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The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to fund one project to establish a sustainable Texas Statewide Sibling Network. The Network will increase opportunities for siblings of people with developmental disabilities (DD) living in Texas to learn about disability-related issues, develop leadership and advocacy skills, and receive support when advocating for themselves and their siblings. The deadline to submit a proposal is June 14, 2017. ...

Funding Opportunity from the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to fund up to two Texas organizations to hire and support a full-time TCDD Policy Fellow. Fellows will develop a deep understanding of policy affecting people with developmental disabilities (DD) and also build skills to promote self-determination and self-advocacy. The deadline to submit a proposal is June 7, 2017. Background TCDD invests in general, broad-based leadership and advocacy training for Te...

                             Volunteer Reception Center in Canton, Texas to Aid Volunteers, Organizations, and Homeowners in Henderson, Rains and Van Zandt Counties   East Texas – The Canton Texas Fairgrounds is serving as a Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) for those interested in volunteering to support tornado recovery efforts in the counties of Henderson, Rains, and Van Zandt:   Canton Texas Fairgrounds 24742 State Highway 64 Canton Texas ...

     You can now apply or nominate someone for the 2017 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness (ICP) Awards. Winning an award may help with greater promotion and exposure of your efforts.    If you have taken action to prepare your community for disasters, here is your chance to receive national recognition for your efforts. Winning a FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Award or honorable mention may help you: Expose your program to national media. Expand your organization’s local, state and feder...

Sign up now to attend ACC's "People Are Strange: Managing Risks in Human Resources". ​Date and Time: May 18, 2017 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Venue:   ACC Highland Business Center Venue Phone: (512) 223-7111 Click here to register. Cost: $75 (includes lunch) Registration is open through May 17, 2017. Facilitator: Melanie Lockwood Herman, CEO, Nonprofit Risk Management Center in Washington, DC.         People are both the heart and the heartache of every nonprofit mission. This workshop explo...