Have you encountered cultural barriers when accessing services and supports?

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Click here to read on your browser or mobile device.RSVP for TCDD's May 2 Free Cultural Barriers ForumIf you have ever encountered cultural barriers when accessing services and supports, you are invited to attend an open forum in Dallas, hosted by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD). El Concejo de Texas para Discapacidades del Desarrollo (TCDD, por sus siglas en inglés) llevará a cabo un foro gratuito y abierto sobre las barreras culturales que enfrentan las personas con discapacidades cuando intentan tener acceso a servicios y apoyos.To RSVP (en Inglés y español), visit the TCDD website, or call . Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 25. NOTE: RSVPs are not required but are helpful for planning purposes. Details and LocationWednesday, May 2, 20126:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Sheraton Downtown Dallas Hotel, 400 N. Olive StreetMajestic I Room, 37th FloorHotel parking will be validated, or attendees may take the DART to the Pearl St. exit.Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Loe at by Wednesday, April 25.About the ForumTCDD is especially interested in hearing from people who are " unserved and/or underserved " and their families, partners, professionals and others who help support them. For this event, we hope to hear about experiences related to accessing and receiving services in a manner responsive to the beliefs, language and behaviors of African American, Native American, Latino and Asian people with disabilities. TCDD recognizes that needs may be unmet for a variety of reasons. Although the Council may not be able to address all of the needs identified during the event, community input will help guide future TCDD efforts to set priorities. TCDD Council Member D. Crim will moderate the discussion. Mr. Crim was appointed to the Council in December 2008 as a parent of a child with a disability. The forum is free and open to the public. Children are welcome but childcare will not be provided.Request for Language InterpretersSpanish or other language interpreters will be available upon request. If you need language translation during the event, please contact Loe by Wednesday, April 25. Unserved and underserved. Includes populations such as individuals from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds, disadvantaged individuals, individuals with limited English proficiency, individuals from underserved geographic areas (rural or urban), and specific groups of individuals within the population of individuals with developmental disabilities, including individuals who require assistive technology in order to participate in and contribute to community life (Sec. 102(32) of the DD Act). Connect with TCDDJoin TCDD's Email List Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities6201 E. Oltorf, Suite 600Austin, TX 78741-7509Toll Free: 1- RosserPublic Policy AssistantTexas Council for Developmental DisabilitiesEmail: melissa.rosser@...Office: Fax: Connect with TCDD