Local Committee Activities and Accomplishments

More than 50 communities work on disability issues regularly through a network of local committees in the state of Texas. Committees are often funded by city and county government. Funds are sometimes generated by events including golf tournaments.

Access

• Congregational Access
• Sidewalks, Curb Ramps, Pools and Audible Signals
• Accessible Voting System and Voter Education
• ADA Monument Design
• Access Decal Promotion
• Pedestrian Access
• ADA Celebrations
• Emergency Planning
• Courtesy Parking Reminders
• Finalist for Accessible America Award

Communication

• Town Hall Meetings and Disabilty Forum
• Awards and Recognition (Employers, Media, People with Disabilities, XtraMile, Caregivers)
• Accessible Websites
• Speakers Bureau
• Phone System Access
• Service on Boards and Commissions

Education

• College Resource Directory
• College Scholarships
• Poster Competition on Perception of Disability
• Scoop on Reporting about People with Disabilities Training
• Interviews and Jobs for College Students with Disabilities
• March for Respect
• Poster Contest

Health

• Health and Disability Fair
• Consumer Help Days
• Respite Care

Housing

• Home Repair
• Habitat for Humanity Homes
• Visitability and Affordability Ordinances
• Accessible Homes
• Painted Homes
• Accessible Rental Homes

Transportation

• Consumer Satisfaction Survey
• Parking Education and Enforcement Programs
• Accessible Taxicabs
• Needs Assessment and Coordination of Transportation
• Light Rail
• Communities Coming Together
• Grant for rides to Work, College or Vocational Training

Recreation

• Sports Days
• Trade Days
• Challenger Little League
• Accessible Parks, Playgrounds and Pools
• Fishing Pier Access
• Fun Run
• Push America
• Team Everest Trekker Reception

Workforce

• Career Arts Forum
• International Conference on Disabilities in the Workplace
• Summer Youth Employment
• Entrepreneur Expo
• Resume Book
• Career and Technology Fairs
• One-Stop Centers' Interviewing and Etiquette Training
• Interviews for an Expansion Company
• Jobs and Mentoring