| AAIDD Texas Chapter Convention Report |
 by Shelly Heck, AAIDD Texas Chapter President-Elect & Convention Committee Chair
I am happy to announce that the Convention Planning Committee for the Texas Chapter of AAIDD is hard at work planning our 36th Annual Convention. We are looking forward to meeting up with you at the Westin Hotel on the beautiful and historic San Antonio Riverwalk from July 20 - 22, 2011... Read More |
| AAIDD Texas Chapter Membership Report |
by Ellis M. (Pat) Craig, Ph.D., Membership Chair
Paying for memberships in professional organizations is sometimes given low priority, especially in challenging economic times. Although it is certainly an individual choice, I would like to remind you of some of the benefits of membership. For one, it is an investment in your education. Most such investments are eventually worth far more. By becoming a member of the national organization, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, you are automatically a member of the Texas chapter. Access to the Association's professional journals will keep you up to date on the latest developments in the field. ... Read More |
| 2011 Training Opportunities |
 by Maria Quintero, Ph.D., Past President, AAIDD Texas Chapter
The Texas Chapter of AAIDD is committed to improving services for people with IDD through professional development activities and community education. This year, in addition to the Annual Convention in San Antonio, the Texas Chapter will be hosting two seminars in the Spring, one on Medical Issues and the other on Behavioral Needs of people with IDD. The first seminar, Medical Mainstreaming, is scheduled for April 21, 2011, and will be held in Houston at The Center. This event will offer continuing education credits for mental health professionals and continuing nursing education credits are pending.... Read More |
