CYSHCN Community Calendar
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CYSHCN Community Calendar
News, Events, and Observances
More events can be found on the Partners Resource Network.
March 11, 2026 - Positive Behavior Intervention — Partners Resource Network
Positive Behavior Intervention | Partners Resource Network
- Date: March, Wednesday 11th
- Time: 2 p.m. CT
- Location: Virtual Event
- Description: This workshop will help families understand why behavioral assessments are used and how positive interventions can support students. Presenters will focus on how certain behaviors serve a purpose for a student and talk about using positive consequences, instead of punishment, to help change behavior.
March 12, 2026 - YOUth Hangout — Partners Resource Network
YOUth Hangout | Partners Resource Network
- Date: March, Thursday 12th
- Time: 5:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Virtual Event
- Description: The virtual youth hangouts were created to give young people ages 14–26+ a safe and supervised place to socialize. These hangouts are for youth and young adults who have a diagnosis, disability, or learning challenges. It’s a space to make friends, learn new things, and have fun. All youth who want a place to belong, laugh, and grow are welcome. Each hangout has at least two coordinators who support social skills and ensure that all activities are safe.
March 13, 2026 - Continuous Communication- Having Hard Conversations with Parents, Part 1 —Texas Developmental Screening and Surveillance (TX DSS) ECHO
- Date: March, Friday 13th
- Time: 1p.m. - 2p.m. CST
- Location: Virtual
March 20, 2026 - AUTISM SPRING FLING EVENT 2026 — Success On The Spectrum
Come join SOS Coppell celebrate Spring with games, food, and laughs! Children of all ages and abilities welcomed.
- Date: March, Friday 20th
- Time: 4p.m. -6 p.m. CST
- Location: SOS Coppell, 546 East Sandy Lake Road #100 Coppell, TX 75019
March 21, 2026 - Preparing for Emergencies — Any Baby Can
Any Baby Can would like to invite you to join this in-person Emergency Preparedness Presentation by Travis Country Office of Emergency Management. The presentation will inform families on how to prepare for fires, extreme weather, and medical emergencies. As parents attend the presentation the children will be enjoying some crafts. The Austin fire department will be joining this event as well, allowing kids and their families to see a fire truck up close.
This presentation will be in both English and Spanish. Register Here.
- Date: March, Saturday 21st
- Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- (Breakfast will be served at the start of the presentation)
- (Fire truck visit from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.)
- Location:
- Any Baby Can - 6207 Sheridan Avenue, Austin TX 78723
March 21, 2026 - NeuroDiversion Expo
- Date: March, Saturday 21st
- Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. CST
- Location: Assembly Hall - 1121 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702
March 26, 2026 - THRIVE Support Group Meet Up
Sicklecelltx.org/supportgroups
Date: Every Last Thursday of the month
Description: THRIVE meets EVERY LAST THURSDAY of the month. Come and talk your truth and build connections with people who get it. Join us for education, empowerment, and monthly prizes. For high school & college students; voices that deserve to be heard; warriors who don’t walk alone.
March 27, 2026 - Free Autism Spring Photo Shoot
- Date & Time: Friday, March 27, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Success On The Spectrum (SOS) Memorial Houston | Houston, TX
- Description: A sensory-friendly personalized spring photo booth with a floral backdrop, open to children of all ages.
- Registration: RSVP via Success On The Spectrum.
March 28,2026 - Ausome Eggstravaganza (Humble)
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Insperity Adaptive Sports Complex | 11820 Madera Run Parkway, Humble, TX
- Description: An inclusive, stress-free event for neurodiverse individuals and their families. Includes games with prizes, snacks, and an inflatable obstacle course.
- Registration: Hosted by Inspire ND.
March 28, 2026 - Free Autism Event: EGGstravaganza (Austin)
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: SOS Wells Branch | Austin, TX
- Description: Sensory-friendly egg hunt, spring photos, games, and light refreshments.
- Registration: RSVP via Success On The Spectrum.
April 2, 6, 9, 13, and 16, 2026 - Adults Navigating Family Disability Virtual Support Group
- Dates: April 2, 6, 9, 13, and 16, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CDT
- Location: Virtual
- Description: A five-session group facilitated by The Arc of Texas and Texas Parent to Parent for adults navigating daily life alongside family members with disabilities. Sessions focus on emotional support, self-care, and peer connection.
- Contact: Sign up via the Arc of Texas application form.
April 4, 2026 - 11th Annual Special Needs Accessible Easter Egg Hunt
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 1:30 PM
- Location: City of League City Community Center | 400 South Kansas Avenue, League City, TX
- Description: A free, indoor, inclusive egg hunt for individuals with special needs (ages 3+) and their siblings. Features toy-filled eggs (no candy), carnival games, and the Easter Bunny.
April 11th, 2026 - Laredo’s Wellness Games
- Date: April, Saturday 11th
- Time: 6:00 am Event Opens
- Location: Buena Vista Sports Complex - 4709 Cuatro Vientos Blvd. Laredo, TX
- Description: Inclusive community event featuring a fun and energizing experience for all fitness levels and abilities.
April 18th, 2026 - Community Field Day - Baylor University
- Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
- Time: 5:30p-7:30p
- Location: McLane Stadium
- Description: Field games, snacks & fun. All adults & kids (12+) with disabilities are invited. Registration required. Register by March 24th, 2026 to secure your T-shirt! Inclusive community experience.
April 24, 2026 - Its' a Sensory World — 2026 Spring Gala
- Date: April, Friday 24th
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Level Two Events - 1250 Slocum St, Dallas, TX 75207 (Cocktail Garden Floral)
April 25, 2026 - Lights, Camera, Inclusion — 17th Annual 2026 SHARE Walk
- Date: April, Saturday 25th
- Time: Registration at 8:30 | Event begins at 9:30
- Location: Midland County Horseshoe
Various Days in May - Virtual: Transition to Adulthood (IDEA Requirements)
- Date & Time: Ongoing / On-Demand (Check site for April/May live dates)
- Location: Virtual (Zoom)
- Description: Hosted by Partners Resource Network, this workshop covers IDEA transition requirements for students preparing for life after high school. It includes information on developing transition plans and identifying essential resources.
- Contact: Kierra Hyder | 832-720-2152 | pathregion4a@prntexas.org.
May 20, 2026 - Transition to Adulthood Learning Collaborative (TALC)
- Date & Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
- Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
- Description: A quarterly collaborative hosted by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). This session focuses on Mental Health Awareness Month and transition topics for youth, young adults, and their caregivers, with a specific look at vocational rehabilitation.
Contact: To receive the meeting invitation, email cshcnsdg@dshs.texas.gov
Summer 2026
A resource that could be useful for families seeking inclusive summer opportunities:
Local Resource Fairs & Transition Events
Resource Expo Central Texas
- Date & Time: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM CDT
- Location: Harris Community Center | Belton, TX
- Description: A regional expo for families of children with special needs to meet local service providers, including those focused on post-secondary transition and vocational support.
- Hosted by: Bell County Committee for People with Disabilities partnered with Belton Parks & Recreation Department
AUTonomy – Adult Housing Options Workshop
- Date & Time: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 12:00 PM CDT
- Location: 5555 N Lamar Blvd, Suite L107 | Austin, TX
- Description: An in-depth look at housing options and independent living strategies for young adults transitioning out of the family home.
- Hosted by: Autism Society of Texas
Temple ISD Sensory Night
- Date & Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 5:30 PM
- Location: Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy | 1717 East Avenue J, Temple, TX
- Description: A low-pressure event for families to explore sensory-friendly activities and connect with inclusive community supports and the Partners Resource Network.
- Contact: Jessica Dominguez | 254-275-1362 | penregion12@prntexas.org.
3rd Annual Cars4Kids: Special Needs Resource Fair
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM
- Location: Silsbee Public Library | 295 North 4th Street, Silsbee, TX
- Description: A resource fair combined with an annual car show, featuring live entertainment, food trucks, and vendors specifically for special needs families.
Empowering Parents Workshops
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:30 AM
- Location: Mission Bend Branch Library | 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, Houston, TX
- Description: A workshop series to help parents understand and manage behaviors of children with special needs using proactive strategies.
- Registration: Limited spots available; register via Eventbrite.
Recurring Adaptive & Sensory Programs
Homeruns & Heroes
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM
- Location: Greenville SportsPark | 3603 Leo Hackney Boulevard, Greenville, TX
- Description: An inclusive day of baseball activities and community resources dedicated to special and medical needs baseball.
Sensory Sensitive Sundays (Austin & Round Rock)
- Dates: Sunday, April 5 and Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Location: Participating local venues (e.g., Chuck E. Cheese).
- Description: Reduced lighting and noise levels to accommodate those with sensory sensitivities.
- Contact: Navigate Life Texas.
Sensory-Friendly Storytimes (Dallas & Cedar Hill)
- Dates/Times: Fridays (Dallas) and select Mondays (Cedar Hill) at 10:30 AM
- Location: Fretz Park Branch Library (Dallas) and Traphene Hickman Library (Cedar Hill)
- Description: Tailored for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing needs, incorporating songs, stories, and sensory activities like fidget toys.
AAC Storytime (Benbrook)
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 25 and Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 11:00 AM
- Location: Benbrook Public Library | 1065 Mercedes Street, Benbrook, TX
- Description: Designed for children (ages 3–21) who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to practice in a supportive space.
Virtual YOUth Hangouts
- Date & Time: Typically monthly; check April/May dates at 5:30 PM CT
- Location: Virtual
- Description: Supervised socialization for young adults (ages 14–26+) with a disability or learning challenges.
- Registration: Available through the Partners Resource Network
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) Pathways to Adulthood
- Date/Time: Scheduled as requested by local communities.
- Location: Various locations across Texas.
- Description: Free parent-led workshops covering all major transition topics, including guardianship, SSI, and managing adult medical care.
- Contact: Adriana Valadez | 866-896-6001 | Adriana.Valadez@txp2p.org.
Vocational Rehabilitation – Youth & Students (Pre-ETS)
- Date/Time: Enrollment is open year-round for students ages 14–22.
- Location: Local Workforce Solutions offices statewide.
- Description: Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) including career exploration, work-based learning, and self-advocacy training.
- Contact: Use the TWC VR Office Locator or call 512-936-6400.