
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.
Learn more about the Senate’s interim charges, including what they are and how you can share input.

Brewer provides advanced database and financial oversight to TCDD’s grant and operations funding. He joined TCDD on April 18, 2022.

Held from April 23-29, Disability Book Week is a time for individuals to become more inclusive with what they read.

Morgan Bradley, TCDD regional coordinator, was honored this month at the Texas A&M ACE Awards ceremony.

TCDD shares highlights from DD Awareness Month 2022 and ways to continue creating more inclusive communities throughout the year.

In his role, Rey oversees daily accounting and TCDD budget projections. He joined TCDD on May 17, 2021.
It’s crunch time for the House and Senate as the 87th regular session enters its final days. Lawmakers adjourn sine die on May 31.
With 14 days left in the session, both the House and Senate are winding down their consideration of bills. Still, there are several important hearings this week on disability-related legislation.

During its spring meetings, the Council awarded funding to continue the development of TCDD projects, received updates on the Texas Legislature, and discussed future activities and policy work.
In the session’s waning days, lawmakers will discuss some proposed bills in formal meetings rather than public hearings, making it an important time for advocates to contact their legislators.