
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.

Council members awarded funding to continue the development of several ongoing grant projects, discussed legislative advocacy activities, and engaged with presentations on disability topics.

The governor’s vetoes, plus information on becoming a TCDD Council member.

TCDD Policy Fellow projects equip passionate professionals with knowledge and skills to champion the rights of people with developmental disabilities.

HHSC recognized our regional coordinator partnership with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which has created positive impacts for older Texans as well as other people with disabilities.

Our TCDD Bills of the Week highlighted 18 pieces of legislation. Here’s where they ended up.

As a special edition of our Texas Legislative News, we’re providing an explainer on the redistricting process. This explainer covers the proposed Texas redistricting maps, gerrymandering, the federal Voting Rights Act, independent redistricting commissions, and how all of this could impact the 2022 primary elections.

Texas Partners for Inclusive Access aims to reduce barriers and increase education around COVID-19 vaccines for Texans with disabilities, their families and caregivers.

TCDD Regional Coordinators will engage communities, support advocates, and expand the reach and impact of the Council. Coordinators will be located in Amarillo, College Station, Corpus Christi, and Dallas.

We recognize these lawmakers and staff members for their work on legislation to improve inclusion, remove barriers, and promote an increased quality of life for Texans with IDD.

You may have noticed that the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) logo, website, and social media channels look a bit different these days. Wondering about the story behind these recent updates? We invite you to learn about our re-branding process, what ignited it, and what our new logo and website mean to us.