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09/02/2026

Join us September 15th from 5-7pm at our central office.

08/14/2026

The path to student success begins with having the essentials. Whether it’s school supplies, hygiene products, backpacks, or classroom necessities, every item helps students arrive on day one ready to focus, learn, and grow.

The H-E-B Back-to-School Supply Drive is in full swing, giving you an opportunity to support students and families in your community. Every dollar donated helps ensure young people have the resources they need for a strong start to the school year.

A special thank you to for standing with students across Texas and helping create brighter futures through education.

08/11/2026

Our August Career Prep Workshop is THIS SATURDAY, from 11-1!

Here is your checklist-
1.) Do you need to be a registered CIS participant? - NOPE
This workshop is open to ALL youth ages 16-24.

2.) Can I come if I don't have a job interview lined up already? What if I don't know what I want to do? - YES, and we totally get it!
We are here to help navigate all of the questions you might have, regardless of what phase you are in.

More questions? We want to answer them! Email [email protected] and let us know!

07/04/2026

06/09/2026

📣Help us welcome our interns by dropping words of encouragement in the comments and supporting our partners who are helping shape our workforce!!📣

We are incredibly proud of our interns who are starting their summer programs this week! For the next 7 weeks, they will be learning so much, and we can't wait to hear about their journey.

Thank you to our community partners for providing our interns with hands-on experience, professional guidance, and real-world skills. We are honored to have you in our CISHOT Community.

06/08/2026

🎨 Calling All Artists with Disabilities! 🎨

There’s still time to submit your work for the Disability in the Arts Celebration hosted in partnership with Art Center Waco and the Waco Committee for People with Disabilities.

We invite artists with disabilities of all ages and experience levels to share their creativity through any medium—painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital art, fiber arts, mixed media, and more.

This celebration is an opportunity to showcase your talents, share your perspective, and help our community recognize the important contributions of artists with disabilities.

📅 Submission deadline: June 20
🎨 All media types welcome

Know an artist who should apply? Tag them below or share this post!

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyCW7Mq34y4iWM3WrxKwslWV7BS9wSWofOTpdr4btsZxcxeA/viewform

06/05/2026

05/21/2026

Calling all artists! We are partnering with Art Center Waco and the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing to host an exhibit dedicated to the amazing talents of our disability community.

We invite artists of *all experience levels* to submit their work, whether you are a professional working artist, an emerging artist growing your portfolio, or someone who simply loves creating art and wants to share it with others.

All forms of artistic expression are welcome! To learn more about the exhibit, visit https://bit.ly/4udwBE2

Ready to submit your application? Fill out the form at https://forms.gle/MHtrrUMHYNUNs8nTA

If you need assistance or have any questions, email [email protected]

04/10/2026

We need your help to make Community Field Day a success!

Join us for the third annual Community Field Day on Saturday, April 18, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at McLane Stadium—an evening of fun, connection, and community for youth and adults (ages 12+) with developmental disabilities and their families.

This special event brings people together for field games, health resources, and meaningful moments of belonging—but it wouldn’t be possible without volunteers like you.

👉 We are actively looking for volunteers to help support activities, welcome families, and create a positive, inclusive experience for all.

Sign up to volunteer here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NfvSImolm0W89Nwj1C3ApCDrmuaiIHFEoEokC2A17OpUMkJJQ0o5WlBOSktaSzkyMUUyREo4UEVVWS4u

Community Field Day is co-sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society, with Congressman Pete Sessions serving as Honorary Chair.

Help us create a space where everyone belongs—we hope you’ll join us!