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HHSC is seeking applicants to serve on the Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee. This is an opportunity for advocates to contribute to improving the quality of Medicaid managed care services in Texas.
TxDOT is seeking feedback to improve transportation for people with disabilities and older adults in rural areas. People in South Texas can provide input at a listening session, in a survey, or by phone.
TxDOT is seeking feedback to improve transportation for people with disabilities and older adults in rural areas. People in West Texas can provide input at a listening session, in a survey, or by phone.
TCDD Council member Andrew Crim developed an infographic that provides both tips to help parents identify what influences their child’s behavior and responses that can encourage positive outcomes.
TxDOT is seeking public feedback to improve transportation for people with disabilities and older adults in rural areas. You can provide your input at a regional listening session, in a survey, or by phone.
TCDD issued an RFP to fund TCDD Media Fellows programs that will support opportunities for experienced media professionals to train and mentor media fellows to create media products that cover disability-related issues.
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Antes de que un joven con discapacidad cumpla 26 años, asegúrese de que continúe la cobertura de su seguro de salud. Si reúne los requisitos, la extensión del seguro de salud no es automática y es necesario que tome algunas decisiones.
Before a young adult with a disability reaches age 26, you may want to take action to ensure health insurance coverage continues. There are multiple options available, including continuing with your current plan.
Así como evoluciona la comprensión del trastorno del espectro autista (TEA), también lo hacen los programas y servicios creados para brindarles respaldo a las personas con TEA y a sus familias. Infórmese acerca de los programas y servicios que están disponibles en este momento, así como acerca de los temas que podrían considerarse durante la próxima sesión legislativa.
In his proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Month, Governor Greg Abbott encourages all Texans to learn about mental health conditions so they can help reduce the stigma that surrounds these conditions.