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Survey: Do you use a service animal?

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Are you a US resident (Age 18+) who uses a service animal or other animal that assists you with your disability? If not, are you the parent of a child who uses such an animal?

If so, the Southwest ADA Center (www.southwestada.org) would like to learn about your experiences with accessing public places with your animal. We invite you to complete the following anonymous survey at:

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3773597/Assistance-Animal-Survey

The information gathered from the survey will help the Southwest ADA Center

  1. understand what access issues people are having with their animals; and
  2. to develop information, support, and guidance needed for the community to improve access for users of assistance animals.

These findings will also improve the trainings and technical assistance that the Southwest ADA Center can provide to the public on this topic.

 

Community Survey 2017-18

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Community Survey 2017-18

tell us what you think

 

What matters to you? Take our survey and let us know!

Every four years, Disability Rights Texas asks people with disabilities, their families and friends, disability advocates, and others to tell us about things that are most important to people with disabilities in their everyday lives. You can help by taking a few minutes to complete this brief survey.

If you are helping someone with a disability complete this survey, please let the person choose what TWO (2) STATEMENTS are most important to them. Also, when you complete the “About You” section at the end, please answer those questions based on the person you are helping.

If you are a parent, guardian, advocate, or professional, you are invited to complete your own survey based on your experience and relationships with the people with disabilities in your life.

Our brief survey is available online in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Click here now to take the survey in the language of your choice.

Do you have questions or need help completing the survey? Call our toll-free survey helpline at 1-866-665-6602 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Need a reminder about what Disability Rights Texas does as the P&A (protection and advocacy) agency for people with disabilities in Texas? Watch this brief video to find out.

Taken from: http://www.disabilityrightstx.org/contact/survey?/survey

Volunteers needed to participate in a research study on pregnancy and women with disabilities

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Volunteers are needed to participate in a research study on pregnancy and women with disabilities.

 

Women may be eligible if they:

-Are between 18 to 44 years of age

-Have a disability or are deaf or hard-of-hearing, and

-have had an unplanned pregnancy in the past two years

 

Participants will receive $30 for their time.

Please contact us by phone at 434-924-0074, or by email at studyforwomen@gmail.com 

 

This research study is being conducted by researchers from the University of Montana Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities, the University of Virginia School of Nursing, and the University of Missouri School of Nursing. It is funded by the National Institutes of Health

Brazos Valley Public Hearing

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The State Independent Living Council and the Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living are hosting a Town Hall to discuss important issues in independent living. All counties within Brazos Valley are encouraged to send in topics of their interest; majority topics will be discussed at two separate sessions for the hearing.

Topics can include:
• Independent Living Services
• Healthcare
• Transportation
• Emergency Planning
• Personal Care
Attendants
• Anything related you wish to discuss!

When:
Friday, August 11,
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Where:
Hilton College Station & Conference Center
801 University Dr. East College Station, TX 77840

“WHAT MATTERS TO YOU?”

Go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BVPublicHearing to fill out the online submission of subjects you would like discussed! All topics must be received by August 9!

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Recognizing the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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July 26th is often regarded as America’s second Independence Day for the estimated 56 million Americans with disabilities. On Wednesday many agencies and organizations around our state will be observing the anniversary of the ADA with local celebrations to raise awareness of the rights of Texans with disabilities and the many contributions they make to our state. GCPD staff members will be exhibiting at an ADA Open House in Austin being hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation.
The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) is honored to share Governor Abbott’s ADA proclamation and best wishes to the state for the 27th Anniversary of the ADA.

The State of Texas – Governor
To all to whom these presents shall come,
Greetings: Know ye that this official certificate is presented in recognition of the:
27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, July 26, 2017.

In Texas, we understand that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue their American Dream. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush – a Texan – signed the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in many areas, including employment, public accommodations, transportation, housing and education. The ADA is critical to ensuring accessibility and full inclusion for men and women with disabilities. Through continued commitment to fairness and equality of opportunity, we can ensure a bright future for all residents of the Lone Star State.

As you gather to celebrate the anniversary of this historic legislation, First Lady Cecilia Abbott joins me in sending best wishes.

In testimony whereof, I have signed my name and caused the Seal of the State of Texas to be affixed at the City of Austin, this the 5th day of July, 2017.

Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas

A printable copy of the official 27th ADA Anniversary Proclamation is available on the Governor’s website.