The Texas Center for Disability Studies is a part of The University of Texas at Austin's Steve Hicks School of Social Work and strives to fulfill the mission, vision, and values through work at our Center and with our partners.

MISSION: The Texas Center for Disability Studies works to create a better world through research, education, practice, and policy.

VISION: The Texas Center for Disability Studies envisions a world where all people are recognized, respected, valued, and included.

VALUES: Choice • Freedom • Inclusion • The Inherent value of people • Justice • Respect

PARTNERS
There are Developmental Disability Partners in every state; in Texas we embrace the partnerships and strive to utilize the expertise that each 'DD Partner' organization has.

• Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD)
• Disability Rights Texas (DRTx)
• Center on Developmental Disabilities (CDD)
• LoneStar LEND (Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)