TCDD Extra: October 2024
October 31, 2024
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Early voting opened in Texas on Monday, Oct. 21. Now is a great time to find your polling location and make your voting plan.
People with disabilities vote! We have gathered resources related to accessible voting laws, assistance at polling locations, and mail-in voting options.
Join TCDD as we celebrate NDEAM 2024 and recognize the value, talents, and support needs of workers with disabilities.
Are you registered to vote? The deadline to register is Oct. 7. We have resources to help you register today.
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.
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.
