August 2026 Council Meeting Recap
August 14, 2026
Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.
Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Access free online trainings and advance your disability advocacy skills.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Council members awarded grant funding to continue ongoing projects, discussed initiatives to improve health equity and service delivery for Texans with disabilities, and more.
Disability Voting Rights Week is a nonpartisan movement that advocates for accessible voting and celebrates the disability community. Voting is one of the strongest ways to participate in our democracy. Be sure that your voice is heard!
TCDD has announced funding available for two new grant projects. The deadline to apply is Oct. 18.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
TCDD is seeking a part-time coordinator to support our youth ambassadors. The coordinator will motivate and assist youth ambassadors with important issues like health care and alternatives to guardianship.
The Council awarded funding to continue several ongoing grant projects, approved a new operating budget, welcomed five new members while recognizing former members who recently completed their Council terms, and more.
Our public policy team shares testimony with lawmakers on bills related to an IDD coordinating council, soft-skills training, and more.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Learn how disability advocates across Texas celebrate year-round.
SB 1447 directs TEA to adopt standards relating to the use of assistive technology as needed for individualized special education programs and 504 plans. It was authored by Sen. José Menéndez.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Disability advocates are urging Texas lawmakers to take bold action on closing a $1.7 billion annual shortfall in state funding for special education.
