Student Support Services

✨ Day 1 highlights are here! ✨

We’re kicking off with meaningful conversations, powerful stories, and connections that bring our community together. 🤟

From exploring Deaf & Hearing Culture, hearing an inspiring journey of Thriving as a Deaf Physician, to connecting families through Texas Family Connections, this is what community is all about!

Together, we learn, grow, and support one another.

Visual Description: A large text on the top of the reel: Day Two: FWR 2026 Kick Off! The FWR logo is on the bottom of the clip with a horse and the sun. Clips of the morning FWR 2026 Kick Off with the Student Support Services and the Statewide Outreach Center, introducing the Deaf and Hearing Culture, and the opening keynote of "Thriving as a Deaf Physician." Two clips of the audience listening to the presenters. The two presenters have the short clips of their presentations. Lastly, connecting with families who have the child(ren) who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing to share their journeys.

Transcript: Introducing the partnership between the Student Support Services and the Statewide Outreach Center. Starting strong with Deaf & Hearing Culture! I am presenting on Deaf and Hearing cultures. I think it is an important topic for families to understand the differences so that way they will feel a little less fear. To see the tendencies of Deaf and Hearing cultures and able to accommodate the cultures. It is a good way for the families to feel comfortable to work with their Deaf/Hard of Hearing children. Thriving as a Deaf Physician. Hello, I am presenting at FWR about my experiences as a Deaf person growing up in mainstream education and my experiences as a Deaf physician. Also, the importance of families to have support, communication, language, accessibility, and the community. Texas Family Connections: Meet families who share the same journey.

✨ IT’S HERE… Welcome to FWR 2026!

The excitement, connections, learning, and unforgettable moments begin NOW!

We’re ready for an incredible experience filled with family, fun, and empowerment. Follow along as we capture the memories and celebrate this amazing weekend!

Visual Description: 11 people are in this clip, saying "Welcome to FWR!" with our enthusiasm! The FWR logo is on the bottom of the reel with the horse and the yellow sun.

Transcript: Welcome to FWR! Welcome to FWR, Family Weekend Retreat. See you there! Welcome to FWR! Welcome to FWR! ¡Hola! Welcome to Family Weekend Retreat! Hi! Welcome to FWR! See you there! See you there! Hi! Welcome to FWR! Welcome to FWR! Hello! Welcome to FWR 2026! Hello! Welcome to FWR! Cannot wait to see you!

🌟 Meet Our Camp Counselors for CyberBotics Camp! 🌟

Our dedicated camp counselors are ready for the cyber world!

Stay tuned as we introduce the incredible individuals who will help make camp magic happen this summer!

Visual Description: 11 people in the clip, taking turns to sign a few words!

Transcript: Welcome to CyberBotics Camp! We have the CHAMP staff! We will build the drone kit and we will compete! We will build several kits! Are you ready for the cyber world?! We will be on field trips! Swimming, watching the soccer game! It will be so fun! Arcades and movie nights! Campers will be exhausted! Ready for bedtime and a dream! Wake up and be ready for the day! Time to go to CyberBotics Camp!

🌟 Meet Our Camp Counselors for STEAM Camp! 🌟

Our dedicated camp counselors are ready to make this summer a very exciting adventure!

Stay tuned as we introduce the incredible individuals who will help make camp magic happen this summer!

Visual Description: A total of 12 people in the clip and each person signs a few words related to STEAM Camp.

Transcript: S = Science, T = Technology, E = Engineering, A = Art, M = Math, Camp! Field Trips! Adventure Time! Sunset... Tuck the campers in! Bedtime! Watching the campers overnight! Wake up and get ready for a new day!

🌟 Meet Our Camp Counselors for HorizonBound Camp! 🌟

Our dedicated camp counselors are ready to make this summer a very adventurous experience!

Stay tuned as we introduce the incredible individuals who will help make camp magic happen this summer!

Visual Description: The camera follows the each person saying a few words!

Transcript: Welcome to HorizonBound Camp! I have the amazing staff! Are you ready?! Adventurous field trips! We will have plenty of fun! What will we do at the dorms?! More field trips and movie nights! Socialize with friends! Sunset, Tuck in! Bedtime, Dreaming and getting ready for the morning! Waking up... New day! Adventure begins again with students and have a lot of fun!

🌟 Meet Our Camp Counselors for Mission Possible Camp! 🌟

Our dedicated camp counselors are ready to make this summer an unforgettable experience as they guide, support, and take care of our K–5th grade campers!

Stay tuned as we introduce the incredible individuals who will help make camp magic happen this summer!

Visual Description: In the first clip, two people sign at the same time: "Mission"; the next clip shows two different people signing at the same time: "Possible". The third clip is of a person signing "Camp," and the last clip is of 5 people waving at the camera.

Transcript: Mission Possible Camp!

🌟 Meet Our Camp Counselors for Driver's Education Program! 🌟

Our dedicated camp counselors are ready for you to learn how to drive!

Stay tuned as we introduce the incredible individuals who will help make camp magic happen this summer!

Visual Description: The first 4 people signed in the order: Hello, drive safely and do not get in accidents! We will teach you on how NOT to get a ticket! I will teach you to not get distracted while driving! Safety first! Driver’s Education Program We are so excited to see and teach you how to use a seatbelt! The next clip of people waving at the camera.

🌟 Meet Our Camp Counselors for Exploratory Camp! 🌟

Our dedicated camp counselors are ready to make an adventurous experience for our campers!

Stay tuned as we introduce the incredible individuals who will help make camp magic happen this summer!

Visual Description: 10 individuals lined up and signed 1-4 words in order of: Sunrise, Wake up, get up, and be ready! Looking forward to see you at Exploratory Camp! We will make sure to feel safe and have fun! Sunset, Bedtime!

Transcript: Sunrise, Wake up, get up, and be ready! Looking forward to see you at Exploratory Camp! We will make sure to feel safe and have fun! Sunset, Bedtime!

🌟 Meet Our Camp Counselors for Tiny Tots Camp! 🌟

Our dedicated camp counselors are ready to make a positive impact every day.

Stay tuned as we introduce the incredible individuals who will help make camp magic happen this summer!

Visual Description: 5 individuals lined up and signed a word, and then signed a few words altogether at the end of the clip.

Transcript: Hello! Welcome to Tiny Tots Camp! See you soon!

Meet our last amazing instructor joining our Communication Skills Workshop 2026! ✨
Who are they, and what exciting topic will they be teaching this summer? You'll have to watch the reel to find out… 👀

See you this summer!

Visual Description: A man wearing a maroon shirt with a white background.

Transcript: Hi all! My name is Jia Zhang. I’m from Austin, Texas. My topic for this summer is TSDCaching! Yes, that’s right! We will explore! My advice is to have fun!