
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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.

Texas Partners in Policymaking is now accepting applications for the 2023 class. Texas Partners in Policymaking is an advanced leadership training program for self-advocates and family members of people with developmental disabilities.

Mobile carriers are shutting down 3G technologies in 2022. Learn how people with disabilities and their families can prepare and find updated devices.

TCDD reflects on our partnerships with each of you and celebrates another year of advocacy, community capacity building, and systems improvement for people with DD.

Funding is available for self-advocacy groups to build their organizational capacity and expand their impact.
During the meetings, the Council awarded funding to continue the development of TCDD projects. Council members also discussed current and future state plan activities.