Easter Seals Greater Houston offers an extensive respite program where kids have fun in a safe environment while parents get a break. Â One of these respite programs that meets in Katy, Texas is for a group of teenagers 12-21 years,…
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BridgingApps Houston Meeting Focuses on Storytelling Apps
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The Integration and Effectiveness of iPads in Education
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