Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

10/14/2026

Last chance to apply!

Professional Pathways is TCDD's newest mentorship program for careers in the field of developmental disabilities. Selected applicants will be paired with an experienced mentor based on areas of interest and professional growth.

Are you interested in having a career advocating for people with DD? Have you recently begun working in the DD field and want to expand your career? This program is for you!

Don't wait, the deadline to apply is this Thursday, Oct. 15!

Our new mentorship program is perfect for people interested in having or expanding a career in the field of developmental disabilities. Apply to Professional Pathways today!

10/07/2026

TCDD has issued a Request for Applications for a new grant project to increase choice-making skills among children with developmental disabilities ages 3-11. The deadline to apply is Dec. 7.

Learn more and apply today!

https://tcdd.texas.gov/funding-available-choice-making-for-youth-ages-3-11/

TCDD has issued a RFA for a new grant project that will increase choice-making skills among children with DD from ages 3-11. The deadline to apply is Dec.7.

10/06/2026

Did you know there's a program that can help people with disabilities save money for future expenses without affecting benefits like Medicaid or SSI?

Join the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) from 3-4 p.m. CT on Monday, Oct. 12, for a webinar about the Texas ABLE Program. You'll learn who qualifies, what expenses can be covered, and how the program can support people with disabilities and families with future planning and financial security.

Complete AACOG's online registration form to attend: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=zHJn7uJcG0GsAGvY7ErXL0a3ZVgtc_dBk5dtSulkSYxUQU82UjZSVENDMkJPMFpYRkhLUEdBMkZGUi4u&route=shorturl

The webinar is part of a TCDD-funded project coordinated by AACOG to support adults with DD as well as their older family members and caregivers.

10/05/2026

TCDD staff attended the 2026 Texas Tribune festival, listening to conversations around housing, education, workforce opportunities, and more. As always, our team worked to bring a disability perspective to these discussions. What do you want state leaders to know about Texans with disabilities? Share your thoughts!

09/30/2026

The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 5! Register in person or by mail and place your vote this November!

09/28/2026

Missed our last Public Policy Analyst job posting? Good news! We're seeking another Public Policy Analyst to join our team in Austin. This position will monitor disability policy discussions, recommend legislative advocacy strategies to support Texans with DD, and more. Visit our website for details.

Join our team!

09/22/2026

Providing quality healthcare for people with disabilities requires an understanding of their needs and experiences. TCDD's Learning Center offers a course all about Developmental Disabilities in Healthcare!

This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and strategies to deliver inclusive, patient-centered care.

Ready to advocate for a more inclusive healthcare system? Check out this course and others in the TCDD Learning Center. All courses are online, self-paced, and free.

https://tcdd.texas.gov/our-learning-center-is-open/

09/18/2026

The Center for Community and Public Health at Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research is premiering new resources to support people with DD experiencing grief and loss at a community event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, at The Health Museum in Houston. The event will feature a series of educational videos; panel discussions with people with DD, family members, researchers, and community partners; and a mosaic art activity focused on healing and connection.

This work is part of a TCDD-funded grant project to develop mental health resources for people with DD handling grief and loss.

Visit The Health Museum's website for more details and registration information: https://3586.blackbaudhosting.com/3586/InnerSections-PATHS-Senderos

https://news.rice.edu/news/2026/rice-kinder-institute-center-community-and-public-health-premiere-new-grief-resources

Rice’s Center for Community and Public Health (CCPH) at the Kinder Institute will premiere a new series of accessible grief educational resources for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

09/17/2026

If you want to vote in the November elections, you must be registered to vote by Oct. 5! Check your voter registration status today on texas.gov.

See you at the polls!

09/15/2026

Having a mentor is a great way to network, learn more about a career field, and gain skills! Apply to Professional Pathways today! Link in bio ☀️