Texas

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The Texas Culture Change Coalition held its first Steering Committee meeting in July 2010 and has developed three sub-committees (Organizational Structure, Marketing & Communications, and Conference).  Steering Committee members include individuals from the business community, non-profit community, education community and providers. A web site has been launched:  www.TxCCC.net. The Committee is in the process of developing a one-day conference for September 2011 that will be co-sponsored by the Texas State University Long-term Care Institute.  See attached Mission and Vision StatementClick here to return to the Find Coalitions Map or click here to learn more about Pioneer Network's collaborative work with state culture change coalitions.

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Major Activities This Year

• Held regular bi-monthly meetings with consistent membership of around 40 individuals.
• Established a Linkedin group, TxCCC Twitter account, and YouTube channel.
• Over 30 individuals comprised of coalition members and providers from various areas of Texas attended the Pioneer Network conference in St. Charles, MO
• Collaborated with the Texas Long Term Care Institute at Texas State University to research and develop two overview articles on culture change. One discusses culture change in the United States and one discusses culture change in Texas. The articles are available for viewing on the TxCCC website.
• Created a PowerPoint presentation that offers an overview of culture change. It was made available to view and share online, and received over 1000 views by year's end.
• On September 23, 2011 TxCCC hosted its first annual culture change Symposium at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. There were over 250 attendees including administrators and direct-care workers.
• Developed email marketing campaigns to reach organizations and individuals in Texas about the TxCCC symposium, registration, and updates.
• Contracted with an outside company to create and sell DVD sets of TxCCC's annual Symposuim.
• Culture Change testimonials from TxCCC members were recorded and posted to its YouTube channel and broadcast at the annual Symposium.
• An informal networking group was created in the Houston area that represents various long term care communities. The group met twice at different locations including a tour of the Brookwood Community in Brookshire, TX.
• TxCCC representatives traveled to Brenham, TX to meet with staff from the state-run State Supported Living Center for individuals with disabilities. This home was mandated by the Texas' 82nd Legislature to adopt culture change in the home. Ten staff members from the home attended TxCCC's annual Symposium.
• Article about person-centered care for individuals with disabilities in Brain Injury Professional magazine written by TxCCC chair David Seaton.
• Coalition gained prominence through various speaking engagements such as a keynote address to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services ICF/MR Provider & Surveyor Conference and a break out session at the Texas Organizational of Residential Care Homes annual conference.  
• Executive Committee planned and conducted a 2011 Strategic Planning Meeting at year's end.
• Participated in Pioneer Network's state coalitions networking calls.
• The TxCCC Accord (governance document) was ratified to better reflect the needs and abilities of the coalition.
• At year's end, TxCCC held its first-ever steering committee member election. Ten individuals from around Texas applied for four available steering committee positions.