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The Arc of Texas is accepting applications for the 2022 Partners in Disability Leadership (PDL) program, an advanced virtual leadership development training program created for professionals who are interested in being stewards of the disability rights movement and leaders within their agencies and organizations. PDL takes a skills-based learning approach and equips professionals with information, leadership skills, and connections to
influence positive change in IDD services and support systems. Learn more and apply at thearcoftexas.org/disabilityleadership.
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The Arc of Texas and our co-plaintiffs filed on December 1 an amended complaint in our lawsuit to stop SB 1, the new voting law that went into effect earlier this month. The complaint now includes the personal stories and concerns about the law as Texas voters
with disabilities under the new law. Read the amended complaint
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The Arc of Texas Manager of Public Policy & Advocacy Alex Cogan presented research from the Whole Person Project at the Texas Judicial Commission for Mental Health Annual Summit. The project highlights the need for cross-collaborative training for intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health (MH) professionals. The goal of the project is to improve supports provided to individuals with IDD-MH and their families by
enhancing community-based mental health services and encouraging cross-collaborative training between IDD and MH professionals and those who may come in contact with people with IDD during a mental health crisis, such as law enforcement. Read more on our blog
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Are you an adult Texan with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety? Have you used or tried to use mental health services in Texas? We want to hear from you. The Arc of Texas created the Whole Person Project to expand access to quality mental
health services so all Texans with IDD live a quality life with the supports and services they need. Sharing stories is one way to tell lawmakers and the community why it’s important to support all Texans with IDD. These stories help us work for policy changes so you can access quality mental health services in a timely manner. Fill
out this short survey if you would like to help
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Our friends at Central Market have generously kick-started our End of Year campaign with a donation of $5,000, and we are challenging our supporters to match that amount! There are many ways you can support The Arc of Texas:
- Make a tax-deductible contribution through our secure donation page
- Choose The Arc of Texas when you shop with Amazon Smile for all your last minute holiday needs
- Host a Facebook Fundraiser
- Mail a check to our offices: 8001 Centre Park Drive, Suite 100 | Austin, TX 78754
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