Disability Chamber of Commerce - RGV

Disability Chamber of Commerce - RGV The 4th Disability Chamber of Commerce in the nation promotes inclusive employment opportunities.
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The Disability Chamber of Commerce RGV is the 4th cross-disability chamber of commerce in the nation! It is a regional South Texas chamber that provides disability-friendly employers in the Rio Grande Valley with educational workshops, networking events, corporate training and easy access to available resources so that they can provide meaningful, dignified, integrative employment opportunities t

o individuals with different abilities. The mission of DCC-RGV is to support local businesses via the promotion of inclusive hiring best practices, fostering collaboration, and promoting economic growth for the Cross-Disability

We’re looking for vendors and resource partners to be part of Legal Pathways to Adulthood for Texans With Disabilities o...
09/01/2026

We’re looking for vendors and resource partners to be part of Legal Pathways to Adulthood for Texans With Disabilities on October 31, 2026.

If you are an entrepreneur or if your organization has resources, services, or support that could truly help individuals with disabilities and their families, we’d love for you to apply.

Please note: submitting an application does not guarantee approval. Applications will be reviewed based on conference fit and available space.

To apply: https://bit.ly/oct31dccrgv

Such a wonderful evening at the Museum of South Texas!Thank you to the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce for inviting us...
08/28/2026

Such a wonderful evening at the Museum of South Texas!

Thank you to the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce for inviting us to “An Evening with Friends," Museum of South Texas History

It was a night full of connection, networking, and supporting our amazing local small businesses.

Disability Chamber of Commerce RGV is grateful to be part of such a great RGV community. Thank you, Pharr Chamber, for always making us feel like family!

CALL FOR SPEAKERS | LEGAL PATHWAYS TO ADULTHOODThe Disability Chamber of Commerce - RGV is seeking knowledgeable, engag...
08/27/2026

CALL FOR SPEAKERS | LEGAL PATHWAYS TO ADULTHOOD

The Disability Chamber of Commerce - RGV is seeking knowledgeable, engaging, and diverse speakers for Legal Pathways to Adulthood for Texans with Disabilities, taking place October 31, 2026, at Region One ESC in Edinburg, Texas.

DCCRGV is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to promoting independence, advocacy, employment opportunities, and social, economic, and educational empowerment for people with disabilities throughout the Rio Grande Valley. We work to build stronger partnerships between the disability and business communities through education, collaboration, and advocacy.

This high-caliber legal education conference will bring together approximately 250 self-advocates, families, educators, attorneys, advocates, professionals, and community partners to explore the legal, financial, educational, employment, and support systems that shape the transition to adulthood.

Topics include guardianship and alternatives, supported decision-making, legal rights at age 18, financial planning, ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts, employment, healthcare decision-making, transition planning, self-advocacy, and more.

We especially welcome practical, engaging presentations that include case studies, scenarios, guided discussion, planning tools, and resources participants can take with them.

Our speaker lineup is filling up quickly. Proposals are due September 15, 2026.

We look forward to reviewing your proposals and the expertise you can bring to this important conversation.

A special thank you to the Texas Bar Foundation Association for helping make this important legal education conference a reality.

Please fill out this form and send it to [email protected] when completed!

Link: https://www.pdffiller.com/en/link_to_fill/2101160386.htm

Learn more about DCCRGV: https://www.dccrgv.com

Sponsors needed.Help DCCRGV bring Legal Pathways to Adulthood for Texans With Disabilities to families across the Rio Gr...
08/24/2026

Sponsors needed.

Help DCCRGV bring Legal Pathways to Adulthood for Texans With Disabilities to families across the Rio Grande Valley.

This conference will cover more than guardianship. Families and individuals with disabilities will receive practical guidance on supported decision-making, powers of attorney, informed consent, self-advocacy, legal supports, and planning for adulthood.

To view sponsorship opportunities: https://bit.ly/LPATD2026

The Disability Chamber of Commerce – RGV is proud to have partnered with VAIL Center for Independent Living on the South...
08/20/2026

The Disability Chamber of Commerce – RGV is proud to have partnered with VAIL Center for Independent Living on the South Texas Disability Employment Collaborative, a project made possible through a 2024–2026 grant from the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

For the past two years, this collaboration has focused on creating meaningful pathways to employment for people with disabilities across the Rio Grande Valley. Through job tours programmed via DCCRGV with local businesses and employers and our signature RGV HIRES Inclusive Job Fairs, participants have had opportunities to practice mock interviews, connect directly with employers, strengthen résumé-building skills, explore careers and, in some cases, walk away with real employment opportunities.

This work directly aligns with the TCDD Strategic State Plan, which identifies employment as a priority and recognizes the need to address employment disparities and expand opportunities for people with disabilities, including in underserved areas such as the Rio Grande Valley.

We are proud to be part of a collaborative effort that is helping close the employment gap for people with disabilities in South Texas.

The Disability Chamber of Commerce – RGV is proud to continue advancing our mission through partnerships that create real opportunities, stronger connections and greater access to employment for people with disabilities in our community.

Thank you Goodwill South Texas of South Texas for inviting us to the first RGV Lunch and Learn! We always learn somethin...
08/19/2026

Thank you Goodwill South Texas of South Texas for inviting us to the first RGV Lunch and Learn! We always learn something new about the great work you do! We look forward to continued conversations! 

This fall, DCCRGV will once again host RGV H.I.R.E.S. Cameron County and RGV H.I.R.E.S. Starr County, bringing together ...
08/14/2026

This fall, DCCRGV will once again host RGV H.I.R.E.S. Cameron County and RGV H.I.R.E.S. Starr County, bringing together employers committed to inclusive hiring and job seekers ready to contribute their skills and talents.

More than a job fair, RGV H.I.R.E.S. creates opportunities for meaningful employment through employer engagement, networking, workforce resources, and connections that often lead to interviews and long-term careers. As employers across Texas continue recognizing the value of an inclusive workforce, these events play an important role in helping businesses meet their workforce needs while opening doors for individuals with disabilities.

Dates and registration information will be announced soon. We look forward to welcoming employers, workforce partners, educators, and job seekers from across the Rio Grande Valley for another successful season of inclusive hiring.

We are grateful to the UTRGV School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling for inviting us last week to participate in ...
08/13/2026

We are grateful to the UTRGV School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling
for inviting us last week to participate in the 2026 SRSC Annual Counseling & Employment Support Conference, and for including our Executive Board Member, Cynthia Vale, as a panelist on an important panel about transition for students with disabilities who are continuing their education in higher education institutions.

Thank you for creating a space that amplifies important conversations around counseling, rehabilitation, mental health, disability studies, recovery services, and employment support.

We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to these conversations and help advance greater understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

Congratulations to the event organizers on a wonderful conference!

08/13/2026

Thank you City of Pharr Pharr Police Department and South Texas College for helping us with this pilot program and hopefully future model in Texas💙

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