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MHI's next cooking class is coming up on March 12th! Participants will get to make Bunny Bread. The cooking classes following this one will be Gluten Free Pasta Salad on April 9th and Breakfast Tortillas on May 14th.

Cooking class is held at Hometown Heroes on the second Thursday of each month from 2:15PM to 3:15PM. Be sure to register online on our program calendar at: https://mhitx.org/program-calender/
Space is limited!

A reminder that our next Basic Counting and Basic Classifying Money classes are this week on the 5th. There is still time to register at https://mhitx.org/program-calender

Classes will be held on the following Thursdays this March at Friendswood Library rary from 1PM to 2PM:
- March 5th, 19th, and 26th

If you have questions, please call 1-888-307-9639 and press option 1.

Check out the schedule for our upcoming Money Skills classes! There are two options:

1. Basic Counting Money
Participants will work on counting different quantities of coins and bills
and use their phone or calculator as needed.

2. Basic Classifying Money
Participants will work on classifying different coins and bills and
identifying the value of each one. Once these skills are achieved, they will
use their phone or calculator to add and subtract currency amounts.

Classes will be held on the following Thursdays at from
1PM to 2PM:
- February 26th
- March 5th, 19th, and 26th
- April 2nd, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
- May 7th

You can register Online at: https://mhitx.org/program-calender/

If you have questions, please call 1-888-307-9639 and press option 1.

Mounting Horizons will be hosting a group discussion on disaster resiliency on February 28th, 2026 in collaboration with Texas State Independent Living Council. This workshop is an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to share their experiences have experienced disasters in our area - the feedback shared will allow the Texas State Independent Living Council to create better training to help people with disabilities stay safe and prepared during disasters.

You can register for this event at: https://mhitx.org/event/disaster-preparation-focus-group-meeting/ or by scanning the QR Code on the included flyer.
Date and Time: 02/28/2026 from 11:30AM to 1:30PM
Location: College of the Mainland Conference Center, Room 135C
1200 N Amburn Rd., Texas City, TX 77591
Lunch provided and transportation is available upon request. Please note: Registration is required.

For questions or for more information about the event, contact us by phone at 1-888-307-9639 OR e-mail us at [email protected]

Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities's Texas Partners in Policymaking
is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 class. "This program is about building bridges between advocates, policymakers, and communities. Over six weekend sessions, Partners equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to influence policy and drive progress that shapes a better future for Texans with disabilities. If you’re ready to take action, this is your chance to join a network of changemakers who believe in creating systems that work for everyone."

Learn more about the program at: https://txpartners.org/apply/
You are eligible to apply if you are:
1. an adult with DD or a family member of someone with DD;
2. currently living in Texas; and
3. ready to share your experiences and learn from others with different perspectives

How to Apply:
The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT. The application link is: https://tea.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Uxq9hvpJQ3Ywaq

Need assistance? Contact Partners facilitator, Brianna TenBrink at [email protected] or reach out to an MHI advocate if needing help submitting your application.

We wanted to share this fantastic resource from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, as Texans with disabilities prepare for the winter storm approaching this weekend.

Emergency Preparedness For People With Paralysis Designed to be one of the most comprehensive, crucial resources that aid national organizations, people living with paralysis, and their caretakers in preparing for emergencies and impending weather.

Join us for our next cooking class on 12/11/2025, where participants will learn how to make Sesame Ginger Chicken Stir Fry! Registration is required - if you haven't already, be sure to register at: https://mhitx.org/event/cooking-class-sesame-ginger-chicken-stir-fry/

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation are hosting a webinar on accessible air travel for travelers living with disabilities, ahead of the winter holidays. The webinar will include a panel of advocates, coalition partners and agency officials and will provide the most up-to-date info on accessible air traveler.

Date: 12/10/2025
Time: 2PM
Register online at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9517575163629/WN_f47xvPmaQWuVqwWp2Vi2uw #/registration

Our next cooking class is this Thursday, 10.09.2025, from 2:15PM to 3:15PM. Participants will get to learn how to make Tuscan Meatballs and socialize with their peers. You can register to attend via: https://mhitx.org/event/cooking-class-oven-baked-tuscan-meatballs/

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is hosting a series of public meetings this month to get public feedback on the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for 2050. "The RTP outlines the region’s transportation vision, goals, and strategies. It also describes: what our transportation system looks like today, what we want it to look like in the future, and how we’ll reach those goals with specific projects."

The RTP covers a 13-county region. We're sharing information on two public meetings for Galveston residents taking place this Thursday, July 24th at 6:30PM-8PM. These meetings run at the same time - for residents closer to League City, you can attend in person at North County Annex, located at: 174 Calder Rd., League City, TX 77573. If you are closer to Texas City, the in person meeting is at the Mid-County Annex Coomunity room within Galveston County Health District at 9850-A104 Emmett F. Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX 77591. Residents of Galveston County that cannot attend in person can participate virtually during the meeting time via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81752106344?pwd=d7kgiZ0aeNjMbFx7uFGttdeYY5Rkos.1
H-GAC also offers assistance for the public meetings - "Need a language interpreter or other accommodations? Email [email protected] or call 832-821-2050."

In addition to public meetings, H-GAC has a survey that residents throughout the 13-county region can complete, providing feedback on what improvements they feel need to be made. MHI advocates are happy to assist with completing the survey, if you experience barriers to submitting it. You can call us at 1-888-307-9639 and press option 1.
The survey can be found at: https://engage.h-gac.com/embeds/projects/27493/survey-tools/24956