The Texas Advanced Leadership and Advocacy Conference (TALAC) is an annual conference providing leadership and advocacy training to adults with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities and professionals working in the disability field. TALAC strives to achieve these goals to:

• Increase the number of competent leaders and advocates with disabilities across the state of Texas

• Equip current leaders and advocates with up-to-date knowledge and skills in the areas of legislative advocacy and advocacy
• Advance these leaders' legislative experiences to influence policy
• Build and expand a network of leaders and advocates in the disability community for united efforts in effective advocacy actions

2012 CONFERENCE NEWS

This year's conference features the very talented Anthony Rivera. Mr. Rivera will be demonstrating his ability to paint with his hands (no brushes!) and music on Sunday, February 26th at the hotel before the conference. According to his website, "His works reflect the music he is listening to, resulting in beautiful abstract expressions in vibrant colors." For more information and to view more samples of Anthony Rivera's paintings, log on to his website at www.anthonyriveragallery.com.