This page is a collection of all TCDS projects regarding individuals with disabilities, from transition age and up. As a person with a disability, you can participate in webinars and workshops on accessibility, independence, and advocacy. Whether you're interested in sharing your voice through research, learning about assistive technologies, or connecting with the disability community, our resources can empower and aid in navigating these opportunities.
ACT LEND
The Autism Consortium of Texas (ACT) LEND is an interdisciplinary program that seeks to train graduate students, family members, and self-advocates in culturally informed diagnosis, support, and advocacy for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities throughout the Capital Region and Central Texas.
Autism Consortium of Texas
The purpose of the Autism Consortium is to network and foster autism-related research and program collaborations at the University of Texas at Austin and in the Central Texas area.
Disability Studies
Disability Studies is an academic field that is both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary; it focuses on how disability is constructed, viewed, and understood culturally, politically, economically, and socially.
E4Texas
E4Texas is a post-secondary opportunity for people with or without a disability, who are over the age of 18, who have a high school diploma, and are employment-focused.
EMPOWER
Working with self-advocates, caregivers, and other stakeholders this project identifies the gaps in knowledge, skills, and the overall healthcare transition readiness of racially and minoritized youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their caregivers.
Genetics Education Webinars
The Genetic Series is a collaborative effort between The University of Texas at Austin - Texas Center for Disability Studies and The Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine to educate health professionals and families on genetic developmental disorders.
Healthy Relationships
These workshops use resources curated by Dr. Nick Winges-Yanez, who has been teaching healthy relationship skills to self-advocates for over 8 years.
Road to Recovery - Trauma Informed Care
This training curriculum helps address the severe lack of knowledge and awareness of the mental health needs of children with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), and in the interest of developing better capacity to address those needs.
Texas Technology Access Program
The Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP) provides assistive technology device loans, demonstration centers, recycle/reuse programs, and financing.
Weaving Inclusion Together in research Hub (W.I.T.H.)
The Texas Center for Disability Studies has a research advisory committee of community members consisting of autistic adults, adults with IDD (intellectual and/or developmental disabilities), and family members of individuals with autism or IDD.