March 13th, 2026

Employment First Initiatives Webinar

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to Employment First, the philosophy that employment in the general workforce should be the first and preferred option for people with disabilities. Simply put, real jobs, real wages, earning minimum wage or better.

This Employment First principle includes several initiatives, such as statewide employment services training and proof-of-concept projects.

You’re invited to a free webinar to learn more about HHSC’s Employment First initiatives.

What: Webinar on Employment First Initiatives

When: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, 9:30 to 11 a.m. CST

Register Now: Register for the webinar.

About the Webinar

Employment First initiatives aim to help waiver providers, local intellectual and developmental disability authorities (LIDDAs), community partners, families, and friends support people with disabilities in the workforce. In this webinar, we will share the positions, projects, and programs we’ve created to ensure meaningful and competitive employment in Texas.

To learn more, visit the Employment First webpage.