Accessibility
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Our agency helps ensure that people with disabilities have full access to private businesses and to government facilities, programs and services. This work includes legal advocacy to remove architectural and technology barriers. It can also include ensuring that necessary aids and services are provided for people with communication disabilities, such as sign language interpreters for people with deafness and Braille text for people with visual impairments.
If you are experiencing access issues because of your disability, please see our How to Apply for Services page for more information.
Featured
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How to Be Your Own Advocate
Watch this short video to learn how to be your own advocate so you can overcome barriers and get what you need.
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How to File a Complaint Under Titles II and III of the ADA
Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination based on disability by state and local governments. Title III prohibits discrimination based on disability in public accommodations. Learn how to file a Title II or Title III complaint.
Handouts
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Accommodations in Court or Related Offices
Learn how the ADA applies to courts and your rights to accessibility, meaningful access, and reasonable accommodations. Also, what to expect during court proceedings.
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10 Self-Advocacy Tips
Self-advocacy is when you let others know what’s important to you so you can influence decisions that will affect your life.
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Court-Appointed Attorneys as a Disability Accommodation in Civil Cases
Get answers to frequently asked questions about requesting a court-appointed attorney as a disability accommodation in a civil case.
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Sample Letter: Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation in Court
Use this sample letter if you are involved in a court case and need to request a reasonable accommodation that is related to a disability.
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Resources for Creating Accessible Online Communications
Resources government agencies, businesses, and others can use to make their online communications accessible for people with disabilities.
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Ensuring Equal Access to Justice for Those Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Every day, Texas Justices of the Peace (JPs) interact with individuals whose lives are being directly impacted by our justice system. Some of these individuals are deaf or hard of hearing. This handout provides guidelines to assist Texas JPs in understanding and fulfilling the court’s legal obligation.
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HEB Providing “Talking” Prescriptions: Collaboration between HEB, ACB Texas, and DRTx
HEB announced that it provides ScripTalk talking prescription labels for prescription medications through nine of its Austin and San Antonio area retail pharmacies. The ScripTalk labels provide a safe, confidential, and convenient way to access information on prescription labels for individuals who cannot read standard print.
Videos
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DRTx Legal Tip: Rights and Responsibilities of Service Animal Owners
In this video, a Disability Rights Texas attorney talks about the rights and responsibilities of service animal owners. The video covers the difference between service animals and support animals, where service animals are allowed, and what questions others can ask you about your service animal.