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.
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.
With the regular session concluding at the end of the month, learn what lawmakers mean when they refer to a “vehicle” or a “Christmas tree.” Also, see some of the hearings we’re monitoring this week.
Lawmakers continue to work on the state’s next two-year budget while several legislative deadlines approach.
We are looking for an undergraduate or graduate student intern passionate about accessible web design.
On April 10, 2021, the class of 2021 graduated from the Texas Partners in Policymaking program.
A preview of the House budget debate, including pre-filed disability-related amendments.
