CRS Parent Connection

09/26/2026

🍂 Huntsville families, mark your calendars! 🍂

The Children's Rehabilitation Service is hosting a FREE Fall Festival on October 29th, 2026, and you’re invited! Join us for a day packed with autumn fun, community resources, and smiles.

Here is what we have lined up for you:
🎃 Trunk or Treat
🎨 Face Painting
🎯 Fun & Games
🍿 Free Popcorn & Treats
🎶 Music, Food, & Resources!

📅 Date: October 29th, 2026
⏰ Times: Join us for either session!
* Morning: 10:30am - 12:30pm
* Afternoon: 2:30pm - 5:00pm
📍 Location: 3000 Johnson Road, Huntsville, AL 35805

Bring the family out for some festive fall fun. We can't wait to celebrate the season with you!

📞 For more information, please contact us at 256-650-1701.

CRS is a Division of Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.

09/24/2026

Check out this great resource for families from the Alabama Department of Mental Health

Looking for help for your child? ADMH has a specific Child and Family Directory - Start here!https://mh.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Child-and-Family-Services-Resource-Directory.pdf

09/23/2026

Happy International Day of Sign Languages!

Here's a video message from Nyle DiMarco, a renowned Disability Advocate, on the inaugural International Day of Sign Languages in 2019. This day, created by the United Nations, acknowledges the pivotal role of sign languages and upholds the fundamental principle of inclusivity, while also providing an opportunity to promote and safeguard the linguistic heritage and cultural diversity of the global sign language community.

Video message by Nyle DiMarco, Disability Advocate, on the occasion...

09/22/2026

🚀 This Saturday we will be hosting the first Future Rockets Try-It Day! This is a FREE event open to those ages 5-13 with permanent physical disabilities and/or lower limb impairments. Come out for a fun day to try wheelchair basketball, learn new skills, and meet new friends! All equipment is provided. 🚀♿️🏀

09/17/2026

📣 Speak up. Stand out. Be heard! 📣

Are you a youth with special health care needs ages 14-21? This is your moment to shine and make a real difference—we want to hear from YOU!

The purpose of this survey is to see what youth receiving services at CRS are interested in learning about. We will use the information collected to identify which topics youth with special health care needs are interested in, so we can provide youth with opportunities for learning and engagement.

The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and is completely confidential. Scan the QR code or click the link in the comments to share your thoughts and opinions today!

Got questions? We've got answers!
Reach out to one of our amazing CRS Youth Consultants:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

Brought to you by Children's Rehabilitation Service, a division of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.

09/16/2026

Join the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services for a virtual session covering Medicaid Waivers, including eligibility, how to apply, the SAIL Waiver and other key programs, and available benefits and services.

Sonya Beach of the SAIL Waiver Division will lead the presentation and answer questions.

Join using the following link: https://mhalabama.zoom.us/j/82530230778

09/16/2026

Ainsley's Angels: Empowering inclusive communities through education, advocacy, and celebration! Our Southern Alabama chapter, led by Allison Gaillard, provides inclusive race opportunities for people with disabilities. Join us at the Miles for Heroes Race in Daphne on Sept 26th! Email [email protected] to participate.

09/15/2026

Parent Consultants Tammy Moore, Sharonica Turner, and Heather McCray “Soaring into the Future" at the 2026 Alabama DisAbility Conference!

09/10/2026

Alabama’s Early Intervention System (AEIS) provides supports and services for infants and toddlers under the age of three who have a developmental delay or a medical diagnosis that can delay normal development, which can prevent the child from meeting developmental milestones. Early Intervention supports and services focus on teaching the parents and caregivers ways to help the child learn and participate in everyday activities. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment, such as home, daycare, or community setting.

Eligibility is determined after the family is assigned a service coordinator and an evaluation is completed on the child, at home, day care, or another appropriate setting. Anyone who has concerns about a child’s development can make a referral for early intervention. A doctor’s referral is not required. It is best practice to discuss your concern with the parent of someone else’s child if you are making a referral, to ensure the parent is aware. There are multiple ways to make a referral.

Call Child Find at 1-800-543-3098, contact an ADRS office near you, visit NeverTooEarlyAL.org to request a referral online, or download the Child Find Referral Form.

09/10/2026

Are you navigating the challenges of caring for a chronically or seriously ill child? You don’t have to do it alone. Join us for an incredibly supportive and informative Family Connections workshop!

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Live on Zoom!

Topic: "Children’s Harbor - Refuge, Respite, and Resources"
Discover the life-changing counseling and respite services available to your family. Learn about their beautiful campuses, vital resources, and exciting upcoming events designed just for you.

We are thrilled to host Dr. Cristal Cummings, Chief Clinical Officer at Children's Harbor! As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of dedicated experience, Dr. Cummings brings invaluable expertise and heart to this session.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and find your refuge.

Secure your spot today! Register now via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xn0MQM7kQ_KsHKXnokazcA #/registration
**The QR code may not be working.**

Questions? Reach out to Tammy Moore at (205) 290-4597 or [email protected].

Hosted by CRS Parent Consultants. Sponsored by ADRS and Children’s Rehabilitation Service.