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• AMC Theater - Gulf Pointe 30 - Sensory Friendly Films

  • Start
    01 Jan 2019
  • End
    31 Dec 2019
  • 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 2019
  • End
    31 Dec 2019
  • 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 2019
  • End
    31 Dec 2019
  • Location
    Star Cinema Grill Baybrook

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

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• Cristo Vive Camp

  • Start
    19 Jan 2019
  • End
    21 Jan 2019
  • Location
    Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston

  
  

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• Special Olympics Polar Plunge

  • When
    19 Jan 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Galveston

  
  

  https://www.facebook.com/events/1811997402262197/
  

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• Heights Baptist Church Recess Respite Night

  • When
    19 Jan 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Heights Baptist Church in Alvin

  https://www.heightschurch.org/register
  

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• TCH Autism and Meyer Center - Pediatric Food Refusal

  • When
    22 Jan 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    TX Children's Autism Center/Meyer Center 8080 N. Stadium Drive Suite 280 Houston, TX 77054

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pediatric-food-refusal-from-assessment-to-treatment-tickets-52828754226?aff=ebapi
  

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• Protection and Preservation for Children with Disabilities - Hegwood Law Group

  • When
    22 Jan 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Hegwood & Associates - 950 Gemini Street, Suite 6 Houston, TX 77058

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  https://www.facebook.com/events/285498152110680/
  

  
  

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• ACC Strive STEM Class

  • Start
    23 Jan 2019
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    13 Feb 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    ACC

  
  

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• UHCL CADD Speaker Series - Classroom Management

  • When
    26 Jan 2019
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    UHCL, Bayou Bldg, Room 1510

  
  

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• Adult Social - Karaoke and Dancing

  • When
    29 Jan 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1802 Gunwale rd. Houston

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  Adult Social
  

  Karaoke and Dancing
  
  Date: Tuesday January 29th
  Time: 6-8pm
  Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
  1802 Gunwale rd.
  Houston 77062

  Please email Cynthia with 3 songs that your child will like to sing to Cynthiaa148@gmail.com.

  This social is for adults with Down syndrome ages 18 and up, parents may stay or drop off, no siblings please.
  

  Serving sandwiches, chips and drinks.

  **You must have a current Annual Membership to register for this social, please renew your membership or click HERE to become a member.

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• Sib Social - Yogurt Party

  • When
    01 Feb 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Menchie's Frozen Yogurt - 2353 Bay Area Blvd in Clear Lake

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  Sib Social

  Yogurt Party
  February 1st at 6pm
  Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
  2353 Bay Area Blvd in Clear Lake
  

  This social is for siblings only ages 8 and up and Not the individual with Down syndrome. The siblings will discuss the joys and challenges of having a sibling with Down syndrome. Parents may drop off or stay.

  **You must have a current Annual Membership to register for this social, please renew your membership or click here to become a member.

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• Mikey's Place - Special Needs Camp & Resource Fair

  • When
    02 Feb 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Memorial Drive United Methodist Church is located at 12955 Memorial Drive; Houston, TX 77079.

  https://www.facebook.com/events/2140261369576526/
  

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• Sensory Day at Chuck E Cheese's

  • When
    03 Feb 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Chuck E. Cheese’s (Webster, TX) 1541 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster, Texas 77598

  https://www.chuckecheese.com/deals-offers/sensory-sensitive-sundays
  

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• Wrightslaw Conference - Houston

  • When
    07 Feb 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    University of Houston

  http://www.wrightslaw.com/speak/19.02.tx.htm
  

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• Verne Cox MPRC Spotlight Series - School Advocacy 101

  • When
    07 Feb 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    MPRC - Pasadena

  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS5WzdJxzJ-qu1J6MjFL8VwY2fQxIsvl6FF8ynWmQ2SE8WnQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0PE9oFyNzDd73QzdLllzUzvD5tTyjzEwzP7-QU3OL204-W1sdntXkLk6w
  

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• Night to Shine Prom

  • When
    08 Feb 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    New Hope Church - Manvel

  https://www.facebook.com/events/1034449026761902/
  

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• Inclusion Works Conference - Denton

  • Start
    10 Feb 2019
  • End
    12 Feb 2019
  • Location
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center Hotel, Denton, TX

  https://www.thearcoftexas.org/events/inclusion-works/
  

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• Reel Abilities Film Festival Houston

  • Start
    12 Feb 2019
  • End
    21 Feb 2019
  • Location
    Houston

  http://www.reelabilitieshouston.org/

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• Childrens Museum Houston - Sensory Friendly Day

  • When
    18 Feb 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    CMH - 1500 Binz, Houston, Texas 77004

  Event times: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  ​

  • 10/15/2018
  • 12/10/2018
  • 02/18/2019
  • 04/01/2019

  
  

  Admission is just $5 per person. Children under one and Museum Members receive free admission. 
  
  For more information or to make reservations, contact Lydia Dungus at (713) 535-7238 or via email. 
    Sensory Friendly Day is an exclusive event for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to have a fun, enjoyable and interactive learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment! Staff goes through the Museum ahead of time to turn down lights, limit extra sounds and stop distracting motions. Extra signage is added to help visitors determine things not to climb on, and entrances between exhibits where it is good to stop and wait for an adult before continuing. Our Sensory Friendly Days offer a wonderful relief from extra stimuli. These exclusive events include the following modifications:

  • Less crowded environment 
  • Light and sound reduction
  • Extra visual safety signage 
  • Designated quiet rooms

  
  

  
  
  

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• GHFEDS Board Meeting Notice

  • Start
    21 Feb 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • End
    15 Nov 2019
  • Location
    United Way - 1300 Bay Area Blvd, Bldg A, Room 233, Clear Lake

  This is a Board Meeting notice for active members, you must have a current annual membership to attend the meeting.

  Board meeting's are on the 3rd Thursday of the month starting at 630pm at the United Way in Clear Lake, Room 233. 

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• CCISD Challengers Dance

  • When
    23 Feb 2019
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Challenger Stadium Field House - Webster

  
  

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• Lakewood Church Respite Night

  • When
    01 Mar 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    Lakewood Church

  https://www.lakewoodchurch.com/Pages/Ministry.aspx?mid=40
  

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• Moody Gardens Mardi Gras Ball for Special People

  • When
    03 Mar 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Moody Gardens Convention Center

  Save the Date: March 3rd, 2019

  More info TBA...

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• HLSR Lil Rustlers Rodeo

  • When
    06 Mar 2019
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    NRG Center
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  **Registration is full and is now closed**

  GHFEDS has received 5 HLSR Lil Rustlers Rodeo tickets to give away to our members.

  You must have a current membership with GHFEDS to register for tickets.

  Lil Rustlers will be held on Wednesday March 6th starting promptly at 430pm. Each family will receive 4 tickets which includes child with Down syndrome and 3 family members only. In some cases there will be family's that do not need all 4 tickets and extra tickets will be given to family's that request extra tickets, but extra tickets are not guaranteed. If you have more than one child with Down syndrome you must register each child separately.
  

  You MUST participate in the Lil Rustlers Rodeo, the committee counts all tickets given out, if you are unable to attend the event you must notify GHFEDS immediately so we can find a family to take the tickets. 

  Please make sure the participants meet the following criteria:

  1.            Age: between 4 and 10 years of age.

  2.            Weight under 65 lbs.

  3.            Arrive at south end of the Main Arena in NRG Center no later than 4:30 p.m.

  4.            Participant should be able to handle the stimulation of being on the NRG Center Main Arena floor, with cedar chips, lights, cameras, clowns and announcers.

  
  

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• TCH Autism and Meyer Center - Intro to Transition

  • When
    29 Mar 2019
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    TX Children's Autism Center/Meyer Center 8080 N. Stadium Drive Suite 280 Houston, TX 77054

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-transition-preparing-for-the-adult-world-tickets-52817009096?fbclid=IwAR2iFLr_1nzQKk4YynFVaeSFFhaz2C-PoZfJD-7Hmdft08f6umk7mQraUYM
  

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• NDSS Adult Summit

  • Start
    04 Apr 2019
  • End
    06 Apr 2019
  • Location
    Detroit

  https://www.classy.org/event/2019-ndss-adult-summit/e181498

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• Space Center Houston - Sensory Friendly Events

  • When
    06 Apr 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Space Center Houston

  https://spacecenter.org/special-events/sensory-friendly/
  

  Event schedule

  • Sept. 22, 2018
  • • 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
  • Dec. 8, 2018
  • • 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

  
  

  
  

  Event schedule

  • Sept. 22, 2018
  • • 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
  • Dec. 8, 2018
  • • 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

  
  

  Event schedule

  • Sept. 22, 2018
  • • 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
  • Dec. 8, 2018
  • • 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

  
  

  Event schedule

  • Sept. 22, 2018
  • • 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
  • Dec. 8, 2018
  • • 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

  
  

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• Childrens Museum Houston - Explore Abilities

  • When
    22 Apr 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    CMH - 1500 Binz, Houston, Texas 77004

  Upcoming Dates:

  • 9/24/2018
  • 4/22/2019

  Explore Abilities Day is an exclusive event for children with learning differences and their families. Designed in partnership with the Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics and Autism Center at Texas Children’s Hospital, Explore Abilities gives families the opportunity to enjoy the entire Museum at their own pace and also participate in the special activities occurring that day. These exclusive events include the following modifications:

  • Light and sound reduction
  • Extra visual signage for safety
  • Less crowded environment free from unnecessary distractions
  • Specialists on hand for consultation and extra fun activities
  • Ear defenders and sun glasses available on loan
  • Designated quiet rooms
  • Families are allowed to bring in outside food and drinks (Fresh Café will be closed)

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    Admission is just $5 per person. Children under one and Museum Members receive free admission.
    
    For more information or to register, contact Reservations Coordinator Lydia Dungus at (713) 535-7238 or via email. 
    
    

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• The Hobby Center Sensory Friendly Performance - Aladdin

  • When
    13 Jul 2019
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    The Hobby Center

  http://www.thehobbycenter.org/?q=node%2F2442
  

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• IDSC Great Wolf Lodge Family Weekend 2019

  • Start
    20 Sep 2019
  • End
    22 Sep 2019
  • Location
    Great Wolf Lodge Dallas

  http://theidsc.org/events/2019idscgwlfamilyweekend.html
  
  

  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 2019

  • Start
    29 Sep 2019
  • End
    06 Oct 2019
  • Location
    Port Canaveral, Fl

  http://www.buddycruise.org

  
  

  Day 1 - Port Canaveral, Fl.

  Day 2 - CocoCay, Bahamas

  Day 3 - Day at Sea

  Day 4 - Costa Maya, Mexico

  Day 5 - Roatan, Honduras

  Day 6 - Cozumel, Mexico

  Day 7 - Day at Sea

  Day 8 - Port Canaveral, Fl.

  
  

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