Class of 2020 — Courtney Pugh - Texas Partners in Policymaking

Courtney Pugh

Carrollton

Courtney Pugh is a self-advocate from Carrollton. “By participating in Texas Partners in Policymaking, I plan to acquire the skills necessary to help people in my community learn their rights so they can become active participants in the community, too,” Pugh said.

Project Title

Creating Awareness About the Need for Community Based Care in Texas

Project Description

Increase public awareness on the status of community-based care and its impact on Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The project will connect with community organizations and other stakeholders to inform the public on what they can do to help.

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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.