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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!

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.

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