Infographics

Infographics represent information in a visual way. TCDD infographics can be shared on social media or downloaded and printed.

Legislature

Diagram of purple and orange boxes showing the path a bill goes through to become a law.

How a Bill Becomes a Law in Texas Infographic (PDF, 186 KB, 1 page)
Còmo un Proyecto de Ley Se Convierte en Ley en Texas (PDF, 262 KB, 1 page)

Supporting Positive Behavior in Kids with Down Syndrome

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Supporting Positive Behavior in children and teens with Down Syndrome Graphic (PDF, 284 KB)

Guardianship and Supported Decision Making

Graphic of chalk board with chalk writing and stickie notes

Alternatives to Guardianship Infographic (JPG, 775 KB)

Community Living

image of 3 apples, one red, one yellow and a green apple

IDD Residential Programs Cost Comparison Infographic (JPG, 467 KB)

image of two buildings on either side of a bar graph

Where Do People with Complex Medical and Behavioral Support Needs Live? Infographic (JPG, 531 KB)

Texas Managed Care Programs

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Texas Managed Care Programs Infographic (JPG, 591 KB)

This Report is Dedicated to Raul “Rudy” Acosta

Rudy Acosta was separated from his mother at age 8 and placed in a nursing facility at age 12 because of the severity of his disability and a lack of community-based resources. Eighteen years later, he obtained the services and supports he needed to move into his own apartment. Mr. Acosta devoted the rest of his life to a passionate and powerful campaign to create community alternatives to nursing homes and state institutions, and he demonstrated to numerous policymakers and other people that anyone, with appropriate supports, can live a good life in the community.

Mr. Acosta had a rare form of muscular dystrophy that caused him to be totally paralyzed with difficulty breathing. Even so, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Texas Tech University, in Lubbock in 1998, and eventually moved to Austin where he was closer to the legislators and decision-makers he wanted to influence. He also graduated from Partners in Policymaking in 1998 and served on the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities from February 2000 – September 2005. Mr. Acosta was a member of the Advocacy, Inc., board of directors at the time of his death.

“I hope my experience will inspire people who are institutionalized to seek their dreams, and I encourage everyone to support individuals who choose to move to an independent life in their community,” Mr. Acosta told legislators.

“During my 18 years stay in the nursing home, I was isolated from the community. Since moving into the community, I have become integrated into mainstream life and have become a contributing member of society. As I have thrived, so has my belief that everyone with a disability has a right to be seen and participate rather than isolated in institutions. People have a right to take the risk to move from institutions into community life.” – Rudy Acosta, 2005