Advanced Search

“Senate Bill 1226 (S.B. 1226), 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, promotes employment for individuals with disabilities by establishing an Employment First policy for the state of Texas and also creating an Employment First Task Force (the Task Force). …” “’Employment First’” is an...

“It is the policy of the state that earning a living wage through competitive employment in the general workforce is the priority and preferred outcome for working-age individuals with disabilities who receive public benefits.”

“TEA hereby adopts the state's policy that earning a living wage through competitive employment in the general workforce is the priority and preferred outcome for working age individuals with disabilities who receive public benefits. TEA will evaluate recommendations made by the Employment-First...

“TWC will promote competitive employment of individuals with disabilities and the expectation that they are able to meet the same employment standards, responsibilities and expectations as other working-age adults. TWC acknowledges that it is the policy of the state, as set forth in Texas...

~~This Employment First principle guides HHS services for people with disabilities and helps put them on a path towards self-sufficiency through full participation in community life.

~~“THE VERMONT DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL (VTDDC) is a statewide board that identifies and addresses critical issues affecting people with developmental disabilities and their families .
At least 60% of VTDDC’s members must be self-advocates or family caregivers. Other members...