August 2026 Council Meeting Recap
August 14, 2026
Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.
Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.
TCDD is seeking a Public Policy Analyst to perform policy and legislative advocacy activities that support our Council’s goals and priorities.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Access free online trainings and advance your disability advocacy skills.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
As we celebrate family caregivers across Texas and the U.S., check out these resources and help us raise awareness on issues facing caregivers and their families.
Council members awarded grant funding and engaged in discussions on important disability issues, including oral health care, special education, community recreation, and more.
2023 marks 60 years of the DD Act. Learn about the lasting impact the DD Act has made for people with developmental disabilities.
TCDD has identified Legislative Champions for the 88th legislative session. These are lawmakers who actively worked toward improving the quality of life for Texans with DD.
TCDD has identified Legislative Champions for the 88th legislative session. These are lawmakers who actively worked toward improving the quality of life for Texans with DD.
During its quarterly meetings from Feb. 9-12, 2021, the Council awarded continuation funding to TCDD projects creating positive change across Texas communities.
The state plan outlines TCDD activities and policy work over the next five years. Council members reviewed and approved the plan following a public comment period and a statewide outreach campaign.
During the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019, these lawmakers made significant contributions to legislation and policy efforts to build a better Texas for people with developmental disabilities.
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) is excited to welcome Demi Tomasides as a public policy intern through August 2021. Tomasides will be heavily
In her role, Gonzalez monitors disability issues in Texas and advances TCDD’s public policy priorities. She joined TCDD on July 1, 2020.
