plan For
The guide breaks down planning into easy-to-understand sections:
Your Rights: Did you know that when your student turns 18, their legal rights transfer to them? The guide has information on what this means and how to prepare, including a useful option called the Supported Decision-Making Agreement, which can be an alternative to guardianship.
Careers & College: Whether your student is thinking about a job, a trade school, or college, this section helps you plan for it. It includes tips on which classes to take and what questions to ask at schools or job training programs.
Life Skills: This part covers important topics like:
Community: Finding support for living on their own and getting involved in their community.
Transportation: Figuring out how to get around, from public transit to driver training programs like the Texas Driving with Disability initiative.
Finances: Information on managing money and finding financial help, like Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Health: Tips for managing health as an adult and talking to doctors. Medicaid Waivers List
Finding Help: The guide provides a list of agencies and contacts to help you connect with the right resources. You can also talk to me. I am the Transition and Employment Services Designee (TED) for GCISD. I am here to help you find the information you need and assist you with planning for the future. My contact information is at the bottom of this page.
texas-transition-and-employment-guide English.pdftexas-transition-and-employment-guide-spanish.pdf508_ODEP_NDEAM_08112025.pdfSave The Date
October Focus Night 25.pdfFocus Night-October 14th
Focus Night-October 14th
We’d love for you to join us on this evening for an informative session designed to support you and your student. We’ll be sharing important information about:
MHMR Services
Medicaid Waivers
Student Accessibility Resources at TCC
This is a great opportunity to learn about resources that can make a real difference for your family. We hope to see you there!
Child care will be provided. Please scan the QR Code or click here to register and sign up for child care.
Resource Fair OCT. english.pdfMaking Connections Central Tarrant Disability Resource Fair
Resource Fair OCT. spanish.pdfFeria de recursos para personas con discapacidad de Making Connections Central Tarrant
Feria de recursos para personas con discapacidad de Making Connections Central Tarrant
Helpful Links - Find Information on Medicaid Waivers, MHMR, Vocational Rehabilitation and much more...
Where Do I Start?
Future Planning Checklist Listado de Planificación para el Futuro para Padres
Important Dates
Important Dates
10/10/25 Instructional Planning/No School
10/13/25 District Closed/No School
10/14/25 Fall Focus Night at the Professional Development and Education Center
11/03/25 Prof. Development/No School
Webinars, Trainings AND Community Resources
Webinars, Trainings AND Community Resources
October 2025 Trainings Calendar .pdfOctober Webinar/Training Calendar
October Webinar/Training Calendar
C2C FREE Parent Coaching
Caregivers of children up to age 22 with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Anywhere in Texas
Individualized based on your child’s needs
Improve your child’s communication skills
Coaching available in English & Spanish
LIMITED availability
251011_DFW_FamilyMeetUp_SA English.pdf251011_DFW_FamilyMeetUp_SA Spanish.pdf
Additional Resources and Information
Additional Resources and Information
Pre-Employment Transition Services Catalog.pdf
Next_Steps_to_Independence-Skills_and_StrategiesFINAL.pdfNext STeps To Independence:
Next STeps To Independence:
This checklist helps educators, families, and students track progress on key skills for future success.
This checklist helps educators, families, and students track progress on key skills for future success.
For information purposes only. GCISD does not sponsor or endorse these resources, organizations, or programs.
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