Below are recordings of our past virtual events for you to access at any time. Looking for upcoming events? You can view upcoming events and register here.
Navigating ALS
Navigating ALS is a special, four-part series designed for newly diagnosed families or those that are curious about the basics of the ALS journey.
Navigating ALS Session 1: What Is ALS?
Review the basics of ALS, what we do at ALS Texas, and available resources.
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Navigating ALS Session 2: Research
Learn the basics of ALS research and how to get involved with clinical trials.
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Navigating ALS Session 3: Employment & Insurance
Learn how to navigate employment and insurance after an ALS diagnosis.
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Navigating ALS Session 4: Multidisciplinary Clinics
Review the benefits of multidisciplinary care.
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Caregivers Workshops
Young Caregivers Aren’t Alone – with Gabriel Poveda: The Journey of a Young Caregiver
November 16, 2020
Young Care Givers Aren’t Alone – with Gabriel Poveda dives into the often-overlooked perspective of being a young caregiver of someone with ALS.
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Let’s Talk! with Diana Root: Candid Conversations about Being Both a Wife and Caregiver
November 11, 2020
Diana Root shares her perspective on being a caregiver and wife, and other caregivers discuss how the ALS journey has impacted their families.
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Trimming the Fat with Tyler Wood: A Husband’s Perspective of Caregiving
November 5, 2020
Watch this interview to hear as Tyler Wood shares a husband’s perspective on caregiving and the importance of self-care.
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Young Adult, Youth, and Children Workshops
ALS & Legacy
June 27, 2021
Gabriel Poveda discusses the legacy left behind by his late father and their family’s ALS journey.
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Family Talks Special Edition: The Gupta Family
September 19, 2020
Hear from seventeen-year-old Jothi Gupta, and meet her family including her Dad, Raghav, who is living with ALS today. ALS changed their lives, and they are owning it.
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Family Talks Part 1: Caring for Loved Ones
April 1, 2020
Children and parents will leave with an activity handbook to help serve as a companion in starting and continuing these open FAmiLy TalkS.
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Mental Health & Wellness
Stress Less On Purpose
A workshop for anyone affected by ALS interested in being intentional about managing stress.
Participants will receive an easy and effective first aid kit of exercises for easing your body’s reaction to stress, gain a renewed or clarified understanding of your gifts and personal “why”, and how trauma can help guide you in living life more PurposeFULLy.
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Running on Empty
A workshop on caregiver burnout and compassion fatigue.
For Caregivers of a person with ALS, taking time for self-care is more easily said than done. Do you have days or even weeks where you feel you are simply “Running on Empty”? Watch this presentation for a pitstop to refuel your tank!
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Meal Prep Demos
Cinco de Mayo Meal Prep Demo
May 5, 2021
Learn basic culinary skills and meal prep ideas to help make preparing meals easier!
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To Taste Cooking Demo
August 11, 2021
Learn the basics of nutrition, plus three easy-to-prepare and freezer friendly recipes.
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Clinical Series
Physical and Occupational Therapy
October 6, 2020
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Optimizing Nutrition in ALS
September 18, 2020
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication
September 8, 2020
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RQS Trilogy Workshop
August 28, 2020
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Cough Assistance and Suction Workshop
August 25, 2020
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Managing ALS in the Multidisciplinary Clinic
August 18, 2020
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Moving Forward in a Time of Change: COVID-19 – Understanding How a Crisis Affects the Way I Feel
August 12, 2020
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Educational Workshops
ALS & FTD
May 27, 2021
A presentation for caregivers dealing with issues related to ALS and frontotemporal dementia.
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Respiratory Issues in ALS: Presented by RQS
January 15, 2021
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Maintaining Independence at Home
May 13, 2020
Antoinette Verdone with ImproveAbility presents ideas on how you can maintain your independence at home, including options for accessibility.
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Dysphagia and Aspiration Pneumonia with ITF Pharma
May 8, 2020
Shekinah Roe, MSN, MBA, RN, Senior Medical Science Liaison will discuss the challenges of dysphagia and risk of aspiration pneumonia in the ALS patient.
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Control Bionics Speech Generating Device with Maddie Reinlein
April 15, 2020
The NN Trilogy is a speech-generating device that combines the power of eye control with NeuroNode technology.
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Exploring Assistive Technology Options
April 8, 2020
This presentation discusses different methods for communication, including low-tech communication boards and high-tech eye gaze devices.
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Elective Tracheostomy: The Decision Making Process for ALS Patients
April 3, 2020
Dr. Gregory Holt, PhD, RRT, and Director of Operations at Respiratory Quality Services and a Diplomate at the American Board of Sleep Medicine walks through the process of elective tracheostomy and the pros and cons of the procedure.
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Texas Chapter Events
2021 Walk to Defeat ALS Virtual Kick-Off
August 5, 2021
Watch this exciting presentation to learn why the Walk is important to Texans with ALS and how to start your own Walk team. PLUS meet your local Walk coordinators!
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Under Ballou Skies Party with a Purpose
May 13, 2021
Watch the virtual Party with a Purpose program for a virtual party, happy hour, and silent auction benefiting the ALS Association of Texas, hosted by CBS Austin Sports Director and ALS Texas Board Member, Bob Ballou. Together, we can create a world without ALS!
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ALS Texas Town Hall
May 4, 2021
See updates related to our local care programs, advocacy, and research, plus learn how our crucial Equipment Loan Program impacts Texans with ALS!
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Walk to Defeat ALS Opening Ceremony
October 31, 2020
Watch the virtual opening ceremony from the 2020 Walk to Defeat ALS.
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Cowtown Affair Live Stream
September 11, 2020
Join us for a virtual cowboy chic event showcasing Cowtown’s commitment to creating a world without ALS.
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Under Ballou Skies Live Stream
June 26, 2020
Join us for the virtual Under Ballou Skies Party Hosted by CBS Austin Sports Director and ALS Texas Board Member Bob Ballou.
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Virtual Town Hall
Join us for a Virtual Town Hall to how we are continuing to support Texans with ALS and making advances in research during COVID-19. Read a message from our Executive Director, Tanner Hockensmith, here.
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