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.
Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.
TCDD is seeking a Public Policy Analyst to perform policy and legislative advocacy activities that support our Council’s goals and priorities.
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.
HB 195 would ensure a safety plan for persons with disabilities in a disaster or emergency on a school campus. The bill was authored by Rep. Mary González.
We recap disability-related bill filings and highlight upcoming legislative hearings to watch as the 88th session reaches its halfway point.
HB 446 would update the terminology used in law to refer to intellectual disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Tom Craddick.
TCDD Public Policy Analyst Lauren Gerken writes on the legacy of disability-rights activist Judy Heumann and how we can continue to honor her life’s work.
The bill filing deadline for the 88th Texas Legislature is complete and TCDD policy staff continues to provide testimony on several important disability issues.
