
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.

House Bill 1941 would establish peer supports for individuals with IDD as a billable service under Medicaid. The bill was authored by Rep. Liz Campos.

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

Get a first look at new state budget drafts, learn about changes to House committee rules, track recent disability-related bill filings, and more.

HB 1188, relating to LIDDA referrals for students with IDD. The bill was authored by Rep. Christian Manuel.

Reviewing some basics on the Texas Legislature as well as legislative advocacy resources from TCDD.
The House is set to take up its version of the state budget, plus hearings to watch.
The Texas Senate approved its version of the state’s next two-year budget, which included funding to reduce interest lists and boost technology for IDD service providers.
Both the Texas House and Senate are considering legislation that could impact ballot access across the state, particularly for voters with disabilities.
Tensions flare at the Capitol over election issues, plus hearings to watch.
As the 87th regular session reaches its halfway point, weekly committee hearings continue in the House and Senate on important disability-related legislation.