Council members awarded funding for new and ongoing grant projects, visited elected representatives at the State Capitol to advocate for the Council’s public policy priorities, and more.
In this week’s update: TCDD and Partners in Policymaking visit the State Capitol, the Raise Your Voice! advocacy series is back, lawmakers file new disability-related bills, and more.
House Bill 2081 would establish the Building Better Futures Program for students with IDD. The bill was authored by Rep. John Bucy III.
After a week off, the Texas Legislative News is back! This edition covers the governor’s emergency items, a Senate bill on private school vouchers, recent disability-related bill filings, and more.
House Bill 645 would require the implementation of a statewide program to provide certain co-navigation services to people who are deaf-blind. The bill was authored by Rep. Mary González.
This week, we kick off our legislative updates with a recap of the Texas general election and provide information on bill filings.
Some people may experience workplace bullying and not even know it. Others may know it but not know what to do about it. Fortunately, laws and resources exist to help protect people from being bullied at work.
The guide features tips for students, parents, and educators on preparing for higher education, as well as information about other educational and career options.
Even though National Disability Employment Awareness Month has ended, promoting inclusive employment for people with disabilities doesn’t stop.
To better promote the priorities at the Capitol, TCDD is gathering stories from people with disabilities, their family members, and professionals in the DD field.
Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.
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.
Council members awarded grant funding to continue ongoing projects, discussed initiatives to improve health equity and service delivery for Texans with disabilities, and more.
