COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities, Families, & Service Providers

State Agencies and Councils COVID-19 Pages

• Department of Family and Protective Services

• Department of State Health Services

• Texas Health and Human Services Commission

• Texas Council on Developmental Disabilities

• Texas Department of Emergency Management

• Texas Education Agency

• Texas Workforce Commission
   

Tips for Successful Communication with People with Disabilities

Communication Tips in Word Format
Communication Tips in PDF Format
Communication Tips in Spanish

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There are a number of disability-related organizations in Texas that are sharing information and resources related to COVID-19. Below you’ll find links to their COVID-19 webpages and links to subscribe to receive their emails.

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• Autism Society of Texas
  COVID-19 page | Subscribe
   

• Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
  COVID-19 page | Subscribe
   

• Center on Disability and Development at Texas A&M University
  COVID-19 page | Subscribe
  
  Disability Rights Texas
  COVID-19 page | Subscribe
   

• Texas Center for Disability Studies at The University of Texas at Austin
  COVID-19 page | Subscribe
   

• Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
  COVID-19 page | Subscribe

COVID-19 FAQ: At Home Learning Resources for Students with Disabilities

The resources found in this document provide immediate, actionable information related to providing services to students with disabilities in a virtual environment.