The Self Determination Group

08/27/2026

08/10/2026

ICYMI: The Self Determination Group first page of the July Newsletter reminds us of the important role disabled activists played in advancing the disability rights movement.

Disability rights didn’t just happen. They happened because disabled people stood up, spoke out and refused to give up.

For more information about The Self-Determination Group, become a member or keep up with their activities, click: https://www.theselfdeterminationgroup.org/

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Our Next Self Determination Group will be this Saturday the 15th from 2:30pm until 4:30pm at Finn's Place

Come have lunch with us, socialize, talk about the recent events we have been a part of, and about what we have planned for the future.

Address: 5860 i-20 Service Rd, Fort Worth TX 76119
Join by Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/SDG-Aug15

07/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our demonstration about the recent threats to Olmstead and the ADA. The right to live in our communities is at risk- which means our right to choice, self determination, and autonomy are too!

Want to help? Contact Attorney General Ken Paxton and tell him to drop the Texas V Kennedy Lawsuit.
Call (512)-463-2100

Disability Rights are Human Rights! 🌈 We have a right to community just like everyone else.

07/27/2026

Jeff Miller, JD, Sr. Policy Specialist, Disability Rights Texas joins the August 8th A Look Ahead Conference speaker lineup, and we are excited to have him share his knowledge and experiences with us!

SESSION TITLE
Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports: What You Need to Know

SESSION DESCRIPTION
Texas Community-based Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) help people with disabilities (of all ages) live in the community. Understanding the eligibility requirements, service options, and other unique characteristics of each program is important. Information you’ve received may not be accurate or complete. If you have questions, concerns or have received confusing information, this session is for you! Jeff Miller, Disability Rights Texas, will provide an overview of Texas’ LTSS Medicaid Waiver and State Plan programs that answer these questions: What are LTSS programs? Who is eligible to receive services? How are services accessed? When can I expect to receive Services? And more… He will also address why there is such a LONG wait for some services and how you can become involved to help reduce the waiting lists.

SPEAKER BIO
Jeff Miller - Jeff has held various policy related positions at Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) starting in 2006, including work in the areas of health care access, community integration, and special education. He is currently a Sr. Policy Specialist. In addition to extensive professional experience, Jeff is able to share his personal experiences as a father of a son with disabilities. Jeff received his law degree from the University of Louisville School of Law and holds a B.A. in Speech Communication from the University of Houston.

A Look Ahead Mini Conference Series
Saturday, August 8, 2026
9 am - 2:30 pm
313 North Center Street
Arlington, Texas 76011

⭐️ Pre-registration ($20) required. Registration includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

⭐️ Limited stipends available for individuals with disabilities and family members. Please request a stipend .ly/ALAStipendRequest

⭐️ Reserve your spot at:
www.alookaheadseries.com. Registration will close when capacity is met.

⭐️ Texas Educator and Social Worker CEUs available and included in the registration fee.

⭐️ Sponsorships and Exhibitor Space available. 📧 Email: [email protected] for additional information.

07/27/2026

SDG member Alannah Puente is leading a discussion at the Arlington Public Library as part of their Neurodiverse programming.

George W Hawkes Downtown Library
100 S Center St. Arlington, TX 76010

7pm until 8pm
Wednesday July 29th

Why do some tasks feel impossible to start or stop? Why You Keep Getting “Stuck” and What to Do About It — A Neurodiversity-Focused Discussion explores why task switching can be challenging for autistic and other neurodivergent people, how "getting stuck" can show up in everyday life, and practical strategies for working through it. This program is for ages 13 and up.

See you Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library.

07/21/2026

Thank You to everyone who came to celebrate Disability Pride month with us this Saturday Finn's Place