Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is a 27-member board dedicated to ensuring that all Texans with developmental disabilities, about 423,500 individuals, have the opportunity to be independent, productive and valued members of their communities. Using a variety of methods, the Council works to:
- Ensure that the service delivery system provides comprehensive services and supports that meet people's needs, are easy to access and are cost effective
- Improve people's understanding of disability issues
Council members include:
- individuals with developmental disabilities
- parents and guardians, as appointed by the governor
- representatives from each major state agency that serves people with developmental disabilities
- representatives from the state's protection and advocacy system (Advocacy, Inc.), the two university centers for excellence in developmental disabilities
- local organizations
For More Information
To learn more about developmental disabilities, inquire about Council meetings, receive our list of resources, or to join our mailing list contact the:
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities6201 E. Oltorf, Suite 600
Austin, Texas 78741-7509
(512) 437-5432
Fax: (512) 437-5434
Toll-Free: 1-800-262-0334
