2 Houston March Happenings

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March 30th, " Family Members of Individuals with Disabilities Needed: Statewide

Needs Assessment " : Texas A & M University's Center on Disability and Development

will be conducting meetings throughout the state to better understand the needs

of families of individuals with disabilities and how county extension agents can

link families with information and resources in their area. The Houston area

meeting is planned for March 30th, specific location and time to be determined.

The meeting is expected to be held during the day, lasting about 4 hours.

Family members who participate will receive a stipend for their time,

reimbursement for necessary local mileage/travel costs, and lunch. If you are

interested in participating, please call .

March 31st, noon - 4 p.m. " 5th Annual Picnic in the Park: Linking Families

Together " : Autism and Mental Retardation Awareness Fair hosted by the MHMRA of

County Public Awareness Committee at Bush Park, 16756 Westheimer

Pkwy., Houston, 77082. Bring the entire family for a day of fun! Learn about

community resources; network with other families and professionals; enjoy fun

and games. For more information, call .