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Team Abilities Seeks Families, Vendors and Community Participants for the Great Pumpkin Adventure
TEAM Abilities is inviting families, businesses, community organizations, vendors, and volunteers to participate in THE GREAT PUMPKIN ADVENTURE, a FREE, superhero-themed, all-abilities Trunk-or-Treat celebration on Saturday, October 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, at TEAM Abilities, 8448 Highway 242 in Conroe.Designed to bring together individuals of all abilities for a morning of Halloween excitement, the event will feature superhero-inspired trunks, games, music, a costume parade, golden...
Build Your Future in Healthcare: Free Workshop Opens Door to Business Ownership Team Abilities Foun
On Thursday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Houston entrepreneur Rachel Jelks, founder of TEAM Abilities, will host DREAM IT. DO IT., a FREE, hands-on workshop introducing participants to the business of providing residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The workshop will be held at 140 Cypress Station Drive, Conference Room, Houston, Texas 77090, near FM 1960 and Interstate 45.
Dream It. Do It. — Rachel Jelks Coaches Entrepreneurs in the Disability Service Industry
Rachel Jelks, Founder & CEO of TEAM Abilities hosts workshop for entrepreneurs HOUSTON, TEXAS-- What if your next business venture could provide a path toward financial independence while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others?For established businesswoman Rachel Jelks, founder of TEAM Abilities, that opportunity became a reality in 2010 when she established her company to serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
More Than a Job: Patricia and Sybil Find Purpose, Pride and Opportunity at Team Café
More Than a Job: Patricia and Sybil Find Purpose, Pride and Opportunity at TEAM Café SPRING, TX -- When customers walk into TEAM Café in Spring, they may see Patricia and Sybil preparing an order, helping behind the counter or taking care of one of the many jobs required to keep a café running.What customers may not immediately see is everything that job represents.Independence. Confidence. Responsibility. Purpose.
Team Abilities Invites Local Law Enforcement to “Coffee With a Cop” Drive-Thru Breakfast
Team Members will enjoy the opportunity to be the ones doing the serving CONROE, Tx --TEAM Abilities is inviting local peace officers to cruise through for breakfast, hot coffee and a heartfelt thank-you during its Coffee with a Cop Drive-Thru on Wednesday, October 7, from 9 to 10 a.m. at TEAM Abilities, 8448 Hwy 242 in Conroe.The complimentary event gives TEAM Abilities Team Members an opportunity to turn the tables and serve those who serve them and their community every day.Officers can...
2027 Miss Yellow Rose State Ultimate USA Princess Emma-Jean Gives Back at Team Café
7-year old titleholder puts her platform supporting people with special needs into action during National Disability Employment Awareness Month SPRING, TX -- Emma-Jean, the 2027 Miss Yellow Rose State Ultimate USA Princess, will trade her crown for an apron this Friday as she volunteers alongside Team Members at TEAM Café, a Spring-area café providing vocational training and meaningful real-world experiences for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.As part of her platform,...
Team Abilities to Open Team Café at the Antique Gallery of Houston
SPRING, TX -- TEAM Abilities is bringing something new to the table with the opening of TEAM Café, a community café where Every Order Creates Opportunity.
Seven-year-old 2027 Miss Yellow Rose Launches 'Shine Bright Through Reading' Honoring Dolly Parton’s Legacy of Literacy
Emma-Jean Jelks encourages families to "Be A Dolly" Emma-Jean Jelks offers curbside library bench opportunity Emma-Jean Jelks encourages others to Shine Bright through Reading Seven-year-old encourages others to "Be a Dolly" with literacy platform SPRING, TX, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- Seven-year-old Spring native Emma-Jean Jelks is proving that you’re never too young to make a difference in your community.
NONVERBAL ELLA 'SAYS YES TO THE DRESS'—AND 7 MILLION PEOPLE AGREE
A Twirl That Made the World Smile HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- When Ella, a nonverbal adult with special needs, found the perfect gown at a recent prom-dress event hosted by TEAM Abilities, she didn't need words to tell anyone how she felt. She simply twirled—and the world understood.
Team Abilities Hosts Neon Rodeo Prom Event
CONROE, TX -- Everybody deserves a chance to dress up, hit the dance floor and experience the fun of PROM! PROM EVENT OFFERED FREE TO IDD COMMUNITY TEAM Abilities will host its Neon Rodeo Prom on Friday, September 25, from 5–7 p.m. at TEAM Abilities, 8448 Hwy 242, Conroe, Texas 77385. The event is FREE and open to members of the IDD community, offering an inclusive evening filled with dinner, dancing, games, music, friendship and plenty of Neon Rodeo fun.
Chelsea Edwards, Fox 26 News, to Emcee Special Needs Pageant
CONROE, TX — She’s known for conversation, connection and bringing plenty of personality to Houston television. Now Chelsea Edwards, FOX 26 News talk host and host of Chattin’ with Chelsea, is bringing that energy to a very special stage as emcee of the Sparkle & Shine All Abilities Pageant, Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Conroe.
Team Abilities Launches Special Needs “Great Pumpkin Adventure” Trunk-Or-Treat Event
CONROE, TX -- TEAM Abilities will host its first-ever Great Pumpkin Adventure: An All-Abilities Superhero Trunk-or-Treat, from 10 a.m. to noon at TEAM Abilities, 8448 Hwy 242, Conroe, TX 77385.
Special Needs Event Celebrates Worth, Belonging
CONROE, TX -- TEAM Abilities and Sparkle Events will host Sparkle & Shine: A Celebration of Confidence, Worth & Belonging on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at TEAM Abilities, 8448 Hwy 242, Conroe, TX 77385.
Team Abilities Hosts Free Back-To-School Event for Special Needs
SPRING, TX — As families across the country prepare for a new school year, millions of students with disabilities will return to classrooms and school communities. Federal education data show that roughly 7.5 million children and students ages 3–21 are served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, representing about 15 percent of public school enrollment.
Team Abilities Hosts Free “Hello Summer” Event for IDD Community, June 5
SPRING, TX -- TEAM Abilities is welcoming the community to kick off the season with its free Hello Summer Celebration on Friday, June 5, from Noon to 2:00 PM at TEAM Abilities ISS, located at 611 Westridge Drive, Spring, Texas 77380.
When High School Ends… Then What?
THE WOODLANDS, TX -- As graduation approaches for students with special needs, many families are asking an emotional and urgent question: What happens next? Families of Students with Special Needs Face Critical Transition Decisions Beyond Graduation For parents of students aging out of the public school system, the transition into adulthood can feel overwhelming.
Team Abilities Celebrates 16 Years of Service With Community Anniversary Event, Program Tours
Spring, TX — TEAM Abilities is proud to celebrate 16 years of serving adults with special needs with a vibrant community Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, May 14 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at 611 Westridge Drive, Spring, TX 77380. Tour TEAM Abilities, Summer Camp Info This milestone event will bring together families, community members, and supporters for an evening of connection, celebration, and discovery.
Team Abilities to Host High-Energy Job Fair & Vendor Expo Featuring Top Houston-Area Employers
Spring, TX — TEAM Abilities is excited to invite the community to a dynamic and opportunity-filled Job Fair & Vendor Expo on Thursday, April 23 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 611 Westridge Drive, Spring, TX 77380. Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Considered. This is more than a job fair—it’s a one-stop shop for your career ambitions.
Team Abilities Hosts Job Fair & Vendor Expo to Connect Community, Careers, and Opportunity
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Considered. Spring, TX — TEAM Abilities is proud to host a Job Fair & Vendor Expo on Thursday, April 23 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at its Spring location, bringing together local businesses, job seekers, and community members for a dynamic and engaging event focused on opportunity and connection.
15 Reasons Why my 15 yo Doesn't Have her own Smartphone (yet)
When a teen (or tween) gets their own personal smartphone is a hot topic amongst the parenting crowd. Most of us have probably heard of the “wait until 8th” campaign that encourages parents to not buy or give their kids cellular devices until 8th grade. But we’ve taken this even further. Our 15 yo daughter, who has entered her sophomore year at a local public high school, still does not own her own cell phone.
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How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers - Child Mind Institute
Many parents worry about how exposure to technology might affect toddlers developmentally. We know our preschoolers are picking up new social and cognitive skills at a stunning pace, and we don’t want hours spent glued to an iPad to impede that. But adolescence is an equally important period of rapid development, and too few of us are paying attention to how our teenagers’ use of technology—much more intense and intimate than a 3-year-old playing with dad’s iPhone—is affecting them.
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