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Funding Opportunity for Chapters of The Arc (Apply by July 1)
The Mutual of America Foundation is accepting applications for a national award recognizing nonprofits demonstrating strong partnerships that drive meaningful community impact. Unrestricted funds support ongoing work. Email the funderif you have questions and let us know if you apply.
Advocacy Training: Join Us for Tour Across Texas in Your Region
We're singing Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again” as we kick off visits to our local chapters across the state before the next Texas Legislative Session begins.
So far, we've visited friends in the Beaumont, Houston and DFW areas. When the 90th Texas Legislative Session begins in January 2027, we must continue to use our collective power to advocate for Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Together, we can!
Join our Public Policy & Advocacy Team at an upcoming event, below! Open to the public, but please RSVP with the chapter in your area.
July 14: The Arc of Wichita County The Arc of Wichita County Building at 3115 Buchanan St., Wichita Falls, TX 76308 (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
July 25: The Arc of El Paso Time and Location Coming Soon
August 13: The Arc of the Capital Area The Arc of the Capital Area Building at 1106 Clayton Lane #215E Austin, Texas 78723 (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
In honor of the 36th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City of Coppell, Texas, is having a Disability Empowerment Resource Fair in partnership with the North Texas Disability Chamber. Learn from organizations, authors, and businesses in North Texas focused on innovations in health, education, employment, and accessibility.
Your Summer Reading List
Check out these op-eds, interviews, and podcasts about disability rights and life to get informed and inspired:
Do you know you can support The Arc of Texas' advocacy efforts by purchasing (the coolest) disability rights merchandise designed by our staff?Click to shop!
Staff Spotlight: Colette Flormann, Enrollment Manager, The Arc of Texas Master Pooled Trust
Periodically, we will share a staff spotlight to help you get to know our team!
Colette joined us in 2013 and "has become such a valuable, critical part of our team" said Haley Greer, Director of The Arc of Texas Master Pooled Trust. She provides operational support and educates individuals with disabilities, families, attorneys, and
judges about the Trust and our enrollment process. Haley says, "The guru of all things enrollment, Colette's work with all the contractors we've engaged to modernize and streamline the Trust's systems has been invaluable! Thank you, Colette!" Having friends and family members with IDD, Colette has a big heart for our mission and aims every day to better the quality of life for those she serves. Meet the rest of our team.
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