Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in housing because of a person’s disability. These laws apply to rental, sales, advertising, and mortgage lending practices. But there could be a time… Continue reading “Don’t Let Housing Discrimination Happen to You”
Find a Ride Guide Do you want to vote in the November 2025 election but need a ride to the polls? If you do, our Find a Ride Guide (Excel)… Continue reading “Find a Ride to the Polls in 2025”
If your child is receiving special education services, you are probably familiar with what an ARD meeting is. But knowing how to prepare for one can be overwhelming for parents…. Continue reading “Don’t Be Scared – Be Prepared for Your ARD Meeting”
Get this information in ASL. Updates with our state’s voting system have caused some unintentional delays in processing voter registration applications. This is unlikely to affect most voters, but check… Continue reading “Election 2025: be prepared to cast a provisional ballot”
Celebrated every year on October 15, White Cane Safety Day works to educate people about blindness. Here are seven tips for interacting with a person who is blind or has… Continue reading “7 Tips for Interacting With a Blind Person”
Finding a job can be challenging for anyone. People with disabilities can face additional obstacles such as inaccessible workplaces and wrong perceptions about their abilities. Dealing with obstacles Since it’s… Continue reading “Taking Charge of Your Career”
September is National Preparedness Month, a great time to make sure you’re ready for whatever disasters Texas might throw your way. Below are some simple actions you can take in… Continue reading “Take action for National Preparedness Month”
Recording available: The webinar occurred on September 30, but you can watch the webinar recording and see the slides from the presentation (PDF). If you’ve lived in Texas for… Continue reading “Navigating Disaster Resources Webinar”
Recording available: The webinar occurred on September 10, but you can watch the webinar recording and see the slides from the presentation (PDF). Make sure you’re ready to have… Continue reading “2025 Back to School Webinar”
School is back in session in Texas and this blog post highlights three key pieces of legislation passed in the 2025 Texas Legislative Session that impact students with disabilities. To… Continue reading “Starting the School Year Strong”