Grantee Summit
Bringing together TCDD grantees to learn, connect, and strengthen their impact.
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2026 Grantee Summit Agenda and Registration
The 2026 Grantee Summit takes place on Zoom from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central time on Friday, Oct. 16. We’re excited for you to join us at this year’s event, where you will be able to connect with other grantees and meet with TCDD staff and expert speakers to collaborate and advance your project goals and grant management skills. Please review the agenda before registering to attend. We’ll see you on Oct. 16!
Summit Agenda
All session times are in Central time. You can also download the agenda as a PDF.
9 AM to 9:15 AM – Welcome and Network Updates
Kick off the day with a warm welcome, an overview of what to expect, and updates from ongoing projects and initiatives from across Texas.
9:15 AM to 9:40 AM – State of the State: Self-Advocate Perspective
Learn from a self-advocate about opportunities and challenges facing Texans with developmental disabilities in 2026 as well as how self-advocates are shaping more inclusive communities.
9:40 AM to 10 AM – Breakout Sessions
Connect with peers working on similar grant projects to explore impact and sustainability in small-group sessions facilitated by TCDD staff.
10 AM to 10:50 AM – Scalability and Engagement
Explore approaches for engaging partners in your project and scaling your impact.
10:50 AM to 11 AM – Break
11 AM to 11:15 AM – New Resources and Tools
Find out about new and updated resources available to support project implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
11:15 AM to Noon – Compliance Corner
Get important updates on grant requirements, monitoring expectations, evaluation activities, and reporting changes.
Noon to 12:30 PM – Summit Wrap-Up and Announcements
Reflect on key takeaways; celebrate successes; and learn about upcoming opportunities, events, and legislative activities.
Zoom Registration
Use the Zoom registration link to register for the Grantee Summit ahead of time. At least one person from your organization must attend, but you are welcome to invite all members of your project team as well as other people involved in your project. All attendees should register to attend before Oct. 16. If you have any questions, please contact your TCDD grant coordinator.
2025 Summit Recordings and Materials
The 2025 Grantee Summit focused on how to define, measure, and share the impact of your work to improve the lives of Texans with developmental disabilities. The event featured new resources, federal compliance updates, and opportunities for you to network with fellow TCDD grantees. Our guest speaker, Damon Centola, shared expert insights into the most effective approaches to social and behavior change, both topics covered in his book “Change: How to Make Big Things Happen.”
Access our online resource archive to view and download materials from the 2025 sessions, including infographics on project sustainability and impact; new resources on capturing data and stories; descriptions and contact information for individual projects; and more.
The 2025 Grantee Summit video recording includes all sessions during the 2025 Grantee Summit except for the networking group sessions, which were not recorded. To view a specific session, use the following links (videos will open in YouTube):
2024 Summit Recordings and Materials
The 2024 Grantee Summit video recording includes all sessions of the 2024 Grantee Summit program except for the networking breakout groups, which were not recorded. To start at the beginning of a specific session, use the links in the following list (video will open in YouTube).
2023 Summit Recordings and Materials
Sustaining Projects After Funding Ends
Sheryl Matney and Amy Deaville from the Information and Technical Assistance Center for Councils on Developmental Disabilities cover important things to think about when it comes to project sustainability and offer examples of ways to sustain projects after your grant funding ends. Please note that presentations for each session are the same, but discussions for each session vary.
Video Recording: Sustaining Projects After Funding Ends (Session 1)
Video Recording: Sustaining Projects After Funding Ends (Session 2)
Presentation Slides: Sustaining Projects After Funding Ends
Keeping Count of Your Participants and Program Impact
Alicia Cone from the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities discusses gathering and analyzing demographic data for your project, including how to define a project participant. Please note that presentations for each session are the same, but discussions for each session vary. No presentation slides were used for these sessions.
Video Recording: Keeping Count of Your Participants and Program Impact (Session 1)
Video Recording: Keeping Count of Your Participants and Program Impact (Session 2)
Managing Change in Project Development
Lynn Beasley from the Texas Education Agency covers the role of a project manager and ways to improve project outcomes. Please note that presentations for each session are the same, but discussions for each session vary.
Video Recording: Managing Change in Project Management (Session 1)
Video Recording: Managing Change in Project Management (Session 2)
Presentation Slides: Managing Change in Project Management
Reaching Diverse Groups
Jackie Hayes from the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council provides practical strategies, tools, and tips to help engage diverse groups in your project. Please note that presentations for each session are the same, but discussions for each session vary.
Video Recording: Reaching Diverse Groups (Session 1)
Video Recording: Reaching Diverse Groups (Session 2)
Presentation Slides: Reaching Diverse Groups
2022 Summit Recordings and Materials
Welcome to the 2022 Summit and Intro to the Grants Manual
Discover the training sessions and opportunities available from TCDD and review the 2022 updates to Grants Manual. Video Recording: Welcome and Intro to the Grants Manual
So You Think You Can Budget?
Have you ever needed a budget revision? Want to brainstorm about new sources for in-kind match? In this session, learn more about the financial aspects of managing your grant. Video Recording: So You Think You Can Budget?
State the Stats
Gathering the data you need can be challenging. This session offers ideas on how to improve survey participation and creative solutions for gathering other needed metrics. Video Recording: State the Stats. Resource: Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys
Once Upon a Grant
You’ve made an impact, now it’s time to show it off. Learn best practices to uncover, write, and share your participant stories to showcase the positive outcomes of your project. Video Recording: Once Upon a Grant
Systems Change 101
Systems change is about addressing an issue and improving the way we support people with disabilities. Learn about the many ways you are already involved in systems change, strategies for expanding your impact, and how to track and report your systems change efforts. Video Recording: Systems Change 101
