Older Americans Month 2024: Powered By Connection
May 28, 2024
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.
Kaleh coordinates external communications for TCDD, including public advocacy campaigns and outreach activities for the Council’s initiatives. She joined TCDD on Jan. 19, 2021.
Gov. Greg Abbott released his list of emergency items, and the Texas House set its committee appointments.
The four-part webinar series is titled, “Promoting a Positive Experience with Special Education in Rural Communities and Small Districts.” It begins Jan. 26, 2021.
During the first week of the session, the House and Senate approved rules on legislative procedure, public testimony, and COVID-19 testing for lawmakers and visitors to the Capitol building.
The Texas Legislature begins on Jan. 12, 2021. TCDD will provide weekly updates on legislative news and bills that relate to disability issues.
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.
