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Project

2.04 TCDS I&R - TCDS Info and Referral

Center:

TX-Texas Center for Disability Studies, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Nina Zuna
[email protected]
512-232-0740

Project Description:

NEED: The TCDS provides Information & Referral support to the Texas community on a regular basis. The TCDS regularly receives queries for information, supports, resources, services, etc. GOALS: Provide the best information available to support Texans to live inclusive and participatory lives. FEATURES & BENEFITS: The TCDS aims to provide real time, quality information. We maintain contact with state agencies, non-profits, our DD Partners and more to ensure that we are able to access current information, or people who know the current information, to meet the needs of our state.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Cultural Diversity

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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