get trained & advocate at local & state levels

Can you believe that we are only 365 days away from the start of the 90th Texas Legislative Session (which begins on January 12, 2027)? That means we are only 365 days away from the start our next Legislative Session making 2026 a year when plans are happening for the introduction of new bills that may be considered in the next legislative session. So we have no time to waste!  This year will go by before you know it!

You ever wonder how you can personally contribute to the advocacy efforts taking place at both local and state levels? Wanting things to change for individuals with disabilities in Texas but just didn’t know how to go about it?

If you did not already know, I am now serving on the Board of Directors for The Arc of DFW Area who happen to have a FREE solution for you in answer to these questions!  The Arc of DFW is offering ACE (Advocacy, Collaboration, and Engagement) workshops this spring at three separate in person locations (Fort Worth, Dallas, and Frisco) with virtual attendance options as well as virtual follow up sessions where you can acquire new skills as well as sharpen existing ones!

Come learn alongside other self advocates, other family members, other caregivers, other service providers, other organizational representatives, and other DFW community members about The Basics of Legislative Advocacy, Key Disability Issues, Advocacy Success Stories, Telling Your Personal Story, Communicating with Lawmakers, and more.  A virtual follow up session will be provided where you’ll also learn about Team Systems Advocacy, Planning Office Visits with Decision Makers as well as how you can become involved now in local and state efforts.

Learn more about this great opportunity to nurture the advocate in you by clicking on the image on this blog post that provides information on all three location dates/times as well as how to register.

You can also register by clicking here.