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CTD Cautions Texas Leadership against Perpetuating Misinformation about Mental Health in their Responses to the Uvalde Shooting
In the wake of this senseless tragedy, we ask our leaders to reach out to disability and mental health experts to educate themselves before sharing misinformation.
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2022 ADAPT FUN*RUN
Thanks for supporting disability rights at this year's ADAPT FUN*RUN!
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Accessing Technology in the 2022 School Year
Resources for How to Advocate for Your Child in Special Education (in English & Spanish)
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2021 Legislative & Annual Report
2021 at the Capitol, in the community, and of course, online, with the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
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Blog: September Voting Updates
After nine months of debate, dozens of hearings, long nights in the Capitol cafeteria, and countless meetings with legislators and their staffs, where did we land? Review the highlights.
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Texas Disability Advocates Call on Social Work Board to Protect Rights
Read CTD, The Arc of Texas, and Disability Rights Texas's joint statement on Social Work Board's Code of Conduct Review and Attorney General's Opinion
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CTD’s Statement on Over-reliance on Restraint and Use of Force with Students with Disabilities
The over-reliance on restraint and use of force with students with disabilities has left a wake of trauma and physical harm and it must stop.
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Texas Mobile Vaccination Program
Still looking to get vaccinated against COVID-19? State announces new mobile clinic for groups of 5 or more and homebound Texans.
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2021 ADAPT FUN*RUN
THANK YOU to all of our runners and their supporters for the 2021 ADAPT FUN RUN for Disability Rights!
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In Memory of Gene Whitten-Lege
Farewell to the longest-standing CTD board member and a founding father of the CDS program in Texas.
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