Learning By Doing: Building Job Skills Through Volunteering
November 4, 2025
An example of how volunteer opportunities can create pathways to employment and independence for people with DD.
An example of how volunteer opportunities can create pathways to employment and independence for people with DD.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
An example of how volunteer opportunities can create pathways to employment and independence for people with DD.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
The Sunset Commission reviews all state agencies and programs on a periodic basis, as required by Texas law.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is passed, prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in federally funded public spaces and programs.
The Help America Vote Act passes, requiring all election polling locations to have voting systems accessible to people with disabilities.
ABLE improved financial stability and employment options for people with disabilities by authorizing tax-advantaged savings accounts for youth and adults with disabilities.
Texas becomes the first state to put supported decision-making in law as an alternative to guardianship.
Grant projects creating change for
people with DD across Texas
People with DD, family members,
and professionals engaged in
TCDD-funded programs
Active projects creating change for
people with DD across Texas
People with DD, family members,
and professionals engaged in
TCDD-funded programs
