ACE Workshop

Want things to change for those with disabilities in Texas, but don’t know how to make this happen? Our ACE Workshops are just for you!

Option 1: Saturday, January 31, 2026

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

(Registration and breakfast at 9 AM, with program starting at 9:30 AM)

****LOCATION HAS CHANGED****

My Health My Resources (MHMR) Tarrant County

3136 West 4th Street - Ft. Worth 76107

**In collaboration with The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Council of Tarrant County, The Self-Determination Group & REACH**

Option 2: Saturday, February 21, 2026

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

(Registration and breakfast at 9 AM, with program starting at 9:30 AM)

Stonebriar Community Church

4801 Legendary Dr. 

Frisco, TX 75034

**In collaboration with Stonebriar Community Church, The Self-Determination Group & REACH**

Option 3: Saturday, March 7, 2026

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

(Registration and breakfast at 9 AM, with program starting at 9:30 AM)

REACH of Dallas

7929 Brookriver Drive 

Dallas, TX 75247

**In collaboration with REACH, The Self-Determination Group & The IDD Council of Tarrant County**

Come join others who want to make a difference to learn about:

• The Basics of Legislative Advocacy • Key Disability Issues • Advocacy Success Stories

• Telling Your Personal Story • Communicating with Lawmakers

While we want to encourage anyone who can attend in person to do so, there will be a virtual option for those who are unable to and want to participate in the training from home

Save the Dates (Session 2 virtual follow-ups):

Option 1: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (7:00 - 9:00 PM)

Option 2: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (7:00 - 9:00 PM)

Option 3: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (7:00 - 9:00 PM)

Session 2 will cover:

• Team Systems Advocacy • Planning Office Visits with Decision Makers