
TCDD Extra: May 2025
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.

A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.

With only six days left in the legislative session, get the latest on disability-related bills that have passed and ones that are still in play as time winds down at the Capitol.

Senate Bill 1952 would designate the Health and Human Services Commission as the sole administrator of the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program in Texas. It was authored by Sen. Angela Paxton.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting important resources and grant projects that support people who are dually diagnosed with DD and mental health conditions.

Council members awarded funding for ongoing projects, discussed TCDD’s next strategic plan, engaged in presentations on important disability issues, 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.

We invite you to learn more about the historic federal law that protects the rights and affirms the dignity of all Americans with disabilities.

In her role, TenBrink will lead all of TCDD’s leadership and advocacy efforts, including managing the Texas Partners in Policymaking program. TenBrink will also support TCDD’s coalition building and community engagement initiatives.

TCDD is seeking review panel members to evaluate grant proposals. Members of the review panel evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of proposals and develop group recommendations to the Council about funding.

Council members awarded funding for new and ongoing grant projects, heard presentations on legislative advocacy, and discussed public policy priorities.

We encourage you to celebrate the positive roles and recognize the unique needs of older adults and caregivers in your community.