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June, 2010
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President's Message
Maria Quintero, Ph.D., President, AAIDD Texas Chapter 
Our nation is on the threshold of fundamental change. Whether one favors or opposes healthcare reform, the bill recently passed by Congress and signed by President Obama changes the way in which healthcare is viewed and will be delivered in our country. Each of us is now a member of one or more interest groups that will be affected by this legislation; however, even as we examine how we will be impacted personally, we are charged with understanding how persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities will fare under the new legislation ... Read More 
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AAIDD Texas Chapter Convention Report
by Pat Craig, President-Elect, 2010 Convention Chair, AAIDD Texas Chapter
The 2010 AAIDD Texas Chapter Convention registration material has been mailed and is also available on our website.  Read all about it including descriptions of our 24 concurrent sessions.  Read More
 

Thank You Exhibitors & Sponsors of the 2010 AAIDD Texas Chapter Annual Convention!

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The Westin Galleria Plays Host for the 2010 Convention 

  The Galleria at Night

The Westin Galleria in Houston serves as host of the 35th Annual AAIDD Texas Chapter Convention.  Save money by making your hotel reservations no later than June 14, 2010.  To reserve your room, call 800/228-3000 (Be sure to mention The Westin Galleria, Houston, TX and AAIDD Texas Chapter Annual Convention).  You can also reserve online here. Rates are $115.00 single/double occupancy.  Reservations requested after the earlybird June 14 cut-off date will be subject to space and rate availability.
AAIDD Texas Chapter Convention Keynote Speaker

by Pat Craig, President-Elect, 2010 Convention Chair, AAIDD Texas Chapter 

Dr. WehmeyerThis year's convention features Dr. Michael L. Wehmeyer as the keynote speaker.  About to assume his post as President of the national AAIDD, Dr. Wehmeyer will deliver a keynote address entitled "Intellectual Disability in the 21st Century:  Imagining a Bright Future."  Read More.
 
AAIDD Texas Chapter Membership Report
by Pat Craig, President-Elect, 2010 Convention Chair, AAIDD Texas Chapter 
The 2010 Convention should be an important learning activity for the membership of the Association.  Actually, more non-members have attended the conferences in the past than members.  We'd like to turn those non-members into member so that they may take advantage of the many benefits of AAIDD Texas Chapter membership.  Read More