Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
by Steven Aleman, Attorney and Education Policy Specialist for DRTx State lawmakers met in 2021 and along with other public school issues, addressed the needs of students with disabilities affected… Continue reading “Texas Lawmakers Pass COVID-19 Special Education Recovery Act”
Written by Steven Aleman, Attorney and Education Policy Specialist for DRTx State lawmakers met in Austin for the 87th Legislature in 2021. Among other public school issues, they addressed the… Continue reading “New State Law Regarding Behavioral Intervention Plans”
We encourage you to celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by doing your part in creating a more inclusive digital space. We offered basic tips on accessible… Continue reading “Doing Your Part to Create an Accessible Digital World”
Changing the Life Course of Youth in the Juvenile Justice System Through Education Advocacy Youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system face hurdles in accessing education. Schools often refer… Continue reading “School Matters”
Urgent Complaint filed by Disability Rights Texas and Others Requests Immediate Investigation Earlier this week, Disability Rights Texas and 14 other organizations and individuals filed a complaint with U.S. Office… Continue reading “Federal Complaint says New Emergency Rule Illegally Denies Support for People with Disabilities in Hospitals”
The DRTx voting rights team is working tirelessly to take legal action to ensure that the election process is accessible to people with disabilities. Earlier this year, we concluded a… Continue reading “DRTx Takes Legal Action in Fight to Ensure Disability Voting Access”
With all that our nation has been facing these days, we are glad to have some good news to share. This July 26 marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans… Continue reading “Celebrating the ADA 30th Anniversary – Texas Style”
by Kerri Carr, DRTx Outreach Director As the Outreach Manager it is my job to stay updated on many things including the census. I’m happy to report that as of… Continue reading “Be Counted…By Text!”
DRTx Mental Illness Advisory Council Now Taking Volunteer Applications Who would have guessed what we would be facing in the months to come as the clock struck midnight and ushered… Continue reading “Masks, Mitigation, and the Urgent Need for Mental Health Advocacy”
Apply Now Due to Limited Funding In recent weeks, many college students have found themselves struggling to deal with changes to their education and financial situation in the wake of… Continue reading “College Students Eligible for Federal Financial Aid to Cover COVID-19 Related Expenses”