Professional Pathways: Mentorship for Careers in the DD Field
August 27, 2026
Applications are open for Professional Pathways, our mentorship program for careers in the developmental disabilities field.
Applications are open for Professional Pathways, our mentorship program for careers in the developmental disabilities field.
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.
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.
Texas HHSC is conducting a needs assessment survey to gather input about aging services for older Texans. The deadline to complete the survey is Aug. 26.
Apply online by Aug. 28 to join our Youth Ambassador team. Help us support youth with disabilities interested in building awareness and self-advocacy in health care and Medicaid services.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
These grants will increase choice-making skills among youth with DD from birth to 14 and support self-determined health care for people with DD. The deadline to apply for both is Friday, Aug. 23.
House Bill 645 would require the implementation of a statewide program to provide certain co-navigation services to people who are deaf-blind. The bill was authored by Rep. Mary González.
House Bill 1941 would establish peer supports for individuals with IDD as a billable service under Medicaid. The bill was authored by Rep. Liz Campos.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Get a first look at new state budget drafts, learn about changes to House committee rules, track recent disability-related bill filings, and more.
HB 1188, relating to LIDDA referrals for students with IDD. The bill was authored by Rep. Christian Manuel.
