August 2026 Council Meeting Recap
August 14, 2026
Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.
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.
Council members awarded grant funding to continue ongoing projects, discussed initiatives to improve health equity and service delivery for Texans with disabilities, and more.
Disability Voting Rights Week is a nonpartisan movement that advocates for accessible voting and celebrates the disability community. Voting is one of the strongest ways to participate in our democracy. Be sure that your voice is heard!
TCDD has announced funding available for two new grant projects. The deadline to apply is Oct. 18.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
TCDD is seeking a part-time coordinator to support our youth ambassadors. The coordinator will motivate and assist youth ambassadors with important issues like health care and alternatives to guardianship.
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.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes American workers with disabilities. In recognition, we’re sharing disability employment resources and information throughout October.
The Texas Center for Disability Studies is recruiting applicants for its training program, “The Road to Recovery: Supporting Children with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Who Have Experienced Trauma.”
Council members awarded funding for new and ongoing projects, considered future state plan activities, and discussed legislative advocacy and other disability-related topics.
In her role, Goodwin will partner with network professionals to expand the public health workforce to better serve people with developmental disabilities
At the national conference, two presentations covered TCDD-funded initiatives focused on reading skills and literary inclusion for people with DD.
