Learn about how DRTx is impacting the lives of our clients.
Adriana* was facing one of the most challenging times of her life. She had recently become unhoused, was turned away from a shelter because of her disability, struggling to get… Continue reading “A woman’s path to stability”
In May 2021, tragedy struck Audie, a vibrant man in the prime of his life. The father and once executive chef suffered a major stroke that left him with right-side… Continue reading “Stroke survivor’s fight for independence in battle for vital motorized wheelchair”
John needed to move out of his rented home and move in with a friend so he could start an intensive mental health program. But his landlord would not let… Continue reading “Young Man Now Able to Attend Mental Health Program”
Melissa has disabilities that affect her mobility, so she cannot use stairs without a major struggle. She lived in a public housing building on the 13th floor where the elevators… Continue reading “Woman with Mobility Disability No Longer Trapped in Apartment”
Daniel has autism, and his mom was struggling to get behavioral support services for him after he had numerous ER visits. She tried asking the Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability… Continue reading “Community Services Allow Autistic Man to Avoid Institutionalization”
Kathleen was in an assisted living facility for many years when her family realized that as they were aging and having health issues, they needed to ensure Kathleen had the… Continue reading “DRTx Helps Woman Avoid Unnecessary Guardianship”
When people contact us, they don’t always just need our assistance once. Often they seek our help multiple times over a span of years. Solomon is one of those clients. When he was… Continue reading “Lifesaving Care For Young Boy Regained”
Angelica, who has disabilities, was living on the 3rd floor of an apartment complex when she found out that she was pregnant with twins. Her doctor told her that her… Continue reading “Woman Pregnant With Twins Moves to Safer Home”
“I’m a Navy Veteran with disabilities. I tried and tried to work with Texas Vocational Rehab to get the supports I needed to get a job. I was trying to get… Continue reading “Navy Veteran Frustrated with VR Services Gets Supports Needed for New Job”
“Our daughter has a rare chromosomal disorder that requires her to have 24-hour care in addition to a daily injection to help with growth. We contacted Disability Rights Texas when… Continue reading “Family Wins Appeal for Medicaid Benefits for Daughter”