In this episode, Dr. Frank Del Rio continues to talk with us about behaviors. Be sure to listen to part 1 if you haven’t already!

In this episode, Dr. Frank Del Rio talks with us about behaviors. Be sure to subscribe to hear part 2!

UPDATE: AS OF 3/22/2024, HELEN FARABEE WILL NO LONGER OFFER PROVIDER SERVICES. On this episode, Brandy Williams, the Director of IDD Provider Services at Helen Farabee Centers, joins us to talk about some of the services they offer!

Our staff member, Armando Perez, shares about his heart for working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, our transportation program, and the needs for that program. Prior to 9/8/2022, Pledge to give through Texoma Gives here: forms.gle/ihtFPxBsNedYCgVq6 Donate on 9/8/22 through Texoma Gives and your donation will be DOUBLED! www.texomagives.org/organizations/the-arc-of-wichita-county

Dr. Frank Del Rio discusses tips to make the transition back to school for children with IDD easier. A blog version of this podcast is available here: https://thearcwctx.org/blog/preparing-children-with-idd-for-school Partner's Resource Network's website: www.prntexas.org

Carissa Davis, a mom of a child with disabilities in the WFISD, talks about her journey of learning to advocate for her child both at the individual level and on behalf of all Special Education students in our district. You’ll hear about her journey to get proper services for her daughter as well as the current efforts to bring back needed staff to the SPED administration and support staff. EDIT: The WFISD Special Session has been moved to Tuesday (6/14) at noon! Interested in joining the Facebook support group Carissa mentioned? Let the admin of the group know why you want to join and the role you play in our district (parent, staff member, advocate, etc.). https://www.facebook.com/groups/758059312207837

Haley Greer with The Arc of Texas speaks with us about what the Master Pooled Trust with The Arc of Texas is, who it is for, as well as some other helpful resources for people with IDD and their families! Learn more about our chapter at: www.arcwctx.org Learn more about the trust at: https://masterpooledtrust.org/ See the IDEA Manual here: www.thearcoftexas.org/wp-content/uploads/IDEA-Manual-2018.pdf Learn more about ABLE accounts here: https://www.ablenrc.org

Dr. Frank Del Rio talks with us about what programs and services our local chapter of The Arc of Wichita County offers to our community! Learn more at: www.arcwctx.org

Dr. Frank Del Rio talks with us about dealing with trauma for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities at both the global level and within the home. He discusses how caretakers and loved ones can help those who have experienced trauma cope and healthily work through traumatic events.

In this episode, Danneda, a staff member of The Arc, shares more details about Bridge, our teen after-school program, as well as stories about some of the teens that attend. Set up a recurring gift here: https://thearcwctx.org/donate Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/279AM777D74SI?ref_=wl_share