FUNctional Abilities

06/05/2026

Due to inclement weather, Adaptive Swim night has been rescheduled to June 12th. Please use the QR code below to purchase tickets. Hope to see everyone there!

06/05/2026

Let’s meet our board members. Up first is me: Kristina Fisher-President
(And my husband of 23 years Gary Fisher)

Kristina Fisher is the founder and president of FUNctional Abilities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating FUN opportunities for individuals with special needs and their families. Inspired by her experiences as the mother of an adult daughter with profound disabilities, Kristina founded the organization to help families find connection, support, and opportunities for meaningful participation in their communities.
Through FUNctional Abilities, Kristina works to create welcoming programs that encourage learning, socialization, and independence at every ability level. She believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to build friendships, develop skills, experience new activities, and be an active part of a supportive community.
As a former teacher, caregiver, advocate, and nonprofit leader, Kristina brings both educational experience and personal understanding to her work. Her passion comes from walking the same path as many of the families served by the organization and understanding the importance of creating spaces where individuals with special needs can learn, grow, socialize, and thrive.
When she is not volunteering with FUNctional Abilities, Kristina enjoys writing, crocheting, exploring estate sales, and spending time with her husband, children, granddaughter, and many beloved pets.

05/31/2026

UPDATE: Event Rescheduled

We apologize for any inconvenience, but we have had several issues with making this event happen tonight--not the least of which is the unpredictable weather--so we are moving it to next Friday, June 12.

We will post a link for registration and more information just as soon as we can. Hope to see you there!

UPDATE: Event Rescheduled
We apologize for any inconvenience, but we have had several issues with making this event happen tonight--not the least of which is the unpredictable weather--so we are moving it to next Friday, June 12.
We will post a link for registration and more information just as soon as we can. Hope to see you there!

Sensory night at the Eagle Pointe Wave Pool!!

Friday, June 5

Eagle Pointe is reserving the wave pool for people of all ages with disabilities and up to three friends or family members. They'll have less intense wave action, quieter music, and three times the usual number of lifeguards!

Watch this space for a link to purchase $5 tickets!

05/29/2026

UPDATE: Event Rescheduled
We apologize for any inconvenience, but we have had several issues with making this event happen tonight--not the least of which is the unpredictable weather--so we are moving it to next Friday, June 12.
We will post a link for registration and more information just as soon as we can. Hope to see you there!

Sensory night at the Eagle Pointe Wave Pool!!

Friday, June 5

Eagle Pointe is reserving the wave pool for people of all ages with disabilities and up to three friends or family members. They'll have less intense wave action, quieter music, and three times the usual number of lifeguards!

Watch this space for a link to purchase $5 tickets!

05/18/2026

Join us this July 17-18th at the beautiful campus of Southwestern University for the 21st Annual TxP2P Parent Statewide Conference! This year brings exciting updates, including a new location and a more affordable, all-inclusive experience.

Registration is less than half the cost of last year for families and includes suite-style dorm lodging, full access to all sessions, and meals in the campus dining hall - featuring omelet, vegan, allergy-free and pizza bars, plus a grill for burgers. Enjoy maximum flexibility with breakout sessions—no pre-selection required. Simply
choose from topics like Advocacy, Behavior, Transition, and Special Education when you arrive.

We will have the sessions and presenter list available soon!

Designed with families in mind, the conference offers safe, on-site childcare throughout conference hours, so you can fully engage in sessions. Teens and young adults can join the Peer-to-Peer Summit, while siblings can participate in our popular Sibshops - each offering meaningful, age-appropriate experiences (see program
details for specific requirements).

And don’t miss Family Fun Night on Friday from 5–7 p.m., an evening of games and activities hosted by sponsors, and a great opportunity to connect with both new and familiar faces. Experience a weekend of learning, support and community in the heart of Georgetown! We look forward to seeing you there!
English Packet:https://www.txp2p.org/Media/files/2026-Statewide-Conf-Packet-english-FINAL.pdf

Spanish Packet:https://www.txp2p.org/Media/files/2026-Statewide-Conf-Packet-Spanish-Final.pdf

Register here: https://fs12.formsite.com/txp2porg/w7lo8ewnol/index

04/25/2026

04/05/2026

Y'ALL BLEW US AWAY! What a great turnout at our 3rd annual special needs Easter egg hunt! We loved talking with all of you and your kids and loved ones and making our community a little closer.

HUGE thank yous to:
- Chick-fil-a for all the nuggets, sauces, and cookies and especially for bringing the special guest--the cow 🐮
- HEB for all the chips and drinks! 🧊
- West Chambers Pilots Club members Deana and Judy for showing up and helping every way they could 💕
- Several BH PALs and NHS students for helping kids make crafts, hunt eggs, and decorate cookies and for helping up set up, clean up, and not lose our minds 🦅
- Chase F. for bringing the Easter bunny to life 🐰
- All of you who donated eggs, candy, treats, decor, and crafts--the kids loved every single one! 🎁
- ESPECIALLY everyone who attended! You make all the hard work worth it. We love seeing your smiles!! 🥰

We love our community!

03/25/2026

Registration for our Easter Egg Hunt ends THIS Saturday! 🐰
Time to register for our 3rd annual Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt! Please share with special needs family and friends, all ages are welcome for this free event but registration is required!
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/dRY293uN3Tr4WrQR6
We are also accepting donations via PayPal, Venmo, and our Amazon Easter wish list.
We are so grateful for everyone's support, we couldn't do this without our amazing community! Our wish list is almost complete! 💓
https://www.paypal.biz/FUNctionalAbilities
https://www.venmo.com/u/FUNctionalAbilities
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HBCI4TJQ67YW...

03/24/2026

Y,all, we have received almost everything on our list! We absolutely could not put this event on without you. We are so touched by the donations and words of encouragement y'all have sent our way. THANK YOU so much!

We have a few remaining items, namely some healthier options for kids who can't have red dyes or other ingredients and some decorations and crafts. With just a week and a half to go, we're optimistic that it will all come together beautifully! If you'd like to send something our way, please check out the list below:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HBCI4TJQ67YW?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_8

And thank you again!

03/09/2026

UPDATE: If you tried the link earlier and it didn't work, please try the new one below. And thanks for alerting us!

Okay, village! Y'all always come through for us, and we are so grateful. We need your help again to make our 3rd Annual Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt an enormous success!

We need crafts, egg fillers, toys, temporary tattoos, and party decorations to make this event super special for our special egg hunters. If you would like to help, please check out our Amazon wishlist. It's set up to deliver straight to us. And please put your name as the sender so we know who to thank!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HBCI4TJQ67YW?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_8

THANKS AGAIN!