Celebrating 75 Years of the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD), which was established in 1950 to promote full and equal access to…
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ZOOM: Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Building a Digital World that Works for All
Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Building a Digital World that Works for All Every year, on the third Thursday of May, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is observed to spotlight the importance of digital and universal access for all. As…
Hurricane Season Starts June 2021: Are you and your family prepared?
Hurricane Season Starts June 1, 2021 Hurricane season in Texas starts June 1st and ends November 30th. Meteorologists predict this year may be more active than usual, so it is critical you and your family make a preparedness plan now!…
Additional Executive Orders Posted as American Sign Language Videos
COVID-19 Materials Now Available in ASL The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) and the Office of the Governor (OOG) have made the following materials available in American Sign Language (ASL). GCPD will continue to interpret executive orders into…
Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Meeting, 4/22/20 and 4/23/20 via Zoom
Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Meeting, 4/22/20 and 4/23/20 via Zoom The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) will hold our quarterly business meeting on April 22, 2020 and April 23, 2020 via Zoom. GCPD welcomes public comments…
Tips for Successful Communication with People with Disabilities
Tips for Successful Communication with People with Disabilities As COVID-19 testing facilities expand throughout the state, it is vital employees have the resources to successfully communicate with people with disabilities. The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) and the…