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 KXAN: “Living in a building with a broken-down elevator can be a headache. But what are your rights as a tenant?” “The Fair Housing Act outlines elevator requirements for… Continue reading “Elevator broken down in your apartment building? Here are your rights”
From Texas Monthly: “A procedural backlog is costing many eligible Texans the medical coverage they’re entitled to.” “…Terry Anstee, an attorney with Disability Rights Texas, said he’s seen situations in… Continue reading “As Texas Throws 1.8 Million Off Medicaid, Children Pay the Price”
From NewsWest9: On Wednesday, Disability Rights Texas filed a complaint with the Texas Education Agency about Ector County ISD, claiming they had violated a federal law…They claim that the district… Continue reading “Attorney and parent speak on Disability Rights Texas’ filed complaint on ECISD”
From the Texas Tribune: Advocates and parents raised concerns that voucher recipients who choose private school would no longer be protected by federal law. “Our public school enrollment is growing…. Continue reading “School vouchers debated in Texas Senate hearing”
From Houston Landing: Ever since Texas Senate Bill 1 was introduced in 2021,…opponents have argued that the bill actually inhibits Texans from voting by adding barriers to the process that… Continue reading “Federal lawsuit challenging Texas voting law being heard in U.S. district court”
From CBS Austin: “The clock is ticking for Austin ISD Board of Trustees to vote on the Texas Education Agency’s controversial order that would appoint a team of monitors over… Continue reading “AISD holds Q&A over strongly opposed TEA special education proposal”
From a Press Release From League of Woman Voters: Lawsuit argues that Senate Bill 1 violates numerous federal laws. A federal judge will hear arguments starting today in a consolidated… Continue reading “Federal Trial Against Texas’ Anti-Voter Law S.B. 1 Begins”
From KUT: “State education officials are changing course on plans to install a team to manage Austin ISD’s special education department. AISD interim Superintendent Matias Segura said Wednesday the Texas… Continue reading “TEA announces alternative to conservatorship for AISD special education services”
From the Texas Tribune: “In early 2019, a small group of foster parents clustered in the governor’s office, hoping months of working with the state would improve things for children… Continue reading “For deaf children in Texas foster care, limited accessibility compounds trauma”
From the Texas Tribune: “A Child Protective Services disability specialist says Texas’ foster care system isn’t preparing teens with cognitive disabilities and mental health challenges for adult life.” “’This is… Continue reading “Texas child welfare agency fails vulnerable teens when they turn 18, whistleblower says”