Minutes of the first annual convention of the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, 1978
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Contains the munites of the first annual C. T. D. convention heald September 21 - October 1, 1978 at the El Tropicana Hotel in San Antonio, Texas

  • Progression of the meeting and introduction of some members
  • A speech from Representative Henry Gonzales of San Antonio on:
    •  Accessibility, accommodation and services that have been provided in the past.
    •  Goals he hopes to achieve going forward.
    • Challenges the disability community has faced and the changes that are taking place
    • Mindset shift and increased awareness on Disability and access 
  • A few words from Bert Risley
  • A speech from the keynote speaker, Joe Veiz , on: 
    • Formation and maintenance of a Coalition
    •  Membership and participation in a Coalition 
    • The aims and goals of the coalition
  • Composite of issues that individuals would like C. T. D. to address the next year 
  • Resolution for C. T. D. to support their members in Corpus Christi

 

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Date Created: 
1978-10-01
Creator: 
Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
Document Type: 
Meeting Minutes
Language: 
English (United States)
Identifier: 
20066513
Publisher: 
University of Texas at Arlington
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