A Better World for Older Adults
64 million. That’s how many Americans will be 65 and older in our nation in 2030. And according to a 2024 CDC report, nearly 44 percent of people in this… Continue reading “A Better World for Older Adults”
Author: Laurel Goodroe
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2025 Disaster Resilience Survey
If you live in Texas, you know that a disaster can strike at any moment – it’s a question of when, not if. Because disasters and emergencies are a constant… Continue reading “2025 Disaster Resilience Survey”
3.5 Million Texas Lives Impacted Through Your Support
3.5 million. That’s how many Texans have a disability. And that’s how many people we advocate for each day of every year to make sure they have access to basic needs… Continue reading “3.5 Million Texas Lives Impacted Through Your Support”
5 Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About the ADA
By now most people know that the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) is a ground-breaking law that protects the rights of those with disabilities and enables them to be fully… Continue reading “5 Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About the ADA”
New Self-Advocacy Videos and Resources
Knowing your rights and then learning how to effectively advocate for yourself are extremely important skills for people with disabilties to have. That’s why we are excited to announce a… Continue reading “New Self-Advocacy Videos and Resources”
DRTx Files Brief Involving Suicide of Inmate with Mental Illness
DRTx, joined by several other organizations, filed a friend-of-the-court Brief in the United States Supreme Court in a case where jailors placed a man they knew to be suicidal in… Continue reading “DRTx Files Brief Involving Suicide of Inmate with Mental Illness”
National Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage month, which kicks off today and runs through October 15th, we wanted to share about some of the Hispanic disability advocates who are doing… Continue reading “National Hispanic Heritage Month”
DRTx Recommends Changes Regarding Police Reform for Houston ISD
Across the state, students with disabilities are disproportionately referred to the criminal justice system. Over the past year, the Safe and Supportive Schools Collaborative provided recommendations to the HISD Board… Continue reading “DRTx Recommends Changes Regarding Police Reform for Houston ISD”
EEOC Hearing: Workplace Civil Rights Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic
On Wednesday, April 28th, DRTx Senior Attorney Brian East will be participating in a virtual Public Hearing hosted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Brian, along with several other… Continue reading “EEOC Hearing: Workplace Civil Rights Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic”
Disability Rights and Black History Month
Disability Rights Texas is proud to celebrate Black History Month 2021. This year we’re looking at the intersection of Black history and disability rights. We’re featuring the following people on… Continue reading “Disability Rights and Black History Month”