DRTx in the News
Below you’ll find some of the news coverage about how Disability Rights Texas is making an impact for people with disabilities in Texas.
Results
June 26, 2018
Letter to the Editor of the Dallas Morning News from DRTx Senior Attorney Peter Hofer: “By directly representing children who challenge arbitrary denials of their medically necessary care, we see …
June 21, 2018
Fox 26 News Houston: It’s a number almost as staggering as the 33 trillion gallons of water Hurricane Harvey dumped from sky – that is, nearly half of those who’ve …
April 27, 2018
Valley Morning Star: A federal investigation found the state failed to educate thousands of students by not identifying disabilities. A 42-page draft plan suggests ways to improve the identification process …
April 24, 2018
Houston Chronicle: Steven Aleman, a policy specialist with Disability Rights Texas, said the funding for the corrective action plan is “only a down payment” for meeting the needs of special …
March 22, 2018
Texas Standard Radio: Steven Aleman, a policy specialist with advocacy group Disability Rights Texas, says he appreciates the agency’s efforts to engage parents and educators to review the first draft …
March 18, 2018
Steve Aleman of Disability Rights Texas joins the In Focus set with Lorene Dillard, a parent and advocate for special needs children. They discuss how the special education system failed …