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 Texas Senate announces its committee appointments for the 88th session, new mapping resources break down waiver lists by district.
HB 788 would establish a task force to study access to legal services for people with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Terry Meza.
While the governor and lieutenant governor celebrate their inaugurations, the House and Senate’s initial drafts of the state budget could boost funding for some disability services.
HB 54 would increase the personal needs allowance from $60 to $85 per month for residents of long-term care facilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson.
As the regular session begins, state revenue projections show lawmakers have more money than ever to spend.
While guardianships are intended to protect people from abuse or neglect, the judicial process removes individuals’ rights and their ability to make choices and control their own life by transferring power to a court-appointed guardian.
Table of Contents The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) held its quarterly Council and Committee meetings virtually from Aug. 3-6, 2021. During the meetings,
This summer, Delysa Amissah-Aidoo served as the user experience/user interface (UX/UI) accessibility intern for TCDD.
One year after initial state shutdowns, TCDD shares how Texans with disabilities and their family members have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 87th regular session is over. But after a weekend of tension over a controversial bill related to state election rules, Texas lawmakers are expected to return for a special session.
