Events and Classes
Attorney Boyd Handley offers free information sessions on a variety of topics including Guardianship & Alternatives to Guardianship, The Special Needs Toolkit, Special Needs Trusts, and Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts). If you'd like Attorney Handley to speak at your organization, house of worship, school or community, please contact The Handley Law Office at 281.703.3616. He provides this service in person or by Zoom, free of charge.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Watch this space for additional events as they are added.
Magnolia ISD Say Boo to Barriers Resource Fair & Presentation (Supported Decision Making & Guardianship)
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Magnolia Event Center
11659 FM 1488
Magnolia, TX 77354
The "Say Boo to Barriers" Resource Fair is an excellent opportunity to visit with community partners who will have information tables and resources for attendees. The Handley Law Office will be there with a free, comprehensive 32-page resource guide for families to take home. In addition, Attorney Boyd Handley will have a presentation about Supported Decision-Making Agreements, Guardianship, and Alternatives to Guardianship. If you're wondering which option is best for your child now or in the future, this is a great presentation to attend to get expert information from the father of an adult daughter with disabilities.
Aldine ISD Transition EXPO
Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
M.O. Campbell Center
1865 Aldine Bender, FM 525
Houston, TX 77032
Aldine ISD is hosting their annual Transition Expo to connect families with disability tools and resources. Community partners and organizations will be there to help students and families in gaining knowledge and access to resources available in the greater Houston community. The Handley Law Office, PLLC will have an information table with resources to hand out to attendees, including the comprehensive "Special Needs Toolkit", a 32-page guide for all stages to your family. Attorney Boyd Handley will also be discussing the "Special Needs Toolkit" in a presentation that day. This guide and presentation covers Wills, Trusts (including Special Needs Trusts), Guardianship & Alternatives to Guardianship, Waiver Programs, and other pertinent information to help families navigate the often complex special needs planning.
The Arc of Fort Bend County Fall Disability Resource Fair
Saturday, November 7, 2026
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Clements High School (Gymnasium)
4200 Elkins Rd.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
This annual festival features up to 50 vendors in the disability community. The event is held in conjunction with the Clements High School National Honor Society's Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs. The festival features games, crafts, and activities for children with special needs ages 5-13 with special needs and their siblings. While the children are enjoying the festival, caregivers can visit the resource fair to learn about a variety of disability resources and services in the community. Team Handley from The Handley Law Office will have an information table full of resources, including the comprehensive Special Needs Toolkit and the resource document from TEA about Waiver Programs.
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Gateway Academy Transition Fair 2027
Friday, January 29, 2027
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston, TX 77007
This annual transition fair brings companies and organizations that support students together with families. Representatives from colleges, independent living, vocational careers, along with additional companies and organizations supporting special needs families will be there with information and resources that provide meaningful guidance for families. The Handley Law Office has a table each year to give families information for all stages of planning including Estate Planning (Wills & Trusts) and Guardianship & Alternatives to Guardianship. At the table will be our 32-page comprehensive Special Needs Toolkit and the resource document from TEA & HHSC that helps families understand Waiver Programs.
Katy ISD Transition Resource Night
Tuesday, March 23, 2027
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
KISD Education Support Complex
6301 S. Stadium Ln.
Katy, TX 77494
This is KISD's annual fall resource fair with vendors from many area that support the disability community. Visit information tables from many areas like education, financial planning, legal concerns, social programs, and more. Team Handley, featuring attorney Boyd Handley, will be on hand to share resources including the 32-page Special Needs Toolkit information guide and the TEA handout regarding Waiver Programs.
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Attorney Boyd Handley offers complimentary speaking engagements on a variety of topics including Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship and The Special Needs Toolkit.
If your organization, house of worship or school would like to have Boyd Handley as a speaker, please contact The Handley Law Office at 281.703.3616. These in-person or Zoom seminars are conducted free of charge.