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The third special session of the 87th Texas Legislature is addressing how to allocate $16 billion in funds the state has received through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Missing from proposed legislation in both the Texas House and Senate so far is allocating funds to address decades of severely inadequate funding for Medicaid community attendants and direct care workers.
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Senate Bill 1716 passed in the 87th Texas Legislative Regular Session expanded the current Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) program, which gives $1,500 grants to families of qualifying Special Education students who have been affected by COVID-19 school closures. Read more about eligibility criteria and where to sign up
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Texas Center for Disability Studies at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking people with disabilities and their family members and caregivers to fill out a survey about your COVID-19 vaccine experience. Your feedback helps Texas Partners for
Inclusive Access find ways to make sure Texans with with intellectual and developmental disabilities have access to the vaccine.
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Rev Up Texas, Art Spark Texas, and channelAustin are looking for a songwriter to compose the 2022 DON’T DIS THE VOTE voter registration and voter education song for a planned flash mob of all abilities. The song must have a danceable chorus chant that drives people to action. The music will be performed and recorded by the songwriter/musician or another group to be determined.
While the entire composition isn't required to submit your song, you must submit a clear theme and concept. Lyrics only are also accepted. The songwriter will be paid.
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The Your Best Shot street team gives people helpful information about the COVID-19 vaccine through a peer network, so they can make informed decisions about their health.
The team is organized by Texas Partners for Inclusive Access, a collaborative effort between 17 state agencies, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations, including The Arc of Texas, to increase education and decrease barriers for Texans with disabilities and their families.
We are looking for people who live all over Texas, so that more Texans have a chance to get information. People with disabilities, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or anyone who is a member of a diverse community is encouraged to apply. People who like to use social media—like Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram—and have engaged followers are encouraged to apply. People who like to meet new people, whether virtually or in-person, and who are passionate about the cause, are
encouraged to apply. Visit the website to access the application
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