Welcome to the Texas Center for Disability Studies

TCDS 

is a part of The University of Texas at Austin's Steve Hicks School of Social Work and strives to fulfill the mission, vision, and values through work at our Center and with our partners.

MISSION 

The Texas Center for Disability Studies works to create a better world through research, education, practice, and policy.

 

VISION

The Texas Center for Disability Studies envisions a world where all people are recognized, respected, valued, and included.

 

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Emphasis Areas and Projects

TCDS is committed to advancing interdisciplinary exploration and collaboration. with projects that engage with critical discourse, innovative research, and transformative practices related to disability.

Engage in Disability Studies

Disability Studies is an academic field that is both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary. Scholarship from a vast array of disciplines including social work, anthropology, philosophy, sociology, communication and media studies, economics, political science, architecture, law, gender studies, literature, and the arts (to name a few) contribute to this field.

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Disability Studies Overview

Learn about this interdisciplinary academic field, which pulls from an array of disciplines including social work, anthropology, philosophy, and more.

Core Courses

Find out more about the core Disability Studies Courses provided by the Texas Center for Disability Studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about disability studies? Check out our FAQ page.

TCDS News

Seeking Participants for TCDS Research Advisory Committee!

Jan. 2, 2024
TCDS is developing a research advisory committee of community members. We are especially looking for family members of autistic individuals and individuals with IDD to apply to join W.I.T.H. (Weaving Inclusion Together in research Hub).

TCDS Attends the 2023 AUCD Conference

Nov. 10, 2023
The TCDS team attended the conference on November 5, 2023 to Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in Washington, D.C.
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Upcoming Events

Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday November 12, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
This webinar will build on TX-ADDM's "Understanding Autism" workshop held in mid-September.
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