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  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Accessible Parking Webinar

Accessible Parking Webinar ? - Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinar Series - Accessible Parking in Texas The Governor?s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinar Series is bringing you a webinar on one of our most requested t…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 8:19 PM

GCPD Reminder that the Deadline for Entries in the 2023 Poster Art Competition are Due Soon

GCPD Reminder that the Deadline for Entries in the 2023 Poster Art Competition are Due Soon Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Reminder: Entries are Due Soon for the 2023 NDEAM Poster Art Competition Submit your entries soon for the GCPD 2023 Poster Art C…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 8:17 PM

Nominations Deadline for 2023 Lex Frieden Employment Awards is Approaching Soon!

Nominations Deadline for 2023 Lex Frieden Employment Awards is Approaching Soon! Employment Nominations are Due Soon! Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Deadline Reminder for 2023 Lex Frieden Employment Awards Nominations Submit your nominations n…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
July 26, 2023 at 2:27 PM

Celebrate 33 Years of the ADA with GCPD

Celebrate 33 Years of the ADA with GCPD Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Achieving the ADA Today On this day 33 years ago, President George Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. At the signing was fellow Texan Justin Dart, …
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 7:26 PM

HHS Listening Sessions to Improve Access to Long-Term Services and Supports

HHS Listening Sessions to Improve Access to Long-Term Services and Supports The HHS No Wrong Door System Wants Input from Consumers and Providers on Improving Access to Long-Term Services and Supports Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.   …
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 1:31 PM

GCPD Calls for Texas Artists to Enter the 2023 NDEAM Poster Art Competition

GCPD Calls for Texas Artists to Enter the 2023 NDEAM Poster Art Competition Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities' Call for Entries for the 2023 NDEAM Poster Art Competition Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Governor's Committee on Peo…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
July 6, 2023 at 5:24 PM

Introduction to Plain Language

Introduction to Plain Language ? - Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinar Series - Webinar on Using Plain Language What is plain language? Plain language is a communication style that makes information easier to understand by: Focusing on your audience. Using shorter sente…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Public Hearings Being Held By the Texas Broadband Development Office

Public Hearings Being Held By the Texas Broadband Development Office An Opportunity to Provide Input to the Texas Broadband Development Office Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Do Not Miss This Opportunity to Provide Input to the Texas Broadband …
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Caregiver Webinar Series Presented by HHS Aging Services Coordination Office

Caregiver Webinar Series Presented by HHS Aging Services Coordination Office Texas Health and Human Services Offers a Caregiver Webinar Series Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Caregiver Webinar Series with HHS Aging Services Coordination Office …
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 9:07 PM

HUD Seeks Public Comment on Changes to Requiring Accessibility and Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in HUD-Assisted Programs

HUD Seeks Public Comment on Changes to Requiring Accessibility and Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in HUD-Assisted Programs Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. HUD Seeks Public Comment on Changes to Requiring Accessibility and Prohibi…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 1:29 PM

Art Show Celebrating DeafBlind Awareness Week at HHSC

Art Show Celebrating DeafBlind Awareness Week at HHSC The Second Annual HHSC DeafBlind Awareness Week Art Show - June 27 - July 27, 2023 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DeafBlind Awareness Week Art Show: Self-Expression and Independence Through…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
June 20, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Call for Nominations for 2023 Lex Frieden Employment Awards

Call for Nominations for 2023 Lex Frieden Employment Awards The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities is Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Lex Frieden Employment Awards Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Deadline for 2023 Lex Frieden E…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
June 12, 2023 at 5:53 PM

Let's Get Ready! Hurricane Preparedness in ASL

Let's Get Ready! Hurricane Preparedness in ASL ? - Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinar Series - Hurricane Preparedness for DDBHH Texans: Stay Aware & Empowered Hurricane season has arrived again in Texas. It?s time to be prepared! Did you know that hurricanes can…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Welcomes the Public to its Quarterly Meeting in Tyler, Texas

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Welcomes the Public to its Quarterly Meeting in Tyler, Texas Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The GCPD Welcomes Input from the Public at our Quarterly Meeting in Tyler, Texas June 6-7 The Governor's Commi…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 3:23 PM

Listening Sessions with Texas Health and Human Services in Amarillo Are Where You Can Express Your Opinion on the No Wrong Door System

Listening Sessions with Texas Health and Human Services in Amarillo Are Where You Can Express Your Opinion on the No Wrong Door System Health and Human Services Wants Your Feedback on the No Wrong Door System Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Hea…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
May 17, 2023 at 6:48 PM

2023 Global Accessibility Awareness Day

2023 Global Accessibility Awareness Day Resources are Abundant to Ensure Accessibilt Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Accessibility of Documents and Websites Is Critical in Reaching Your Entire Audience On May 18th, the Governor?s Committee on P…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
May 9, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Listening Sessions with Texas Health and Human Services in Pharr Texas

Listening Sessions with Texas Health and Human Services in Pharr Texas Texas Health & Human Services Wants to Hear From Texans Through These Listening Sessions Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Governor's Committee on People with Disabili…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 1:35 PM

Older Texans Month in May

Older Texans Month in May Celebrate the Diversity and the Resilliance of Older Texans in May and Beyond Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. May is Older Texans Month Older Texans are one of the fastest-growing populations in Texas. Recent statistic…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Let's Get Unified: The FUNdamentals

Let's Get Unified: The FUNdamentals Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ? - Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinar Series - Let's Get Unified: The FUNdamentals You?ve likely heard of Special Olympics, but have you heard of Unified and what truly cr…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Disaster Resilience Survey of Texans with Disabilities

Disaster Resilience Survey of Texans with Disabilities Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Disaster Resilience Survey of Texans with Disabilities Emergency Preparedness is an area of focus with accessibility for Texans with disabilities. An emergency event…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 4:26 PM

Celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month

Celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Governor?s Committee on People with Disabilities Invites You to Celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month In honor of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, Gover…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Seeks Public Input on Accessibility at State Parks

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Seeks Public Input on Accessibility at State Parks Take This Opportunity to Provide Your Ideas on Accessibility at Texas State Parks Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wants C…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Listening Sessions with Texas Health and Human Services

Listening Sessions with Texas Health and Human Services Your Input Is Needed to Help Strengthen the No Wrong Door System to Access Long-Term Services and Supports Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Governor's Committee on People With Disabilit…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 6:39 PM

Policy Recommendations for the 88th Texas Legislature about Use of Service Animals

Policy Recommendations for the 88th Texas Legislature about Use of Service Animals Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. GCPD Recommends 88th Texas Legislature to Further Define Legal Use of Service Animals Laws and regulations on the use of service animals …
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 9:35 PM

Policy Recommendations for the 88th Texas Legislature about Use of Service Animals

Policy Recommendations for the 88th Texas Legislature about Use of Service Animals Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. GCPD Recommends 88th Texas Legislature to Further Define Legal Use of Service Animals Laws and regulations on the use of service animals …
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 7:43 PM

Policy Recommendations to the 88th Legislature to Improve Educational Outcomes for Students with Disabilities

Policy Recommendations to the 88th Legislature to Improve Educational Outcomes for Students with Disabilities Increase Protections for Students with Disabilities Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. GCPD Recommendations to Increase Protections for S…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 7:34 PM

Social Security Disability Benefits 101 Webinar

Social Security Disability Benefits 101 Webinar Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ? - Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinar Series - Social Security Disability Benefits 101 When a person experiences a disability that makes it difficult to work o…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 6:48 PM

Recommendations for the 88th Texas Legislature to Improve Access to Places of Public Accommodation

Recommendations for the 88th Texas Legislature to Improve Access to Places of Public Accommodation Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. GCPD Recommends 88th Texas Legislature Improve Access to Universal Changing Places at Venues of Public Accommodation The …
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 8:22 PM

Policy Recommendations for the 88th Texas Legislature to Improve Transportation Access for Texans with Disabilities

Policy Recommendations for the 88th Texas Legislature to Improve Transportation Access for Texans with Disabilities GCPD Transportation Proposals May Be Meaningful to You or Someone You Care About Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Effective, Reli…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Policy Recommendations to Improve Educational Outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Policy Recommendations to Improve Educational Outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Improve Educational Outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Policy Recommendations for the 88th Texas Legislatur…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 8:52 PM

Participate in GCPD's Quarterly Meeting February 23-24, 2023

Participate in GCPD's Quarterly Meeting February 23-24, 2023 The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities will meet in Laredo, Texas at Laredo College on February 23-24, 2023 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. GCPD's Quarterly Meeting: Feb…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 2:20 PM

RE: Effective Advocacy Starts With You - Register Today

RE: Effective Advocacy Starts With You - Register Today How To Access The State Legislative Process and Engage with Elected Officials Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ? - Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinar Series - Effective Advocacy Wit…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 7:29 PM

GCPD Issues 2024-2025 Policy Recommendations Report to the 88th Texas Legislature

GCPD Issues 2024-2025 Policy Recommendations Report to the 88th Texas Legislature 2024-2025 Policy Recommendations from the Governor's Committee Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. 2024-2025 Policy Recommendations From The Governor's Committee The …
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Powering Durable Medical Equipment and Assistive Technology During a Power Outage

Powering Durable Medical Equipment and Assistive Technology During a Power Outage Tips for Maintaining Power for Your Durable Medical Equipment and Assistive Technology During a Power Outage Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Emergency Solutions f…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
January 4, 2023 at 7:51 PM

World Braille Day 2023 and Birth Date of Louis Braille

World Braille Day 2023 and Birth Date of Louis Braille UNESCO Named January 4th Each Year as World Braille Day Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Celebrating Louis Braille's Birthday on World Braille Day 2023 Since 2018, the United Nations Educat…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
December 27, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Tuition Assistance at Post-secondary Schools for Qualified Persons with Hearing Loss

Tuition Assistance at Post-secondary Schools for Qualified Persons with Hearing Loss Qualified Persons with Hearing Loss May Be Eligible for Assistance with Tuition-Related Costs at Post-secondary Schools Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Certifi…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
December 21, 2022 at 3:13 AM

FEMA Offers Tips for Texans with Disabilities on Winter Preparedness

FEMA Offers Tips for Texans with Disabilities on Winter Preparedness Prepare Now for the Expected Winter Weather Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. FEMA Region 6 Disability Partner Winter Preparedness Tips FEMA Region 6 Disability Partners, The FE…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
December 13, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Critical Information About the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Critical Information About the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Join the upcoming webinar which will address why children with intellectual disabilities are at a higher risk of developing mental hea Having t…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 5:34 PM

Help Improve Mental Health Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Help Improve Mental Health Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Schedule Your Interview to Provide Input on How Young People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Receive Mental Health Care Having trouble viewing this email? View it as …
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 4:50 PM

Join Us in Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Join Us in Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month ? Join Us! National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) goes back to 1945, when Co…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Participate in GCPD's Quarterly Meeting on Oct. 7th

Participate in GCPD's Quarterly Meeting on Oct. 7th Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. GCPD's Quarterly Meeting: October 7, 2022 The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) welcomes all Texans to join us for our quarterly business meeting …
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
September 26, 2022 at 8:14 PM

DEAM Poster Art Encourages "Raising the Bar" in the Workforce

DEAM Poster Art Encourages "Raising the Bar" in the Workforce Winning Art is Selected by Judges for 2022 Disability Employment Awareness Month Poster Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. "Raising the Bar" by Artist Eva M. Storey Featured on 2022 Dis…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 10:52 PM

Don't Miss This! Join us on October 6th in Houston or Online

Don't Miss This! Join us on October 6th in Houston or Online 2022 HireAbiility Forum and GCPD Lex Frieden Employment Awards Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. 2022 HireAbility Employer Forum & GCPD Lex Frieden Employment Awards - Don't Miss It…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 3:14 PM

GCPD Committee Meeting September 14, 2022

GCPD Committee Meeting September 14, 2022 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Committee Meeting The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) welcomes all Texans to join us for a business meet…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 2:11 PM

HHSC's Community Attendant Survey

HHSC's Community Attendant Survey Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Community Attendant Survey Open Through Sept. 28 Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) is conducting a survey to gain insight into the needs of the community attendant workforce in …
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 4:45 PM

Medicaid Payment Rate Meetings

Medicaid Payment Rate Meetings Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Stakeholder Engagement Meetings for Medicaid Payment Rates The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Provider Finance Department (PFD) will conduct stakeholder engagement me…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 9:35 PM

How State Services Help Students on a 504 Education Plan

How State Services Help Students on a 504 Education Plan Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ? - Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinar Series - Vocational Rehabilitation: Helping Students with Disabilities Prepare for the Future Section 504 of the…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Governor's Committee Extends Submission Deadlines for Employment Awards AND NDEAM Poster Art Competition

Governor's Committee Extends Submission Deadlines for Employment Awards AND NDEAM Poster Art Competition Deadlines Extended for Employment Award Nominations and for Poster Art Entries Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. 2022 Poster Art Entries! Ext…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 8:56 PM

Quarterly Meeting of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities

Quarterly Meeting of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Quarterly Meeting Notice: August 4-5, 2022 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Quarterly Meeting: August 4-5, 2022 The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD)…
  Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Governor Abbott Proclaims 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Governor Abbott Proclaims 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act July 26, 2022 - The ADA's 32nd Anniversary Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Celebrate the ADA's 32nd Anniversary on July 26, 2022! On July 26, 1990, President, and…