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.
As the deadline passes for lawmakers to file bills, you can read about important committee hearings this week and test your knowledge of all things legislative with our 87th Session Legislative Quiz.
HB 892 would enable residents of long-term care facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation. The bill was authored by Rep. James Frank.
Legislative committees are now meeting at the Texas State Capitol.
After the winter storm, the Texas Legislature is starting to heat up.
During its quarterly meetings from Feb. 9-12, 2021, the Council awarded continuation funding to TCDD projects creating positive change across Texas communities.
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.
