Disability 101 Events
Diability 101, a part of Psychology Works, is a 501(c)(3), Texas Non-Profit Corporation whose mission is to improve the lives of individuals with disabling medical conditions and their families, by providing skills and strategies for reducing the emotional, social and financial impact of their illness.
Second Saturdays™
Second SaturdaysTM is a monthly series of programs focusing on the emotional, social, legal and financial issues that impact individuals with disabling medical conditions and their families. Our programs are consistently available and open to everyone regardless of diagnosis.
Calendar 2010
DATE
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TOPIC
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SPEAKER
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LOCATION
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January 9
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WINTER BREAK
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February 13
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Long-term Disability: Legal Aspects of Private and Social Security Disability
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James Passamano, JD
Disability Law
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United Way
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March 13
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Creativity, Self-Expression & Health
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Angelina Rodrgiuez, LPC
Expressive Arts Therapist
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United Way
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April 10
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Special Education Law (Section 504): Accommodation for Kids with Disabilities
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Jacquie Brennan, JD
Southwest ADA Center
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United Way
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May 8
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Resources:
1. Work-related Challenges
2. Aging & Disability Resource Center
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Claudia Magallan, Texas Workforce Commission
Joe Bontke, EEOC
Janice Paul, ADRC
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United Way
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June 12
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Spirituality & Health
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TBA
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United Way
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July 10
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Healthy Attitudes: Mind Medicine
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Michael Klaybor, Ed.D.
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United Way
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August 14
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Care Giving: A Survivors Guide
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Mary Burnside, Ph.D.
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United Way
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September 11
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Living with Change: Strategies to Adapt and Thrive
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Rob Pennington, Ph.D.
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United Way
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October 9
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Resources:
1. Transportation
2. Physical activity
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Chuck French
Recreation Guruatma
Yoga Teacher
Metrolift
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United Way
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November 13
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Medications for Depression & Anxiety
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George Santos, MD
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United Way
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December 11
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Overcoming Loss & Mastering Change
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Roberta M. Diddel, Ph.D.
Health Psychologist
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United Way
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