BIAA - Texas Division

Government Agencies

Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council
Learn about the Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) and Texas Brain Injury Project (TBIP), and access a variety of resources for the State of Texas.

Texas Community Resource Coordination Groups (known as CRCGs)
Local interagency groups comprised of public and private providers that come together to develop individual services plans for children, youth, and adults whose needs can be met only through interagency coordination and cooperation.

Texas Commission on Human Rights (TCHR)
Our primary goal is to make Texas an even greater place to live, work, play and raise our families by reducing discrimination in employment and housing through education and outreach programs and the enforcement of the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act and Texas Fair Housing Act.

Texas Council on Developmental Disabilities (TCDD)
The TCDD is a 30-member board dedicated to ensuring that all Texans with developmental disabilities 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. We also work to improve people’s understanding of disability issues.

Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Texas Workforce Solutions- Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) at the Texas Workforce Commission helps people with physical or mental conditions or disabilities, which can create barriers to employment, to achieve their employment goals.  Vocational Rehabilitation Services are designed to manage or remove barriers and support eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, retain or advance in employment. VR Services are customized to a person’s needs and can include assessments and diagnostics; occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and cognitive therapies. As a core partner of the Texas Workforce System, VR Services also may include career-focused education, training, and apprenticeships; job development, paid work experience, and employment supports

Texas Department of Health Virtual Office on Health & Disability (VOHD)
This agency is designed to facilitate communication, coordination, and collaboration across TDH programs that serve both children and adults with disabilities.

Texas Disability Information and Referral Center
The Disability Information and Referral Center of the Talking Book Program houses information and materials on types of disabilities and health conditions, as well as related organizations, publications, products, and technology. This is a free reference service provided for anyone with a disability-related question.

Texas Information and Referral Network

Nonprofit Organizations

2-1-1 Texas Online Database
Search the online database for services and resources in your area.

Advocacy, Inc.
Advocating the Legal Rights of Texans with Disabilities; Implementing the Client Assistance Program for Rehabilitation Clients. The mission of Advocacy, Inc. is to advocate for, protect, and advance the legal, human, and service rights of people with disabilities.

Area Agency on Aging Capitol Area
This nonprofit agency whose mission is to plan, develop and provide a coordinated system of services designed to promote independence for those persons 60 years of age and older with a primary focus on frail, rural and low-income minority individuals. Contains links to statewide Area Agencies on Aging.

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
An independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents established to improve the quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities.

Southwest Americans with Disabilities Act Center
Southwest’s leading resource on the Americans with Disabilities Act, related laws and making Information Technology accessible to people with disabilities.

Disability Policy Consortium (DPC)
Promoting progressive public policy for Texans with disabilities in the areas of: Education, Employment, Healthcare and Managed Care, Housing, Long-Term Services, and Transportation.

Texas State Independent Living Council (SILC)
The Texas State Independent Living Council leads, promotes and advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities.

Support Groups