Class of 2022 — Catherine Harwood - Texas Partners in Policymaking

Catherine Harwood

Houston

Catherine Harwood is a recent social work graduate with experience working with and conducting research related to people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. She also has a strong knowledge of disabilities studies and systems that impact people with disabilities. Harwood is particularly passionate about advocacy topics including the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare, issues impacting adults with developmental disabilities, and employment incentives. Hardwood states, “I aspire to become involved in the passage of a law in an upcoming legislative session.”

Project Title

Phoenix Finding Voice

Project Description

Phoenix Finding Voice is a blog centered around medical decision making. This is a dream space to inspire, empower, and ultimately improve the quality of healthcare for people with developmental disabilities across their lifespans. The goal of Phoenix Finding Voice is for all individuals with developmental disabilities to receive high quality health care that enables them to reach their highest potentials. It is a space for collaboration between self-advocates, family members, healthcare providers, and policy makers alike.

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.