
Older Americans Month 2024: Powered By Connection
Join us in our commitment to improve the lives of older adults with DD, in Texas and nationwide.

Join us in our commitment to improve the lives of older adults with DD, in Texas and nationwide.

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed five new TCDD Council members, reappointed one member, and named Andrew Crim as chair.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Find mental health resources for people with disabilities.

During the meetings, Council members awarded grant funding for new and ongoing projects and discussed important disability issues and initiatives.

A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.

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.
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.