welcome to family weekend retreat
June 2 - 4, 2023
Para Español: https://go.texasdeafed.org/FWR2023espanol
The Statewide Outreach Center at the Texas School for the Deaf (SOC at TSD) is delighted to host our flagship Family Weekend Retreat (FWR) on the beautiful TSD campus. Give yourself a pat on the back! By coming to this event, you are ensuring that your child(ren) are on the path to becoming the person they want to be.
Our theme this year is Superpowers! We have a full weekend planned for you that will be fun and educational. Many families attending may have similar experiences as yours on this journey of raising a child who is deaf or hard of hearing, so we hope that you will learn from one another. Please take time to connect with the various Deaf and hard of hearing adults (presenters, staff, etc.). They welcome this opportunity to learn your stories, share their own, and offer insight into types of support or resources that have been the most beneficial to them.
Enjoy your weekend!!
Schedule
What is Family Weekend Retreat?
Family Weekend Retreat (FWR) is a special weekend in Austin for families with deaf and hard of hearing children hosted by the Statewide Outreach Center at Texas School for the Deaf. This retreat is for Texas families with deaf or hard of hearing children, 6 months-18 years, and their hearing siblings.
Adults will attend educational workshops and learn about the many opportunities for communication and education for deaf and hard of hearing children.
Workshop presenters include a variety of professionals as well as parents and deaf and hard of hearing adults.
There will also be many activities where families can meet each other. Child, youth and teen care are offered in a camp-like atmosphere supervised by qualified staff.
The Locations
Texas School for the Deaf
1102 S. Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
The social activities, lodging, and childcare will be held in this location for the weekend.
St. Edwards University
3001 S. Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704