Houston Office for People with Disabilities

We recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the Houston Stadium World Cup Ready Tour in preparation for the upcoming FIFA events! A huge thank you to our phenomenal hosts at the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation for giving us an insightful, behind-the-scenes look at the facility.

During the tour, we collaborated on exploring the stadium's specialized accessibility features, including the dedicated sensory room, the writing press box, the national broadcast booth, the adult changing rooms, and the spaces designed to house ASL interpreters for stadium events. Houston Stadium is officially an accessible-ready venue, and we are proud to see our city paving the way for a truly inclusive global experience!

Image Description: A group portrait captures eight individuals in the wood-paneled lobby of an athletic facility during a stadium tour.

In the center foreground, MOPD Director Angel Ponce, wearing a dark blue suit jacket and light dress shirt, smiles from his manual wheelchair. Surrounding him are staff members from the Houston Office for People with Disabilities and the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation. To his left stands a woman in a striped top and tan slacks, and to his right stands a man in a blue suit. Behind them stand five male colleagues in professional suits and casual polo shirts.

The background features a Texans logo elevator with a red welcome mat on the left, and a glass display case with a black "H-Town" number 24 jersey, helmets, and footballs in the center.

If you're in the area please visit the Senior Box Distribution event at the West End MSC. The Houston Food Bank is providing commodity boxes of shelf-stable food (valued at $50) for qualified seniors.

When & Where

Date: Thursday, 5/28/2026

Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Location: West End MSC, 170 Heights Blvd

Eligibility
Age: 60+

Income: Monthly max of $1,632 (Household of 1) or $2,215 (Household of 2)

Area: Resident of Harris, Montgomery, Brazoria, Waller, Walker, Chambers, Galveston, Liberty, Fort Bend, or Trinity

Must Bring: ID or Food Bank Apple Card for verification

Pick-up Tips

Bring a cart to transport your boxes/cheese to your vehicle.

Proxies: If you can't attend, send a friend with a signed/dated permission letter, a copy of your ID, and their own ID.

For more help, call the Houston Food Bank Helpline at 832-369-9390.

ID: This document is a flyer detailing the Senior Box Distribution program hosted by the Houston Food Bank. The flyer uses a clear, structured layout to outline eligibility requirements—including age, residency, and income brackets—and providing specific logistics for a distribution event at the West End Multi-Service Center.

It features high-contrast text and instructional bullet points that explain how to designate a proxy for pickup and lists the necessary identification required for participants. The document is visually supported by photographs of seniors and the specific commodity food boxes to help residents identify the program

"The Houston Office for People with Disabilities extends a warm farewell to Alex Chau. For years, Alex has been a dedicated friend and a powerful advocate, leaving a lasting impact on the disability community. While we will miss his presence in the office, his contributions will be felt for a long time to come. Join us in wishing him the very best!"

ID: Pic 1 - Angel Ponce and the Houston Office for People with Disabilities staff stand together and smile with Alex Chau, who holds a framed certificate of appreciation. Pic 2 - Angel Ponce and Alex Chau look toward the camera and smile while shaking hands. Alex is holding his certificate of appreciation.

Angel and Norma from the Houston Office for People with Disabilities (HOPD) had a fantastic time attending the recent ReelCommunity event!

It was an incredible opportunity to connect directly with the community. Angel and Norma spent the day engaging with several participants, sharing resources, and listening to the stories that make our Houston community so vibrant and diverse. Events like these are vital for fostering inclusion and ensuring that every voice is heard.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us—we’re already looking forward to the next one!



ID: picture 1 - Members of OPD staff and a community member in front of a table with the city seal picture 2- A close up picture of a pair of hands holding a baby alligator picture a woman holding a baby alligator while a member of the OPD staff pets the baby alligator picture 4 a OPD staff member stands behind a table informing two women on the opposite side of the table about the services OPD provides picture 5 Angel Ponce smiles while enjoying a bite of food while people in the background carry on conversations.

Houston, get ready!
ReelCommunity is this Sunday, May 3.
Get ready for a showcase of accessible programs and activities. This high-value resource event is completely FREE, but you must register to save your spot!
Register today! https://bit.ly/4sCjegk

Be sure not to miss the Ready 365 Emergency Preparedness event this Saturday, April 25th from 12pm-5pm at 1001 Avenida Le Las Americas Houston, Tx 77010.

Accommodations for the Ready 365 event include:

- Language interpretation

- ASL accommodation

- Guides for blind/low-vision community

- Medical or mobility device charging available

- Sensory friendly hour from 11am - 12pm.

ID: Square flyer with a light gray background promoting “Ready 365: Emergency Preparedness Event.” At the top is a blue checkmark logo next to the words “READY365” in dark blue and light blue, with “Emergency Preparedness Event” written underneath. Below the title is a blue-toned image of the downtown Houston skyline. The event details listed above are included under the skyline. A QR code appears on the lower right side of the flyer. At the bottom are partner logos including CenterPoint Energy Foundation, City of Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Office of Emergency Management, and Houston First.