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
September 12, 2024
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 …
August 22, 2024
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, …
August 16, 2024
“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 …
June 27, 2024
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 …
June 25, 2024
From KERA News: “During his six months in the Tarrant County Jail, Kai’Yere Campbell kept asking his mom, “Am I going home?” “…Campbell is intellectually and developmentally disabled, according to …
May 14, 2024
From KFF Health News: “Jacqueline Saa has a genetic condition that leaves her unable to stand and walk on her own or hold a job. Every weekday for four years, …
May 6, 2024
From the Houston Leader “Residents who need assistance preparing for disaster are invited to a special clinic hosted by a group of preparedness organizations. Partners from across the Houston and …
April 26, 2024
From CBS Austin “The Texas Education Agency is expanding its accommodations for testing applicants after reaching a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over a violation of the Americans …
April 22, 2024
From the Texas Tribune “Some children who receive private duty nursing, a more continuous type of medical care in their homes, could lose their ability to live at home if …
April 1, 2024
From the Texas Tribune “Staffing shortages and mismanaged care can delay when Texans on some Medicaid programs are discharged from hospitals. This can cost the state more and take a …
