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In his proclamation recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month, Governor Greg Abbott encourages all Texans to support full inclusion and equality for Texans with DD. Continue Reading Governor Abbott Issues DD Awareness Month Proclamation
Texas Partners in Policymaking is an advanced leadership development training program for self-advocates and parents of children with DD. The deadline to apply for the 2018 to 2019 class is May 1, 2018.
Continue Reading Texas Partners in Policymaking Seeks Applicants
Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) wants to know what matters to you. By providing your feedback in their brief Community Survey, you can help DRTx determine what services to prioritize. Continue Reading Tell Disability Rights Texas What Matters to You
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Learn about the resources and ideas available to help you or your organization get involved and raise awareness. Continue Reading NDEAM 2017: Inclusion Drives Innovation
The Texas HireAbility campaign aims to connect job seekers with disabilities with employers and to raise awareness about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Continue Reading Get Involved with Texas HireAbility in October
Disability Rights Texas is providing free trainings on supported decision-making and alternatives to guardianship. Trainings can be provided in-person or online. Continue Reading Trainings: Supported Decision-Making and Alternatives to Guardianship
TCDD provides translation and interpretation services stipends to reduce linguistic barriers to access services and supports. These stipends may be useful in communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Continue Reading Translation and Interpretation Services Stipends Available
National Disability Voter Registration Week is July 17-21. Texans with disabilities and other disability advocates can participate by registering to vote or training to become a volunteer deputy registrar. Continue Reading Get Involved in National Disability Voter Registration Week
Many Texans with disabilities will transition from traditional Medicaid to Medicaid managed care and how you receive your health care could change. Continue Reading 2017 Update: Transition to Managed Care in Texas
The Texas Workforce Commission is seeking feedback to improve vocational rehabilitation (VR) services. Provide your feedback at a regional town hall meeting or via email. Continue Reading Provide Your Feedback about VR Services