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.
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.
Reviewing some basics on the Texas Legislature as well as legislative advocacy resources from TCDD.
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.
