Class of 2022 — Annette Sankowski - Texas Partners in Policymaking

Annette M. Sankowski

San Benito

Annette M. Sankowski is a licensed nurse turned small business owner. She has previously been involved with the Idea Public School Advocacy Team, where she helped advocate for special education within public charter schools. She is also an administrator for a parent and caregiver support group called Walking the Spectrum Together RGV. The group provides support and social opportunities for families in the lower Rio Grande Valley area. Sankowski joined Texas Partners in Policymakings to learn about opportunities that exist in other communities for people with disabilities. She hopes to help bring these opportunities to her own community in the Rio Grande Valley.

Project Title

EMPOWER- A Disability Community RGV Podcast

Project Description

The goal of this project is to create a podcast that will serve as a hub of information, resources, and support for the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) disability community. The long-term goal is to spread awareness of state and nationwide programs, resources, and networks that could have a positive impact on the RGV disability community. Sankowski has partnered with a previous graduate of Texas Partners in Policymaking to cohost the podcast.

External Links

External links from TCDD and/or Texas Partners in Policymaking to other websites are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes. No official endorsement should be inferred.

Program Information

Texas Partners in Policymaking program is coordinated by Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD).

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This work is supported by a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Washington, D.C. 20201 with a 100% federal funding award totaling $6,121,860. Council efforts are those of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official views of nor are endorsed by ACL, HHS, or the U.S. government.

External Links

External links from TCDD and/or Texas Partners in Policymaking to other websites are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes. No official endorsement should be inferred.

Program Information

Texas Partners in Policymaking program is coordinated by Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD).

Let's Connect

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External Links

External links from TCDD and/or Texas Partners in Policymaking to other websites are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes. No official endorsement should be inferred.

Program Information

Texas Partners in Policymaking program is coordinated by Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD).

Let's Connect

To the top ↑

External Links

External links from TCDD and/or Texas Partners in Policymaking to other websites are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes. No official endorsement should be inferred.

Program Information

Texas Partners in Policymaking program is coordinated by Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD).

Let's Connect

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This work is supported by a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Washington, D.C. 20201 with a 100% federal funding award totaling $5,907,507. Council efforts are those of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official views of nor are endorsed by ACL, HHS, or the U.S. government.