TCDD News

TCDD issued an RFP for Meaningful Day Mini-Grants that aim to build the capacity of service providers so more people with disabilities have access to meaningful employment and community activities. The deadline to submit a proposal is March 31, 2020.

At TCDD, the coordinators will engage communities, support advocates, and expand the reach and impact of the Council. The positions are coordinated through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Marczynski joins TCDD after a seven-year career as a newspaper reporter and editor. In his role, he develops content to raise awareness about the Council’s impact and inform disability advocates.

During its November meetings, the Council funded new innovative projects, discussed plans to address various disability-related issues, and provided input on disability services in Texas.

In her role at TCDD, Rochford develops content that promotes the Council’s impact and informs disability advocates. She is originally from El Paso and graduated from Emerson College in Boston.

Before joining TCDD, Rendon worked at the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Rendon is originally from Austin and is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.

Over 30 advocates have been selected for the 2020 class of Texas Partners in Policymaking. Participants in the statewide program will learn how to advocate for important disability-related issues.

TCDD issued an RFP for a project to study and expand knowledge related to substance use disorder in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The deadline to submit a proposal is Nov. 15, 2019.

TCDD issued an RFP to address current gaps in support for people dually diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illness. The deadline to submit a proposal is Dec. 6, 2019.

Grant review panels may include people with disabilities, family members and professionals. Panels evaluate proposals, participate in meetings, and make funding recommendations to the Council.