October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 13, 2026
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
TCDD has issued a RFA for a new grant project that will increase choice-making skills among children with DD from ages 3-11. The deadline to apply is Dec.7.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
TCDD is seeking a Public Policy Analyst to perform policy and legislative advocacy activities that support our Council’s goals and priorities.
Applications are open for Professional Pathways, our mentorship program for careers in the developmental disabilities field.
As the deadline passes for lawmakers to file bills, you can read about important committee hearings this week and test your knowledge of all things legislative with our 87th Session Legislative Quiz.
HB 892 would enable residents of long-term care facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation. The bill was authored by Rep. James Frank.
Legislative committees are now meeting at the Texas State Capitol.
After the winter storm, the Texas Legislature is starting to heat up.
During its quarterly meetings from Feb. 9-12, 2021, the Council awarded continuation funding to TCDD projects creating positive change across Texas communities.
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.
