Disability Employment Awareness Month Poster Artist Announced Disability Employment Awareness Month has been celebrated in Texas each October since 1999. The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities produces a colorful poster for display in businesses, government offices and schools.…
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Governor Abbott proclaims Deaf Awareness Week in Texas (September 23-29, 2018)
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Governor Abbott proclaims Deaf Awareness Week in Texas (September 23-29, 2018) Organizations worldwide celebrate Deaf Awareness Week in September, a celebration of the achievements of the Deaf community and the rich world of Deaf culture. As communities across Texas host…
Join us at the DiverseAbility Forum 8/30/18 – Frisco
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Join us at the DiverseAbility Forum 8/30/18 – Frisco Please join us for our DiverseAbility Forum in Frisco, Texas. The forum is hosted by the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Office of the Commissioner Representing…
GCPD Announces Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinars
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GCPD Announces Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinars The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) announces a new free training series on accessibility and disability policy best-practices through ZOOM, a leader in accessible webinar platforms. The GCPD will work with…
Service Animal Guidance for Texans
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Service Animal Guidance for Texans This year the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) has had a higher than usual number of questions regarding service animals. Some of the most common questions asked include: Can only dogs be service animals? Are…
TWC: Meetings for the Merger of All VR Services into One Program
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Stakeholder Meetings for the Merger of All Vocational Rehabilitation Services into One Program The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities is sharing information on public hearings regarding the merger of programs within the vocational rehabilitation system. If you have questions,…