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The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) provides information through the GovDelivery service to share resources, events, and announcements related to programs and services for people with disabilities across Texas. The most recent 12 months of articles are available on this page.

May
14

Texas Agencies to Announce Updates to Texas Driving with Disability Program

 

May
13

Join HHSC in Austin for Two Days of IDD Training and Technical Assistance

 

May
12

Supporting Older Texans: Resources, Connection, and Community

 

May
11

Mental Health Awareness Month: Supporting Well-Being in Texas

 

May
5

Texas State Independent Living Council, in collaboration with the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, Launches Statewide Survey on Disability Needs

 

May
4

Voting Information and Resources for Texans with Disabilities

 

Apr
23

Stakeholder Survey Seeks Input on Improving Early Childhood Education for Children with Disabilities

 

Apr
22

Recognizing Assistive Technology Awareness Day in Texas

 

Apr
16

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities to Meet in El Paso, Texas on April 28-29, 2026

 

Apr
15

Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To The Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities

 

Apr
10

Recognizing Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in Texas

 

Apr
6

Call for Artists: 2026 NDEAM Poster Art Competition

 

Apr
2

Fair Housing Matters for Texans with Disabilities

 

Apr
1

Recognizing Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month in Texas

 

Mar
30

Take the 2026 Disaster Resilience Survey of Texans with Disabilities

 

Mar
27

Honoring Blinded Veterans Day: Strength Beyond Sight

 

Mar
23

Register for HHSC's Webinar on Recovery Through Employment After Brain Injury

 

Mar
19

HHSC Children’s Autism Program Hosts Webinar on Helping Learners Prepare for the Workforce

 

Mar
16

HHSC Schedules Webinar on Helping Learners Prepare for the Workforce

 

Mar
13

Register for HHSC's Employment First Initiatives Webinar on March 18th

 

Mar
11

Supporting Texans During Brain Injury Awareness Month

 

Mar
5

Recognizing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Texas

 

Mar
2

Expanding Access to Professional Accessibility Training Across Texas

 

Feb
24

Parent-Directed Special Education Services Grants for Families Opening April 1st

 

Feb
23

Texas Partners in Policymaking is Now Accepting Applications

 

Feb
19

HHSC Employment First/Employment Services In-Person Trainings

 

Feb
4

Texas Health and Human Services Commission Seeks Input on Rider 56

 

Feb
4

Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) is currently seeking members for three advisory committees

 

Jan
26

Customers, caregivers and service providers of Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services are invited to a Town Hall

 

Jan
23

TWC Is Accepting Applications for the Advisory Committee for Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program

 

Jan
23

Honoring Ed Roberts Day: A Legacy of Independence and Service

 

Jan
22

Long-Term Care Facility Winter and Extreme Freezing Weather Preparedness

 

Jan
12

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities to Meet in Waco, Texas on January 21-22, 2026

 

Jan
6

Recognizing World Braille Day in Texas

 

Dec
30

Texas Health and Human Services Commission's New Requirements for the Direct Care Careers Platform

 

Dec
23

Celebrating a Year of Impact: 2025 in Review

 

Dec
11

HHSC Aging Texas Well: A Multisector Plan on Aging Stakeholder Kickoff

 

Dec
8

Celebrating the Justin Dart “Lead On!” Transit Station Commemoration

 

Dec
5

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Governing Board For The Texas School For The Deaf

 

Nov
4

Honoring Our Texas Caregivers 

Oct
24

From Innovation to Impact: 2025 Lex Frieden Employment Award Winners

Oct
14

Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Day is October 17

Oct
13

White Cane Day: Celebrating Independence and Accessibility in Texas

Oct
7

October is Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month in Texas

Oct
1

Governor Abbott Announces 10th Annual Texas HireAbility Campaign

Sept
30

Sunset Advisory Commission Invites Public Input on the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities

Sept
25

HHSC Hosts Deaf Awareness Month Art Show on September 30

Sept
24

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities to Meet in San Antonio, Texas on October 1, 2025

Sept
23

Celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month with the 2025 Winning Poster

Sept
22

Celebrating 75 Years of the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities

Sept
22

Celebrating Deaf Awareness Week in Texas

Sept
16

Join Our Team: Research Specialist Opening at the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities

Sept
12

DFPS is hiring! Join their Team as a CPS Program Support Specialist

Sept
08

Save the Date for the Lex Frieden Employment Awards - HireAbility Employer Forum October 2nd at Morgan's Wonderland

Aug
20

Accessible Oral Health 2025 ECHO: Building Confidence in Serving People with Disabilities

Aug
14

Join Texas Parks and Wildlife for Dino-bility Day! at Dinosaur Valley State Park

July
28

Last Call for the Lex Frieden Employment Awards Nominations

July
25

Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Message from Governor Abbott

July
14

Celebrating 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Milestone for Inclusion in Texas