Opportunities and resources of interest to disability rights advocates
Advocacy Opportunities &
Resources
Welcome to our monthly Advocacy Opportunities & Resources email detailing available opportunities and resources of interest to disability rights advocates.
What to Expect When Voting in Texas
Veronica Ayala, The Arc of Texas Board member and Texas election judge, walks you through what to expect when voting in Texas.
Apply for a MLK Day of Service Grant
Participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service to honor Dr. King's life and legacy, and to strengthen the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in your local community.
Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000 to allow chapters of The Arc and other nonprofit community organizations to develop service projects that focus on providing food assistance to people in need in the community. The
application deadline is November 2.
The Arc of the United States debuted their new online story hub. The videos and other stories that live on this page give a window into the unique challenges people with disabilities face, as well as the dreams and goals we all
share.
Share Your Story: TCDD Public Policy Priorities Survey
To better promote the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities' public priorities at the Capitol, they are gathering stories from people with disabilities, their family members, and professionals in the DD field to share with
lawmakers and their staff to make the case for policy change information. The survey is open until November 18.