Employment Advantage

https://tcdd.texas.gov/resources/

Resources Discover educational materials from fact sheets to trainings and resource directories.

https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2022-02-03-start-job-search-at-february-career-fair

Discover Who's Hiring Now Job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a career fair this February.

It’s called disability awareness month but it’s really all about raising awareness about “different”, amazing ABILITIES! 

I first met Ricky at a Disability Rights conference and he was so informative and interesting. He taught me so much! Congratulations Ricky!

The Arc of Texas is honored to announce Ricky Broussard, of Texas City, Texas, as the 2021 Virginia Eernisse Legacy Award recipient. Broussard, an Imagine Enterprises Peer Support Specialist and experienced disability rights advocate, is dedicated to encouraging participation in policymaking, so the needs and rights of the disability community are accurately represented, and empowering others with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live more independent, self-directed lives.

Read more about Ricky and why he has received this honor! Then celebrate with us during our Boots & BBQ event Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on September 24!

https://www.thearcoftexas.org/get-informed/newsroom/the-arc-of-texas-2021-virginia-eernisse-legacy-award-recipient-announced/

Image description: An image of Ricky Broussard, who is smiling and seated in his power wheelchair. He is wearing a gray polo shirt with the Imagine Enterprises logo on it. In the background, there are out-of-focus tree trunks and a sidewalk lined with green shrubs. One of the trees has tall red flowers surrounding its base. Photo courtesy of Imagine Enterprises.

Patrick Mahomes Unveils Kansas City's New Inclusive Playground: 'This Is Y'alls Park' Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback welcomed the community to Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on Saturday, where the $1 million renovation features a playground designed to be accessible to kids of all physical and mental abilities.

https://texasrealitycheck.com

Not Found

Go girls!

“I cried” | Students with learning disabilities get into UT-Knoxville sororities for the first time Three students are the first from the program to be accepted into a UT sorority.

It's never too early to begin! Good info for all young people.

Preparing Young Adults for a Life of Independence Social Security Administration Preparing Young Adults for a Life of Independence Social Security Administration sent this bulletin at 08/26/2021 10:15 AM EDT Preparing Young Adults for a Life of Independence Transitioning from school to adult life requires a variety of skills. Learning certain habit...