By taking advantage of a new program to help students with developmental disabilities become certified as direct support professionals, Walter Shumac IV has reached the final stage of training: a semester of supervised, paid work experience in a community setting. This training is part of a one-year professional certification program, the Bridge to Career in […]
Representative John Raney (R-Bryan) announced that the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities awarded $75,000 for the first year of a project by Texas A&M University. This three-year project will establish a leadership and advocacy program for youth who have disabilities or are at risk for dropping out of high school, as well as parents in Brazos County.
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities recently awarded funds to Texas A&M University for the first year of a leadership and advocacy project for youth and parents in Brazos County.
Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, announced today (Feb. 16) that Texas A&M University will receive $225,000 for the first year of a five-year grant from the Texas Council on Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) to develop an inclusive postsecondary education program for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities awarded grants for three projects that started recently.