Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
The Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) website now includes Google Translate, which makes our information and resources available in Chinese and Vietnamese. To use Google Translate on the website, just click… Continue reading “DRTx Website Expands Language Options”
With your support this year, we helped tens of thousands of Texans with disabilities know their rights, stay in their jobs, get the education and healthcare they need, move out… Continue reading “Our impact in 2023”
Some recent changes to voting laws in Texas could impact voting accessibility. Learn about how the changes – and accommodations that are available – could impact people with disabilities. Curbside… Continue reading “Changes that could impact Texas voters with disabilities”
Earlier this year, Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) conducted the 2023 Disaster Resilience Survey of Texans with Disabilities. We asked respondents how prepared they are for disasters and emergencies, what they’re… Continue reading “Survey reveals disaster preparedness gaps for Texans with disabilities”
Self-advocacy is when you use your voice to let others – especially decision makers – know what’s important to you. When you self-advocate, you work to influence decisions that will… Continue reading “10 Self-Advocacy Tips”
It isn’t a question of if, but when. The reality of the world we live in is that an event – whether natural, man-made, or a public health emergency (like… Continue reading “Take Responsibility for Your Disaster Preparedness”
Our recent Back to School Newsletter provides highlights of a few significant special education related bills that passed this year. Here are a few more details on those laws plus… Continue reading “New Rules in Schools for 2023”
If there’s a disaster or emergency, planning for your healthcare needs – which includes specialized medical services, attendant services, and mental health supports – could help you stay as independent… Continue reading “Your healthcare during a disaster”
Summer is here, and that’s not always a good thing. Texas is hot, and it’s going to get hotter. As temperatures rise and we see more extreme heat and wildfires,… Continue reading “Stay cool and stay safe”
Hurricanes can cause all types of problems that turn your life upside down. They can disrupt access to things like food and water, power, cell phone service, and more. It’s… Continue reading “Take steps to be hurricane ready”