ABC's of Inclusion Early Childhood Conference

Also, here is a link to Hannah Bricker's speech!

Hannah Bricker.mp3

Thank you ALL for coming! We are so thankful for the turnout! Here is a link to Dr. Erik Carter's speech.

Erik Carter.mp3

Thank you ALL for coming! Here is a audio link to Dr. Erik Carter's speech.

We do have a change of venue tomorrow morning. We will be meeting at

All Saints Presbyterian Church and Preschool
7808 Rialto
Austin, TX 78735

We want to thank both Austin Ridge for making every effort to accommodate us and for All Saints Presbyterian Church for graciously making their facility accessible to us!

We got word this evening that the Austin Ridge Bee Cave does have power. However, we’ve had to move the main room from Building D to Building A due to a technical issue. Please make note of that. We truly hope everyone is safe.

We would like to say THANK YOU to HEB for providing us with breakfast pastries this upcoming Saturday!

Do you have a favorite children's book that has represents disability well? We have several giveaways that do! Thank you to local authors and Down syndrome parents - Debbie Zapata and Bob Feiner for donating copies of their books! And thanks to publisher Brookes Publishing Co. for their Erik Carter and Paula Kluth donations!
Link your favorite book with disability representation in the comments!

What does disability inclusion look like at my preschool, CDC or after school program?

Here are 12 Key Practices for High Quality Early Childhood Inclusion.

12 Key Practices for High-Quality Early Childhood Inclusion - Brookes Blog Which inclusive practices do early childhood programs need to master in order to welcome and support all learners? In today’s blog post, we’ll take you through the 12 inclusive practices with the strongest research base for supporting young children in inclusive programs. Where did these practic...

Meet Isabel Huerta. She is the Executive Director and founder of Sammy’s House. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology, supplemental education in early childhood education, and 23 years of experience working with individuals with unique abilities. She has been the recipient of the Madeline Sutherland Award, Champion of Children Award, Martha Arbuckle Meritorious Service Award, the Phyllis Richards Icon for Children Award, and is the 2022 TAEYC Administrator of the Year.

Thanks Texas Faith and Disability Network and CPATHtexas offering some scholarships to make attendance possible for those who want to attend. Please reach out directly to [email protected] if scholarships are no longer available and you need assistance to financial assistance to attend.

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