NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH NDEAM’s roots go back to 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1962, the word “physically” was removed to acknowledge the…
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Sunset Review of Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Survey
Sunset Review of Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Survey July 18, 2014 Dear Stakeholder of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities: As you may be aware, the Sunset Commission staff is currently conducting its review of the Governor’s…
Deadline Approaching: APA/GCPD Accessibility Awards
APA/GCPD Accessibility Awards Since 2010, the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) has worked with the Accessibility Professionals Association (APA), formerly known as the Texas Registered Accessibility Specialists Association (TRASA), to recognize businesses and organizations that go significantly…