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Thank you for Amplifying CTD!
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Pen 2 Paper open for 2020
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2019 Annual Report now available
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2019 Lege Report now available
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News & Events
Coronavirus Information & Resources
Resources, statements, and articles regarding coronavirus and people with disabilities
Read more: Coronavirus Information & Resources
In 2020 Elections, Supporting Constituents with Disabilities Means Supporting Medicare Advantage
Of the 44 million Americans who rely on Medicare, 9.1 million are under age 65. These younger individuals have disabilities and for their health-care needs, they often turn to Medicare Advantage.
Read more: In 2020 Elections, Supporting Constituents with Disabilities Means Supporting Medicare Advantage
Protect Texas’ Investment in Biosciences—and the Health of Texans with Disabilities
Texas has invested in the creation of a dynamic, growing biosciences industry and the lives and well-being of its citizens. Unfortunately, Texas could find that strategic investment undermined.
Read more: Protect Texas’ Investment in Biosciences—and the Health of Texans with Disabilities
Statement on Gov. Abbott’s Sudden Interest in the ADA
CTD would love for Gov. Abbott to champion the ADA. He can start by promoting legislation to waive the State’s offensive sovereign immunity position.
Read more: Statement on Gov. Abbott’s Sudden Interest in the ADAGet Involved
Featured Resource: Prescription Assistance Programs
Did you know that you can get financial assistance to pay for your prescriptions? Reimbursement, discounts, and many other programs are available.
More about Rx assistance programsRead our 2019 Annual Report
Catch up on CTD’s accomplishments last year in the areas of state and federal advocacy, the arts, and more.
Read our Annual ReportAnnual & Ongoing Events
- CTD Advocacy Events
- Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival & Short Film Competition
- Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Competition
- Lightning Laces Running Team
Coming up!
Note that we will continue to post scheduled upcoming CTD and partner events here, including whether they are cancelled, post-poned, or moved online.
- Monday, June 22: POWER: The Disability Vote, a Disability & Election Summit (AAPD; originally Elected for Inclusion, rescheduled from January 13)
- Thursday, August 27: Our Lives Disabilities Conference (Volar CIL, El Paso; originally scheduled March 26)
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