Organization
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities(TCDD)
TCDD is a state agency and federally funded council that awards grants to more than 40 community projects annually across Texas to create systemic change for people with developmental disabilities. It is part of the national DD Council network funded through the Administration for Community Living.
About
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) is a state agency that receives federal funding through the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act to promote the independence, productivity, and community inclusion of Texans with developmental disabilities. A 27-member council — including people with disabilities, family members, and state agency representatives — guides its priorities and investments.
What They Do
TCDD funds more than 40 grants annually to community organisations, self-advocacy groups, universities, and government entities to create systemic change in the services and supports available to people with developmental disabilities. It also produces research, policy papers, and educational resources, and advocates at the Texas Capitol for disability-inclusive legislation.
Who They Serve
TCDD focuses on Texans with developmental disabilities — including intellectual disability, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and spina bifida — and their families, across all ages and all regions of Texas.
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