Governor Greg Abbott Proclaims October Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month Throughout our state’s history, Texans with disabilities have played an outsized role in making Texas the greatest state in our nation to live, work and raise a family.…
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Deaf Business Owners in Austin Work to Overcome Communication Hurdles, Stigma
Deaf Business Owners in Austin Work to Overcome Communication Hurdles, Stigma By Stef Manisero May 8, 2017 Many people dream of one day owning their own business — a dream that’s easier for some to live out than others. But…
Why 50 Million People Can’t Call 911
WHY 50 MILLION PEOPLE CAN’T CALL 911 July 13, 2016 Over 50 million deaf citizens can’t use their smartphone to call 911. Credit: Mark J. Fletcher, ENP For the deaf community, texting to 911 can be their lifeline. But in…
AHEAD 24th Annual Conference 2016 – Austin
AHEAD 24th Annual Conference 2016 – Austin Hello AHEAD in Texas members! This is a reminder that the Call for Proposals is open for the AHEAD in Texas 24th annual conference. The conference, Capturing our Capital; 25 years of the…
Executive Director position available at Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
Executive Director position available at Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Angi English, the former Executive Director of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, recently accepted another position with the State Office of Risk Management. Under her leadership with…
Microsoft ASL Answer Desk Offers Visual and Virtual Troubleshooting
Disability Answer Desk The Disability Answer Desk is where people with disabilities can get support with Microsoft products and accessibility features. Connect with a Microsoft expert: Call the Disability Answer Desk at 1-800-936-5900 Call +1 (800) 936-5900 Chat now with…