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• AMC Theater - Gulf Pointe 30 - Sensory Friendly Films

  • Start
    01 Jan 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • End
    31 Dec 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • Location
    11801 S Sam Houston Pkwy E Houston, TX 77089

  See link below for upcoming shows....

  
  

  https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
  

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• Studio Movie Grill Pearland - Special Needs Screenings

  • Start
    01 Jan 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • End
    31 Dec 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • Location
    8440 South Sam Houston East Houston, TX 77075

  https://www.studiomoviegrill.com/Movie/Film-Series/Special-Needs-Screenings
  

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• Star Cinema Grill - Sensory Friendly Movies

  • Start
    01 Jan 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • End
    31 Dec 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • Location
    Star Cinema Grill Baybrook

  https://www.starcinemagrill.net/bright-stars
  

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• Sensory Day at Chuck E Cheese's

  • Start
    03 Jan 2021
  •  
    9:00 AM (CST)
  • End
    26 Dec 2021
  •  
    11:00 AM (CST)
  • Location
    Chuck E. Cheese’s (Webster, TX) 1541 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster, Texas 77598

  https://www.chuckecheese.com/events/sensory-sensitive-sundays/
  

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• UHCL CADD Monthly Speaker Series

  • Start
    23 Jan 2021
  •  
    10:30 AM (CST)
  • End
    17 Apr 2021
  •  
    12:30 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    UHCL

  Upcoming Presentations

  Zoom Webinar Link  
  

  January 23, 2021

  • "Capturing their Interest: How to Capitalize on Your Child’s Motivation when Teaching Skills."
  • Presenter: Megan Dora
  • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  February 20, 2021

  • "Plan It Out! Increasing Independence Using Activity Schedules."
  • Presenter: Amanda King
  • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  March 27, 2021 

  • "How to Prepare Your Learner for a Job."
  • Presenter: Catherine Lewis
  • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  April 17, 2021

  • "Managing Problem Behavior at Home and School."
  • Presenter: Lyndsy Reyes
  • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  University of Houston-Clear Lake Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities is able to offer the Community Speaker Series to the public at no charge, thanks to the generous support of area businesses and organizations.  
  
  For more information or questions, contact CADD:
  AutismCenter@uhcl.edu or 281-283-3452

  
  

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• Space Center Houston - Sensory Friendly Events

  • Start
    06 Mar 2021
  •  
    8:00 AM (CST)
  • End
    04 Dec 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM (CST)
  • Location
    Space Center Houston

  https://spacecenter.org/special-events/sensory-friendly/020 Sensory Friendly E

  2021 Sensory Friendly Events schedule

  • March 6
  • • 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  • June 25
  • • 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Aug. 21
  • • 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  • Dec. 4
  • • 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

  vents schedule2020

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• Youth Social - Private Movie "Tom & Jerry"

  • When
    13 Mar 2021
  •  
    3:30 PM (CST)
  • Location
    Cinemark - 20915 Gulf Frwy in Webster

  Register

  YOUTH SOCIAL

  Private Movie - Tom & Jerry

  Saturday March 13th
  Arrive no later than 315pm and meet inside the lobby, movie starts at 330pm.

  Cinemark
  20915 Gulf Frwy
  Webster 77598

  This youth social is for kids with Ds ages 5-12 and 1 parent only, no siblings please due to 20 guest limit.

  Limited to 20 guests, registration will close when limit is reached.

  You must wear a mask upon entering and leaving, you can remove mask while seated in auditorium and eating.

  You must purchase your own concessions.

  *You must have a current Annual Membership to register for this event*

  
  

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• NDSS Adult Summit - Virtual

  • Start
    12 Apr 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • End
    30 Apr 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual

  https://www.ndss.org/2021-ndss-virtual-adult-summit/
  

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• NDSC Convention - Virtual

  • Start
    21 Jun 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • End
    26 Jun 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual

  https://www.ndsccenter.org/annual-convention/
  
  

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• IDSC Great Wolf Lodge Family Weekend 2021

  • Start
    17 Sep 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • End
    19 Sep 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine

  Register

  GHFEDS will be offering 2 types of reimbursements for your attendance to the Lumind IDSC Great Wolf Lodge Family Weekend on September 17-19.  You must register through Lumind/IDSC for their event, it is not associated with GHFEDS, we will only be reimbursing you for your attendance. Please click on the link for more info and the registration process for the Great Wolf Lodge Family Weekend. IDSC ANNUAL FAMILY WEEKEND   After attending the event you will need to email your receipt to us for reimbursement. You must have a current Annual Membership to register for the reimbursement. Type 1 - reimbursement of $100 for members Type 2 - reimbursement of $150 for 2020 Step Up Walk Team Captains who raised $150 or more Each type is limited to 10 families each. We hope you and your family enjoy the IDSC Family Weekend!

  
  

  
  We listened to our members' request to host the event at more locations and in 2014 we will host a kick off at ALL the Great Wolf locations! All 1
  Mark your calendars for March 7-9 2014. We hope you can join us!
  
  
  

  Here are the details:

  Rates: $169.00 a night plus tax. {Minimum 2 night stay required}

  
  Plus $9.99 for resort fees. {these fees cover internet, towels, life jackets and parking} 
  
  In the United States, the cost of the room WILL INCLUDE 6 water park passes.
  You can make your reservation by calling toll free at 1-800-559-WOLF (9653) by January 20, 2014.
  
  Identify yourself as a member of the IDSC with the following group codes.
  
  Wisconsin Dells:1403IDSCME
  Sandusky:1403IDSC
  Traverse City:1403IDSC
  Kansas City:1403INTE
  Williamsburg: 0314INTE
  Cincinnati/Mason: 1403INTE
  Grapevine: 1403IDSC
  Grand Mound:1402INTE
  Charlotte/Concord:1403IDSC
  
  *Pocono Mountains: First block is filled. They are extending a new block, with a new rate at $279.00 the code for this is 1403INTE.
  
  The Niagara location WILL INCLUDE 4 water park passes, the hotel will sleep 4 people per room (Max 6). Water park passes can be purchased for $40.00 per room/ per night (maximum 2)
  you can make your reservation for this location by calling the toll free number 1-800-605-9653 by January 20, 2014
  
  Niagara Falls, ON: 1403IDSCME
  
  There will be a Pizza Party at all locations on Saturday night. Purchase your tickets by February 25, 2014. Tickets can be purchased here.
  
  
  

  CANCELLATION POLICY: All rooms must be guaranteed by the individual and accompanied by a first night room deposit. Each individual has 72 hours prior to arrival date to cancel the individual room with a $30.00 cancellation fee per room. If the individual cancels the room within 72 hours of the arrival date, 100% of the first night's room rate plus tax will be charged to the individual's credit card or taken from the deposit.
  
  If you are interested in sponsoring our IDSC Kick Off to World Down Syndrome Day Meet Ups, please click here for more information. 

  - See more at: http://www.theidsc.org/p/this-year-we-celebrated-at-5-great-wolf.html#sthash.4jCNmuSC.dpuf

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• IDSC Great Wolf Lodge Family Weekend 2021

  • Start
    17 Sep 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • End
    19 Sep 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Great Wolf Lodge Dallas

  https://www.lumindidsc.org
  
  

  Here are the details:

  Rates: $169.00 a night plus tax. {Minimum 2 night stay required}

  
  Plus $9.99 for resort fees. {these fees cover internet, towels, life jackets and parking} 
  
  In the United States, the cost of the room WILL INCLUDE 6 water park passes.
  You can make your reservation by calling toll free at 1-800-559-WOLF (9653) by January 20, 2014.
  
  Identify yourself as a member of the IDSC with the following group codes.

  - See more at: http://www.theidsc.org/p/this-year-we-celebrated-at-5-great-wolf.html#sthash.4jCNmuSC.dpuf

  
  
  

  This year, we celebrated at 5 Great Wolf locations to kick off World Down Syndrome Day. 
  
  We listened to our members' request to host the event at more locations and in 2014 we will host a kick off at ALL the Great Wolf locations! All 11 of them!
  
  Mark your calendars for March 7-9 2014. We hope you can join us!
  
  
  

  Here are the details:

  Rates: $169.00 a night plus tax. {Minimum 2 night stay required}

  
  Plus $9.99 for resort fees. {these fees cover internet, towels, life jackets and parking} 
  
  In the United States, the cost of the room WILL INCLUDE 6 water park passes.
  You can make your reservation by calling toll free at 1-800-559-WOLF (9653) by January 20, 2014.
  
  Identify yourself as a member of the IDSC with the following group codes.
  
  Wisconsin Dells:1403IDSCME
  Sandusky:1403IDSC
  Traverse City:1403IDSC
  Kansas City:1403INTE
  Williamsburg: 0314INTE
  Cincinnati/Mason: 1403INTE
  Grapevine: 1403IDSC
  Grand Mound:1402INTE
  Charlotte/Concord:1403IDSC
  
  *Pocono Mountains: First block is filled. They are extending a new block, with a new rate at $279.00 the code for this is 1403INTE.
  
  The Niagara location WILL INCLUDE 4 water park passes, the hotel will sleep 4 people per room (Max 6). Water park passes can be purchased for $40.00 per room/ per night (maximum 2)
  you can make your reservation for this location by calling the toll free number 1-800-605-9653 by January 20, 2014
  
  Niagara Falls, ON: 1403IDSCME
  
  There will be a Pizza Party at all locations on Saturday night. Purchase your tickets by February 25, 2014. Tickets can be purchased here.
  
  
  

  CANCELLATION POLICY: All rooms must be guaranteed by the individual and accompanied by a first night room deposit. Each individual has 72 hours prior to arrival date to cancel the individual room with a $30.00 cancellation fee per room. If the individual cancels the room within 72 hours of the arrival date, 100% of the first night's room rate plus tax will be charged to the individual's credit card or taken from the deposit.
  
  If you are interested in sponsoring our IDSC Kick Off to World Down Syndrome Day Meet Ups, please click here for more information. 

  - See more at: http://www.theidsc.org/p/this-year-we-celebrated-at-5-great-wolf.html#sthash.4jCNmuSC.dpuf

  
  

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• Buddy Cruise 2021

  • Start
    01 Nov 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • End
    06 Nov 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Port Canaveral, Fl

  http://www.buddycruise.org

  Buddy Cruise 2021

  Dates: 11/1/2021 - 11/6/2021
  Onboard Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas
  Departing from Port Canaveral, FL

  Itinerary
  Day 1 - Port Canaveral, Fl.
  Day 2 - Day at Sea
  Day 3 - Cozumel, Mexico
  Day 4 - Day at Sea
  Day 5 - CocoCay, Bahamas
  Day 6 - Port Canaveral, Fl.
  JOIN US as we host our annual one of a kind conference at sea!

  

  There is something for all ages and abilities.
  
  

  Rates starting at $399.00!
  
  Stateroom prices vary depending on availability, type of room and the number of guests.
  The only way to take part in Buddy Cruise 2021 is to call 877-239-2789 #4
  

  Included with your cruise fare: Your stateroom, all meals, some beverages (soda & alcohol are additional), entertainment, activities, etc… Not included: Excursions, casino, souvenirs, specialty dining, gratuities, etc...

  The conference fee for Buddy Cruise is $75.00 per stateroom.
  Each person in the room will receive an ID badge that will give them access to all Buddy Cruise workshops, events and special activities.
  With all of Buddy’s activities and what the ship has to offer there will not be a dull moment!!!
  

  JOIN US!!!
  Once you have booked your reservation by calling 1-877-239-2789, return here to Register with Buddy Cruise.

  
  

  
  

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• Buddy Cruise 2022

  • Start
    03 Sep 2022
  •  
    (CDT)
  • End
    11 Sep 2022
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Miami, Fl

  http://www.buddycruise.org

  Buddy Cruise 2022

  Dates: 09/03/2022 - 09/11/2022
  Onboard Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas
  Departing from Miami, FL

  Itinerary
  Day 1 – Miami, FL
  Day 2 – Day at Sea
  Day 3 – Day at Sea
  Day 4 – Kralendijk, Bonaire
  Day 5 – Willenstad, Curacao
  Day 6 – Oranjestad, Aruba
  Day 7 - Day at Sea
  Day 8 – Day at Sea
  Day 9 – Miami, FL
  JOIN US as we host our annual one of a kind conference at sea!

  

  There is something for all ages and abilities.
  
  

  Rates starting at $549.00!
  
  Stateroom prices vary depending on availability, type of room and the number of guests.
  The only way to take part in Buddy Cruise 2022 is to call 877-239-2789 #3
  

  Included with your cruise fare: Your stateroom, all meals, some beverages (soda & alcohol are additional), entertainment, activities, etc… Not included: Excursions, casino, souvenirs, specialty dining, gratuities, etc...

  The conference fee for Buddy Cruise is $75.00 per stateroom.
  Each person in the room will receive an ID badge that will give them access to all Buddy Cruise workshops, events and special activities.
  With all of Buddy’s activities and what the ship has to offer there will not be a dull moment!!!
  

  JOIN US!!!
  Once you have booked your reservation by calling 1-877-239-2789, return here to Register with Buddy Cruise.

  
  

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