The Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG), BVCIL, and other local organizations are partnering on a survey to gather data about local transportation. From the survey site: “The purpose of the survey is to better understand the travel needs of
June is Child Vision Awareness Month
Each June, the Pharmacy Council on Child Vision Care reminds youngsters and their parents about the importance of caring for their eyes. The mission of Child Vision Awareness Month has three parts: To better educate and counsel the public on
Disasters and Disability: Be Prepared
Emergencies like natural disasters are bad for everyone who is affected, but for people who have disabilities, they can be even harder to navigate, survive, and recover. But, people who have disabilities can take special steps to help themselves be
New Advocacy Video Addresses Restraint and Seclusion of Students with Disabilities in Public Schools
Check out this new advocacy video by Dan Habib. “Restraint and Seclusion” is about the effects of those practices on students who have disabilities and attend public schools. Visit Stop Hurting Kids to view the video and read more about
Texas Legislators Add Protection Against Service Dog Discrimination in Food Establishments
Just prior to the close of the current General Session, Texas legislators passed an amendment to the Texas Health and Safety Code to bolster the rights of people with disabilities who use service dogs when visiting restaurants and other food
Medicaid Expansion in Texas: Time is Running Out to Speak Our Minds!
Medicaid still matters, and millions of Texans remain without any health insurance coverage at all. The current Texas legislative session ends in less than two weeks. At this point, it looks like Texas is not going to participate in straightforward
Reserve Tickets by 5/12
Reserve tickets by May 12, 2013 to view the movie in Bryan-College Station Movie presentation of Any Day Now Inspired by a true story from the late 1970s and touching on legal and social issues that are as relevant today
April 14-20 is Disability Awareness Week in Texas
National Disability Employment Awareness Month comes around every year in October, but in Texas, disability awareness gets an extra boost every April with Disability Awareness Week. This year, it is April 14-20, and 2013 is also the 25th anniversary of
Celebrate Service: National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, 2013
by Nancy Flowers and Pat Morse Celebrate Service captures the meaning of this signature week, honoring the people who dedicate themselves to taking action and solving problems in their communities. Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week has grown in scope
Facts About Age-related Hearing Loss
Think you have to be 70 to start having age-related hearing loss? Think again! According to a recent blog article from The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, hearing loss can start as early as our 40s, and we also don’t