Below you’ll find some of the news coverage about how Disability Rights Texas is making an impact for people with disabilities in Texas.
From the Fort Worth Report Michelle Bishop, manager for voter access and engagement with the National Disability Rights Network, said many polling places are already not compliant with the Americans… Continue reading “Tarrant County elections officials promise curbside voting rain or shine after voter concerns”
From the Daily Texan: “With Election Day approaching on Nov. 5, voters with disabilities are raising concerns about voting accessibility and offering suggestions to make polling locations and the voting… Continue reading “UT community members with disabilities voice polling location, voter accessibility concerns”
“The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Hays County to ensure voters with disabilities can access polling places. “The right to vote is a cornerstone of our… Continue reading “After DOJ investigation, Hays County says it will ensure voters with disabilities can access polls”
“Some local school districts are anticipating increased special education program costs ahead of state-mandated changes to the way dyslexia services are provided. The changes are a result of House Bill 3928,… Continue reading “Dyslexia service shifts put stress on special education staff, programs”
From Fox 7 News Restaurant denies service to veteran with guide dog “A Bertram veteran said he was denied service at a local restaurant because of his service dog. He’s… Continue reading “Texas veteran wants to educate others after being denied service due to guide dog”
State wants fines struck down, avoiding its accountability Opinion Editorial from the Dallas Morning News written by a Disability Rights Texas attorney. (Note: link to op-ed is behind a paywall,… Continue reading “Texas foster system continues to endanger children with disabilities”
“The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization, is dedicated to helping Texans navigate the intricacies that may come with voting by mail or voting as a student or… Continue reading “Texas Tribune guide for voters with disabilities”
From KRIS 6 News “According to an investigative report released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) allegedly discriminated against students with disabilities by relying on truancy court referrals that push… Continue reading “Texas Education Agency report confirms CCISD discriminated against students with disabilities”
From KERA News: “Shawnda Kracja doesn’t want her daughter to be known as “the deaf kid.” Kracja’s daughter is an incoming third grader at Davis Elementary, which has hosted a… Continue reading “Texas doesn’t fund special education enough — and it’s hurting districts’ pockets”
From KERA News: “During his six months in the Tarrant County Jail, Kai’Yere Campbell kept asking his mom, “Am I going home?” For a long time, Shantel Taylor didn’t have… Continue reading “He lingered for months in jail. Long waits for Texas mental health beds mean he’s not alone”