May 18th, 2025
From HHSC Deat & Hard of Hearing Services:
“Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for EXPLORE!, a webinar presented by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Accessibility Team. Discover the latest updates and initiatives across Texas public lands, focusing on accessibility and inclusivity. From camping in a state park to touring a fish hatchery or renewing your hunting license at a law enforcement office, TPWD is committed to outdoor access for all Texans and is making strides every day to increase accessibility to facilities, programs, and services.
Learn about the different programs offered by the agency, including boating education, learn-to-hunt programs, camping, and online education opportunities you can enjoy from home. TPWD staff will share resources for visitors with disabilities and demonstrate how to navigate the TPWD website to find the information you need to visit.”
When: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presented by: Cole Johnson, Accessibility Training Specialist, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
To register, click here or scan the QR code below.
During this session, TPWD will highlight accessible facilities and outdoor spaces and discuss the role that accessibility plays in new parks and projects. Get information on adaptive equipment and all-terrain wheelchairs, making modification requests, and employment and volunteer opportunities that allow you to make a difference in our parks and beyond.
Make sure that you have everything you need to make an informed decision about visiting a TWPD facility and participating in a program.
This webinar will be presented in spoken English; CART (captioning) and ASL/English interpretation will be provided.
Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to attendees that may be used for continuing education documentation. In addition, participants may earn 0.15 DHHS CEUs (accepted by BEI).
Email questions to DHHS Training & Education.
