A Look Ahead - May 2026

05/09/2026 09:00 AM - 02:30 PM CT

Admission

  • $20.00

Location

First United Methodist Church of Arlington
313 North Center Street
Arlington, TX 76011
United States of America

Description

The A Look Ahead Conference Series brings together expert speakers for training focused on improving the lives of individuals with disabilities, the people who support them, and the community at large. Topics will vary quarterly. Conference participants will leave with information and resources they can use now and in the future.

 

BREAKOUT SESSION TOPICS & PRESENTERS

 

Emotional and Trauma Healing Day to Day!

Serena Villa, The SAFE Alliance’s Disability Services
 

Fair Housing Act: An Overview What is it? Who Is it For? How to Request Accommodations & Modifications?

Afnan Akram, Disability Rights Texas
 

Independent Living: The Lived Experience

Abby Maddux, Laurie Maddux, Candace Moffit, and Theresa Moffit
 

Legislative Advocacy 101

Ali Gentry, Whitburn & Pevsner, PLLC
 

Medicaid Denials

Travis Weaver, Weaver Firm
 

Medicaid Estate Recovery

Travis Weaver, Weaver Firm
 

My Rights My Life:  A Curriculum for Safer Relationships

Serena Villa, The SAFE Alliance’s Disability Services
 

My Rights! My Life! My Voice!

Alannah Puente, MHPS & Self Advocate
 

Navigating Safer and Healthy Relationships Online

Serena Villa, The SAFE Alliance’s Disability Services
 

Tech Talk with BridgingApps: Apps, Transition to Adulthood & More!

Amy Fuchs, BridgingApps - Easter Seals of Greater Houston
 

Limited stipends available for individuals with disabilities and family members. Please complete the form at https://bit.ly/ALAStipendRequest to request a stipend.

 

Registration is non-refundable after April 29, 2026.