| AAIDD Texas Chapter Convention Report |
 by Shelly Heck, AAIDD Texas Chapter President-Elect & Convention Committee Chair
Almost 400 attendees joined us on the beautiful River Walk for the 36th Annual AAIDD Texas Chapter Convention in San Antonio. This year's convention offered a pre-convention workshop, keynote speaker Gordon Hartman, a national AAIDD update from the Executive Director of AAIDD, presentations from many different professionals in the field of IDD, and a 82nd Legislative Panel Discussion... Read More |
| AAIDD Texas Chapter Membership Report |
by Ellis M. (Pat) Craig, Ph.D., Membership Chair
The most recent report from the national AAIDD office indicates that we currently have 180 members in Texas. The number usually varies over the course of the year, but this appears to be a slight decline from the past few years when we exceeded 200 members. ... Read More |
| Point - Counterpoint |
 Ellis M. (Pat) Craig, President, AAIDD Texas Chapter
Lisa Shelby, Secretary, AAIDD Texas Chapter
The use of restraints to reduce injury from aggression or self injury in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has a long history. In the state facilities mechanical restraints (e.g., straightjackets & wrist cuffs) were once commonplace. They are used even today but with decreased frequency..... Read More |
