Governors Committee on People with Disabilities
The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities is within the office of the Governor. The committee's mission is to further opportunities for persons with disabilities to enjoy full and equal access to lives of independence, productivity, and self-determination. The committee is composed of 12 members appointed by the governor and of nonvoting ex officio members. The members are appointed for staggered terms of two years. At least seven of the appointed members must be persons with disabilities. The Committee serves as a central source of information and education on the abilities, rights, problems, and needs of persons with disabilities. The staff of the Governor's Committee supports and manages the work of the committee.
Digital Accessibility for Texas and Texans
How to Make a GCPD Policy Recommendation
2024 HireAbility Employer Forum and Lex Frieden Employment Awards
Adaptive Driving Webinar
Creating Your Own Business as an Entrepreneur with a Disability
Save for Today and Plan for Tomorrow with a Texas ABLE Account
GCPD's 34th Anniversary Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Understanding FEMA's Accessibility Changes
Law Enforcement Interaction Programs
Leveraging Personal Networks into Success
Flying with Disabilities: An Updated Guide to Air Travel
2023 Lex Frieden Employment Awards & HireAbility Employment Forum
Accessible Parking in Texas
Let's Get Unified: The FUNdamentals
Using Plain Language
Hurricane Preparedness for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing
Effective Advocacy of Disability Topics with Texas Legislature
National Association of the Deaf: Innovating Opportunity in the 21st Century
20+ Years of Standards and Best Practice - Is the Web Accessible Yet?
2022 Barbara Jordan Media Awards
Emergency Solutions for Powering Durable Medical Equipment and Assistive Technology
Understanding the Texas Accessibility Standards
Texas Brain Injury Programs: An Integrated Approach to Supports
The Scoop on Reporting About People with Disabilities
Paratransit Transportation Solutions for Texans with Disabilities
Lockheed Martin Receives the Governor's Lex Frieden Large Employer Award
Before, During and After Disasters: Key Considerations for People with Disabilities
Texas HireAbility Employer Forum and Lex Frieden Employment Awards
2021 White Cane Day in Texas
Overcoming Barriers to Vaccination for Persons with Disabilities