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Texas

The Williams Syndrome Association is organized into 19 regions across the United States. Texas is split into two regions. The northern portion of Texas is part of the South Central region, and the southern portion of the state is part of the South Texas region. Each region works to provide resource information and social and educational opportunities to its members. Volunteers are standing by in each state within the regions (parents and grandparents who can provide resources and information) to speak with new families or any families needing support. They are joined by many other volunteers who work hard to facilitate gatherings such as picnics, conferences, and fundraisers. 

Below you will find the name(s) and contact email addresses of your state's Family Support Network volunteer(s).

Family Support Volunteer:
Jan Beard of Scurry, Texas
Email

Areas of focus: adults, Dream Team.

Local Facebook Group:
Family Support Volunteer:
Jeannetta Denman of Spring, Texas
Email

Areas of focus: new diagnosis, children, teens.

Local Facebook Group:
Family Support Specialist:
Amanda McNew of Plano, Texas
Email

Areas of focus: new diagnosis, children, WS/Autism dual diagnosis, complex communicators

Local Facebook Group:
Family Support Volunteer:
Elsa Rodriguez of Humble, Texas
Email

Areas of focus: adults, speaks Spanish

Local Facebook Group:
Family Support Specialist:
Ashley Bennett-Sigmund of Hockley, Texas
Email

Areas of focus: new diagnosis, children, social events.

Local Facebook Group:

Upcoming Events in TX

Listen & Learn: "Sold a Story" meets Williams Syndrome: Session 4

Mon, 03/27/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

Only Child Family Support Group - March 2023

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

Parents/Caregivers of Adults & Children with WS and Anxiety April 2023 Meeting

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

Listen & Learn: "Sold a Story" meets Williams Syndrome: Session 5

Mon, 04/10/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

Parents/Caregivers of Adults with WS and Challenging Behaviors April 2023 Meeting

Wed, 04/12/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

Grandparent Family Support Group - April 2023

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

WSA Cypress TX Walk 2023

Sat, 04/15/2023 - 11:00 am EDT

Parents/Caregivers of Children 4 and under with WS April 2023 Meeting

Mon, 04/17/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

Parents/Caregivers of Individuals with WS-Autism Dual Diagnosis April 2023 Meeting

Thu, 04/20/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

Listen & Learn: "Sold a Story" meets Williams Syndrome: Session 6

Mon, 04/24/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

Only Child Family Support Group - April 2023

Wed, 04/26/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

Parents/Caregivers of Adults & Children with WS and Anxiety May 2023 Meeting

Tue, 05/02/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

Parents/Caregivers of Adults with WS and Challenging Behaviors May 2023 Meeting

Wed, 05/10/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

Grandparent Family Support Group - May 2023

Thu, 05/11/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

WSA Lamesa TX Walk 2023

Sat, 05/13/2023 - 10:30 am EDT

Parents/Caregivers of Children 4 and under with WS May 2023 Meeting

Mon, 05/15/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

Parents/Caregivers of Individuals with WS-Autism Dual Diagnosis May 2023 Meeting

Thu, 05/18/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

Only Child Family Support Group - May 2023

Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

WSA Plano TX Walk 2023

Sat, 05/27/2023 - 11:00 am EDT

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248.244.2229
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Inclusion statement

The WSA upholds the following positions on inclusion.  We believe that:

  • everyone benefits when individuals with WS are meaningfully included in educational, work, and community settings
  • individuals with WS should receive all necessary supports and services to fully participate in their family lives, communities, and society as a whole
  • high expectations should be the norm, and that individuals with WS and their families should decide how they best learn, work, and enjoy social settings
  • “inclusion” is not one-size-fits-all, and will look different for each family based on each individual’s desires and needs
  • inclusion creates a sense of belonging in society, meaningful relationships, and opportunities to achieve dreams

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