On the Brighter Side

08/18/2026

On the Brighter Side is excited to share the formation of our new Special Olympics delegation for Texas Area 10. We are currently forming our bowling team and welcome new participants.

For information on joining our delegation, please contact Kate Suileabhain at [email protected].

08/17/2026

Please note the information below is from the Ellis County Bar Association. We are not affilliated with this event, we are just sharing the information for anyone interested in attending.

The Ellis County Bar Association is hosting a FREE Guardianship Forum for Special-Needs Families on Saturday, September 26 from 1–5PM at Waxahachie Bible Church.

08/11/2026

If you're a parent or family member of someone with special needs, questions about guardianship probably come up—whether you need it, what alternatives exist, or how government benefits actually work.

The Ellis County Bar Association is hosting a Guardianship Forum specifically for special-needs families. It's free, it's practical, and you'll hear directly from experienced attorneys and community providers.

GUARDIANSHIP FORUM FOR SPECIAL-NEEDS FAMILIES
Saturday, September 26, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Waxahachie Bible Church
621 Grand Ave. N., Waxahachie, TX 75165
What You'll Learn:
• Guardianship overview and how the process works
• Alternatives to guardianship you may not know about
• Government benefits and Medicaid eligibility
• Ellis County resources and service providers
Who's Speaking:
• Cassandra Payton (Cantey Hanger LLP) – Alternatives to Guardianship
• Stephen Crane (Crane Law Firm, PLLC) – Guardianship Overview
• Lindsey Hughes (Hale Law Firm, PLLC) – Government Benefits & Medicaid
• Michael Boler (Bridges Training Foundation) – Community Resources & Health and Human Services Resources

Plus: Free lunch from Love Your Neighbor food truck (starts at noon)

All four sessions include time for questions, so bring whatever's on your mind.

RSVP Here:
Email: [email protected]

Questions?
Contact us at [email protected].
See you there!!

08/10/2026

Player registration link for Miracle League of Ellis County Fall Ball is below!

⚾️ FALL BALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN:

https://dallas.recliquecore.com/programs/81054116/adaptive-sports/?locations=15&_gl=1*mlazli*_gcl_au*NTAwNTMzMTQ0LjE3ODYzOTAyMDg.*_ga*MTI5NTY4MzkwNC4xNzg2MzkwMjA5*_ga_1HSVCG2NC3*czE3ODYzOTAyMDgkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODYzOTAzNDkkajU0JGwwJGgxODU2NTEyMTQ5

08/07/2026

This was shared by a group called Raising Texas Voices, which is conducting a research study led by the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing.
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Want to impact disability advocacy and training in Texas? Take this survey from the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing. Your answers will help Texas disability programs better support families like yours.

To learn more about our research project, go here: raisingtexasvoices.org

07/30/2026

Hope you can join us on August 4th!

07/27/2026

We are planing our first ever Home Run Handbag Bingo benefiting The Miracle League of Ellis County! We need MORE HELPERS to help us make this fundraiser a success for our league. If you would like to join the virtual planning call, tomorrow at 3pm... please email [email protected] to get the meeting invite link. It takes a village! Thank you.

07/23/2026

Looking for great deals while supporting a great cause? 🛍️ Join TBHC Foster Care and Adoption for their Community Garage Sale this Friday & Saturday, July 24–25, from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on their Waxahachie campus!

Come shop a variety of treasures, connect with the community, and support the important work TBHC does for children and families through foster care and adoption.

📅 Friday & Saturday, July 24–25
🕖 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 TBHC Foster Care & Adoption – Waxahachie Campus | 629 Farley St. Waxahachie, TX

07/22/2026

07/10/2026

Don't forget - on July 16, On the Brighter Side will receive 20% of fundraiser sales during this all-day (10:30am-10:00pm) fundraiser at MOD Pizza in Waxahachie at 1400 N. Hwy 77, Waxahachie, TX 75165. Participate anytime on Jul 16 by ordering online (orders.modpizza.com) using the code MODGIVES20 or by visiting this MOD Pizza location and showing the fundraiser flyer or mentioning the fundraiser at checkout. It's easy as pie!