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December Update: Check out our SPECIAL LIFE Events Calendar by clicking on the second tab at the top of this screen to view holiday events and activities specifically adapted to accommodate children, teens and adults with disabilities and their families.
November 15, 2008: Over 100 people attended the YMCA's HOE DOWN & Country Dance for adaptive needs kids, teens and adults and their families! A very good time was had by all!
November 10, 2008: A SPECIAL LIFE Networking meeting was held at Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Participants included members from five different area churches who discussed integration of children, teens and adults with disabilities into holiday programs, activities and events and the first SPECIAL LIFE Holiday Event Calendar.
October 26, 2008: SPECIAL LIFE Volunteer Training was held at Faith Bible Church in The Woodlands, TX. Faith Bible Church is in the process of expanding their Joyful Blessings Special Needs Ministry to include second hour services.
October 18, 2008: SPECIAL LIFE Volunteer Training was held at Trinity Episcopal Church in The Woodlands, TX. Trinity Episcopal Church is in the process of starting up a new Special Needs Ministry with help and support from Special Life Network.
Sept 28, 2008: Special Life Network board meeting was held. Plans are being developed to support four key initiatives: Increase Awareness, Network Community Knowledge & Resources, Provide Education & Training, , and Transform Lives.
September 13, 2008: IKE disrupted the lives of many special needs families!!! Be prepared for the next time. For a Disaster Preparation Guide for individuals with Special Needs and their families go to:
http://www.houstontx.gov/oem/sguide.html
September 7, 2008: A SPECIAL LIFE Network Meeting was held Sunday September 7, 2008 and discussed Adaptations for the Visually Impaired. The meeting was hosted by Faith Bible Church in The Woodlands Texas.
August 14-16, 2008: The Texas Home School Coalition held its 2008 State Conference at the Marriott Waterway in The Woodlands, Texas. New this year is a Special Needs VBS program called Special Buddies which included 24 children and teens with disabilities. Special Life Network was one of several organizations that provided volunteer support to work this program.
July 27, 2008: Special Life Network hosted Ms. Ashton Dugger from Church of the Highlands in Birmingham Alabama on a tour of local Special Needs Ministries in The Woodlands, TX. The tour included the Joyful Blessings Ministry at Faith Bible Church, The Special Blessings Ministry at The Woodlands United Methodist Church, and discussions with church leaders at Fellowship of the Woodlands who is in the process of starting up a new Special Needs Ministry with support of Special Life Network.
June 29, 2008: Special Life Network held its 2Q board meeting and established the following network meeting schedule for 2008-2009 school year: Special Life Community Network Meetings will be held September 7, and November 9, in 2008, and January 11 and March 15, 2009 Locations to be determined soon. Meeting topics will include volunteer recruitment, how to start a special needs ministry, networking community resources.
May 18th, 2008: Special Life Network held its first community planning meetingto obtain input from other church and community leaders regarding our 2008-2009 Community Service Plan. If you could not make the meeting and would like to provide input, please send your ideas via email to
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April 26, 2008: Special Life Network hosted its first Celebration Breakfastfor Special Needs Ministry coordinators at the Black Walnut Cafe, in The Woodlands, Texas.
April 15th, 2008: Special Life Network celebrated its three-year anniversary as a non-profit corporation registered in the State of Texas. A special thanks to all the volunteers, parents, church leaders, and business leaders in the community who's active participation and / or contributions make the Special Life Network possible. Special Life Network is an approved 501(3)(c) charity organization.
March 30, 2008: Special Life Network held its 24th SPECIAL LIFE Community Networking Meeting at Grace Crossing Community Church of Christ at 105 and 1488 in Conroe, TX. A facilitated discussion on Networking Resources to Support Disability Ministries took place. SPECIAL LIFECommunity Networking Meetings are held four time per year. The next meeting will be in the August/Sept time-frame.
March 6, 2008 Special Life Network participated in a Conroe Independent School District's transition fair for families that care for children, teens or adults with disabilities.
February 29, 2008: Special Life Network supported the Houston Live Stock and Rodeo’s Top Hands Horse Show, an adaptive competition for children with disabilities. The competition was held at the Reliant Centerand started 2 days prior to the official opening of the Rodeo. Eighteen children from the Conroe YMCA’s Leap of Faith Program participated in the competition.
January 27, 2008: Special Life Network held its 23rd SPECIAL LIFE Community Networking Meeting at Grace Crossing Community Church of Christ. Thirteen people were present representing eight different churches in the community. Discussion focused on How to develop and implement a Special Needs Ministry that enables children, teens and adults with disabilities (and their families) to participate in church programs, activities and events.
Dec 15, 2007: Special Life Network donated $1000 to the Conroe YMCA for adaptive programs support. The contribution will help support the purchase of a swimming pool lift and the development of more adaptive programs by their newly hired certified recreation therapist Krista Ripley who will specialize in this area. The YMCA has done an outstanding job responding to the community need since they first met with Special Life Network in October 2006.
November 29, 2007: Special Life Network partnered with West Conroe Baptist Church who hosted Bethlehem City 2007, a drive-thru Christmas experiencefor the entire family. The event included a live presentation of the Birth & Life of Christ. Special accommodations were made for families that cared for a child, teen or adult with a disability. The church also announced their new Special Needs Ministry. For more information about the ministry contact Kandis Dennis Phone: 936-760-1911; website:http://www.wcbc.us/wcb/home
November 12, 2007: SPECIAL LIFE Community Network Meeting. A facilitated discussion on Networking Resources to Support Disability Ministries was hosted by Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Oak Ridge North, Texas. http://www.orbchurch.org/ Monday Nov 12, 7-9pm
Oct 6, 2007: Special Life Network participated in an Autism Disability Resource Fair and Conference sponsored by The Northwest Houston Chapter Autism Society of America and hosted by Graceview Baptist Church in Tomball, Texas. Over 200 people attended.
Sep 30, 2007: SPECIAL LIFE Community Network meeting with a facilitated discussion on Starting a New Disability Ministry was held and hosted by Faith Bible Church, The Woodlands, Texas.
Aug 20, 2007: SPECIAL LIFE American Sign Language classes started. Classes open to community and attended by special needs ministry coordinators, volunteers, parents, school district personal and community organization staff (i.e. YMCA)
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