Texas 81^st Legislative Issue Briefs

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Legislative Issues for the 81^st Texas Legislative Sessions

Improve Employment Rights of Individuals with Disabilities

Necessary Revision to Chapter 166.046 of the Texas Health & Safety Code
in support of continued treatment

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• 2009 Policy Priorities
• Membership
• INTRO: Keys to the Community
• DPC LONG TERM SERVICES COMMITTEE ISSUE BRIEFS
  • Develop Diversion Services for People at Imminent Risk of Institutionalization
  • Eliminate Mental Retardation Terminology
  • Ensure State School Residents’ Rights
  • Increase Funding for Community Services and Supports
  • Increase Funding for People with Disabilities Moving from Institutions to Texas Communities
  • Improve Equity in Services in Medicaid Waivers for People with Significant Disabilities
  • Make the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool Accessible
  • Prevent the Admission of Children in State Schools
  • Promote Community Integration and Inclusion in Long-Term Services, Supports and Housing
  • Promote Self-Determination in Medicaid Waiver Programs
  • Support Family and Informal Caregivers Respite
  • Support the Texas Direct Service Workforce
  • Support the Volunteer Advocate Supported Decision Making Pilot Project
  • Necessary Revision to Chapter 166.046 of the Texas Health & Safety Code
    in support of continued treatment
• DPC HOUSING COMMITTEE ISSUE BRIEFS
  • Protect 504 Design Standards in Housing Tax Credits Deals
  • Support Housing Opportunities for Texans with Disabilities
• DPC EDUCATION COMMITTEE ISSUE BRIEFS
  • Improve Disciplinary Procedures Affecting Students with Disabilities
  • Improve the Special Education Due Process System
  • Improve Special Education Monitoring and Enforcement
  • Improve Transition Planning/Services for Students with Disabilities
  • Oppose Public School Vouchers or Similar Programs
  • Strengthen Teacher Certification Programs Regarding Education of Students with Disabilities
• DPC EMPLOYMENT/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ISSUE BRIEFS
  • Expand the Network of Centers for Independent Living
  • Fund the Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services Program
  • Improve Voting Access for People with Disabilities
  • Support Family Caregivers
  • Improve Employment Rights of Individuals with Disabilities