Your Connection to Disability Expertise in Texas
Disability community coordinators are our on-the-ground team for disability-related information and resources. They can be found across Texas, including in communities in West Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. Through TCDD’s partnership with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, community coordinators create connections while providing training and expert resources on disability topics. This partnership fosters a broad network of disability advocates. It helps TCDD and AgriLife better understand the specific needs of all Texans and provide better support to individuals and families at the local level.
We invite you to create a connection of your own. Contact us to continue the conversation and help us improve the lives of people with DD across Texas.
Resource Connection: Connect with individuals and groups who advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities. Find local services — including health care, education, employment, and social opportunities through our up-to-date database of resources.
Community Engagement: Participate in community events and initiatives to raise awareness about disability resources and foster inclusive environments.
Support and Advocacy: Access assistance to navigate healthcare systems, join social clubs, find educational resources, and advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities.
Trainings: Coordinators offer training on disability-related topics, helping individuals with DD, their families, and professionals stay informed.
Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinators connect community leaders, public health departments, the media, and other stakeholders with people with disabilities.
Technical Assistance: Coordinators provide assistance with accessible programming guidelines to ensure community programs are inclusive.
Engage with Our Disability Community Coordinators: Our Disability Community Coordinators are available to speak on a wide range of topics, including program accommodations for audiences with disabilities, disability employment awareness, disability and health-related topics, recreation and camps, and more. Whether you’re planning a workshop, training, or event, we can tailor presentations to meet your needs. Contact us with your idea or speaker request.
Expand Our Regional Resource Network: Do you know of an organization, agency, or service that should be included in our regional resource lists? We’re always looking to connect with valuable resources that support individuals with disabilities. Share your information with us, and let’s work together to strengthen our network across Texas.
Disability Community Coordinators are here to guide you through any area of disability support you may be interested in. While some programs are region-specific, others are accessible through every Texas county. Our coordinators work with both individuals and organizations. These resources are not limited to the topic areas below! If you would like to discuss any topics of disability support, reach out to a Disability Community Coordinator today.
Platicas: Disability Community Coordinators host small group discussions across the state designed to gather valuable insight on how to better present and deliver disability-related information in Spanish. We aim to identify cultural and linguistic challenges and understand preferences for information-sharing and dissemination.
Do you have an organization or agency interested in hosting a platica in your community? Reach out to Rosa Guel to plan a plática soon!
Including Participants with Disabilities in Recreation and Camps Workshop: This free, in-person or virtual training offers approaches to include participants with disabilities in recreation and camp programming; providing information on accommodations, support strategies, and recommended practices to ensure that participants of varying abilities can belong in recreation, summer camp and afterschool programs.
If interested in having our team provide this workshop training at your facility for your staff, please sign up or contact Erin Fogarty for more information.
Weeding Out Barriers: This easy-to-use guide offers practical tips, best practices, and step-by-step strategies to modify garden spaces and support individuals with disabilities. Whether you’re running a program or enhancing your own garden, this resource equips you with the tools to create welcoming environments where everyone can participate.
Sign up for the Weeding Out Barriers Oasis Course.
Adapted Food Handlers Certification: The Adapted Food Handlers Training is designed for individuals with disabilities, providing a supportive environment to learn about safe food handling practices. This training uses accessible materials and interactive methods to ensure everyone has access to the knowledge needed for safe food preparation. The Adapted Food Handlers Certification course is aligned with the course materials provided by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
To sign up to talk the adapted food handlers course in your county, reach out to Rosa Guel.
Workplace Preparation Training: This course is intended for facilitators working with participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout the course, facilitators will learn how to prepare their participants for employment. This course is eligible for 3 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) credits from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for Texas EC-12 teachers.
Access Workplace Preparation Training.
Learn more about other Employment Resources in Texas.
Health Matters™: The Health Matters Program provides evidence-based strategies and tools to empower people with IDD to make healthy lifestyle choices. Developed by the University of Illinois Chicago, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service implements the curriculum in partnership with a community organization serving people with IDD.
Contact Erin Fogarty for more information about having our county agents provide this training.
My Wellbeing: My Wellbeing is an evidence-based health promotion program for IDD created by Iowa State University Extension. This six-week program covers social, emotional, financial, and physical well-being. It also promotes healthy habits and strategies.
Contact Dr. Morgan Foster for more information about having our county agents provide this training.
Access more Health and Wellness resources for Texans with disabilities.
Disability community coordinators are supported through a partnership between TCDD’s and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services. Disability community coordinators serve as local resources for disability-related information in communities across Texas.
Like all Texans, people with disabilities are from varied backgrounds. They might live in concentrated urban centers or remote rural areas. They may participate in community life in different ways. By establishing disability community coordinators across our large state, we can better connect to and understand the local needs of Texas communities, identify strategies to reduce barriers, and network to form new partnerships and support at the local level.
6201 E. Oltorf St., Ste. 600
Austin, TX 78741-7509
Phone: 512-437-5432
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Email: tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov
6201 E. Oltorf St., Ste. 600
Austin, TX 78741-7509
Phone: 512-437-5432
Toll-Free: 1-800-262-0334
Email: tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov
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6201 E. Oltorf St., Ste. 600
Austin, TX 78741-7509
Email: tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov
This work is supported by a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Washington, D.C. 20201 with a 100% federal funding award totaling $6,161,072. Council efforts are those of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official views of nor are endorsed by ACL, HHS, or the U.S. government.
