Class of 2020 — Deborah Arrona - Texas Partners in Policymaking

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Deborah Arrona

La Porte

Deborah Arrona, of La Porte, is the parent of a child with a disability and she applied for the program because she wants to positively impact education and healthcare policies for people living with disabilities in Texas. “I hope to gain knowledge and strategies to communicate more effectively and be the best advocate I can for my child and other people living with medical fragilities and complexities in Texas,” Arrona said.

Project Title

Inclusive Changing Tables for all Texas Travelers

Project Description

Impact policy and design standards for Texas Safety Rest Areas to make them as inclusive, safe, and dignified as possible by including adult-sized changing tables in restrooms. The partner will research building code and design standards and will connect with organizations, decision-makers, and families of individuals with disabilities affected by the lack of inclusive changing tables at rest areas.

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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).

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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

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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

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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.