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.
The Texas governor appointed four new members and reappointed two current members to our Council.
Find information on new opportunities to enhance your legislative advocacy and check out five upcoming hearings to watch as well as recent disability-related bill filings.
HB 2807 would establish a statewide coordinating council for intellectual and developmental disability services. The bill was authored by Rep. Toni Rose.
Check out five committee hearings to watch this week, recent disability-related bill filings, details on getting TCDD advocacy support at the Capitol, and more.
House Bill 2292 would prohibit the practice of school-initiated undocumented early pickups. The bill was authored by Rep. Alma Allen.
Council members awarded funding to continue the development of several ongoing grant projects, discussed legislative advocacy activities, and engaged with presentations on disability topics.
The governor’s vetoes, plus information on becoming a TCDD Council member.
TCDD Policy Fellow projects equip passionate professionals with knowledge and skills to champion the rights of people with developmental disabilities.
HHSC recognized our regional coordinator partnership with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which has created positive impacts for older Texans as well as other people with disabilities.
Our TCDD Bills of the Week highlighted 18 pieces of legislation. Here’s where they ended up.
