Class of 2020 — Patricia Firkser - Texas Partners in Policymaking

Patricia Firkser

Dripping Springs

Patricia Firkser is from Dripping Springs. “My goal in this program is to learn how to advocate in different ways for both my son and others in my community,” Firkser said. “Ultimately, as a Mexican American mom, I want to teach other Hispanic parents how to advocate for their kids.”

Project Title

Social Stories for Teens by Teens

Project Description

Create videos of social stories to help prepare students and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for life after school. The partner is working with her son, teachers, and students at the school to develop these stories. The videos will be available through a website, which will also include resource links, secondary education opportunities, relevant films, and book recommendations.

Partner Highlight

Dripping Springs resident selected for Texas Partners in Policymaking program

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

To the top ↑

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.