Mason Whiteside, Deputy Director of Public Policy and Advocacy with The Arc of Texas, gives advocates some actionable tips and best practices to have effective meetings with legislative offices that get results.

The updated 2022-2023 IDEA Manual is now available in both English and Spanish on the Disability Rights Texas website. The manual, created in partnership with The Arc of Texas, is designed to help you understand the requirements of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Texas law so you can act as an equal partner in planning your child’s education.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is conducting an online survey to learn more about the needs of community attendants in Texas. HHSC seeks input from community attendants, personal care attendants, personal care aides, and direct service workers. The deadline to respond is October 7, 2022.