Staff Blog
Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
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November 1, 2023
Some recent changes to voting laws in Texas could impact voting accessibility. Learn about how the changes – and accommodations that are available – could impact people with disabilities. Curbside …
October 20, 2023
Blind and low-vision registered voters in Bexar County can vote absentee in a secure, accessible manner this year for the first time. To vote using the new electronic accessible ballot …
October 19, 2023
Earlier this year, Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) conducted the 2023 Disaster Resilience Survey of Texans with Disabilities. We asked respondents how prepared they are for disasters and emergencies, what they’re …
September 19, 2023
Self-advocacy is when you use your voice to let others – especially decision makers – know what’s important to you. When you self-advocate, you work to influence decisions that will …
September 11, 2023
It isn’t a question of if, but when. The reality of the world we live in is that an event – whether natural, man-made, or a public health emergency (like …
August 9, 2023
Our recent Back to School Newsletter provides highlights of a few significant special education related bills that passed this year. Here are a few more details on those laws plus …
August 2, 2023
If there’s a disaster or emergency, planning for your healthcare needs – which includes specialized medical services, attendant services, and mental health supports – could help you stay as independent …
July 26, 2023
By now most people know that the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) is a ground-breaking law that protects the rights of those with disabilities and enables them to be fully …
July 20, 2023
Knowing your rights and then learning how to effectively advocate for yourself are extremely important skills for people with disabilties to have. That’s why we are excited to announce a …
July 12, 2023
This month we celebrate the 33rd anniversary of one of the most important pieces of legislation in our nation’s history – the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Passed in 1990, …
