Recognizing National Family Caregivers Month
November 20, 2023
As we celebrate family caregivers across Texas and the U.S., check out these resources and help us raise awareness on issues facing caregivers and their families.
As we celebrate family caregivers across Texas and the U.S., check out these resources and help us raise awareness on issues facing caregivers and their families.
Council members awarded grant funding and engaged in discussions on important disability issues, including oral health care, special education, community recreation, and more.
2023 marks 60 years of the DD Act. Learn about the lasting impact the DD Act has made for people with developmental disabilities.
TCDD has identified Legislative Champions for the 88th legislative session. These are lawmakers who actively worked toward improving the quality of life for Texans with DD.
TCDD has identified Legislative Champions for the 88th legislative session. These are lawmakers who actively worked toward improving the quality of life for Texans with DD.
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 109 would require health plans to approve claims for hearing aids that cost more than the allowable benefit if patients pay for the cost difference. The bill was authored by Rep. Julie Johnson.
As the Texas Senate announces its committee appointments for the 88th session, new mapping resources break down waiver lists by district.
HB 788 would establish a task force to study access to legal services for people with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Terry Meza.
While the governor and lieutenant governor celebrate their inaugurations, the House and Senate’s initial drafts of the state budget could boost funding for some disability services.
HB 54 would increase the personal needs allowance from $60 to $85 per month for residents of long-term care facilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson.
