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Updates to the Notice of Procedural Safeguards, Parent’s Guide to the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Process, and Overview of Special Education for Parents  

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Updates have been made to the Notice of Procedural Safeguards and Parent’s Guide to the ARD Process to align with several Commissioner of Education rules and a dyslexia State Board of Education rule that became effective in 2024. Copies of these resources are being provided by the TEA in collaboration with the Education Service Center … Read more

Administration for Community Living Grant Award and Funding Opportunity

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A young man leans over a keyboard to assist an older woman seated at a computer, both smiling as they engage with the screen in a bright, modern room.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) today announced the release of $1.1 billion in funding and new grant opportunities to provide critical services to older adults, people with disabilities, and their family caregivers — especially during Older Americans Month.

The Potential Impacts of Cuts to Medicaid

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An elderly woman with gray hair smiles while sitting in a wheelchair, illuminated by soft natural light in a bright room. There is a blue sign with the number "11" visible in the background.

Medicaid, which represents $1 out of every $5 spent on health care in the U.S., is now the target of proposed federal budget cuts that would have major ramifications for states, health care and nursing facilities, clinicians, and the beneficiaries who rely on Medicaid.

Texans with Disabilities Data Brief

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A smiling young woman in a wheelchair holds a tablet, dressed in a button-up shirt and a light cardigan, with indoor plants in the background.

Every Texan honors and celebrates the past and present contributions of Texans with disabilities. Data from the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) show that people with disabilities make up 12% of our state’s total civilian noninstitutionalized population. That’s over 3.5 million Texans that have at least one disability.

Mental Health Awareness Month & Prioritizing Mental Well-Being

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A veteran in a wheelchair receiving counselling.

From the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD): Even though May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, prioritizing our mental well-being is something we should commit to year-round. Below, you’ll find highlights of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities’ (MOPD) engagements this month, along with valuable resources for accessing mental health services. As … Read more

ADA National Network Newsletter: May 2025

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A mother interacting with her son who has a hearing impairment.

May has arrived, flowers are in bloom, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network (ADANN) newsletter has arrived! Right now, we’re celebrating Speech-Language-Hearing Month! Additionally, with the 35th anniversary of the ADA in July, we are also highlighting the importance of creating accessible content for social media. Speech-Language-Hearing Month May is National Speech-Language-Hearing … Read more

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