Reporters interested in leveraging the extensive disability rights expertise of our attorneys, advocates, or policy specialists are encouraged to contact our Communications Department at (512) 407-2739 or commdir@DRTx.org to schedule an interview at least 24 hours in advance. Please include your deadline for speaking with our staff in your voice mail or email.
Take a few minutes to learn about reporting on and writing about disability issues. For instance, statements like “people with disabilities” and “uses a wheelchair” are preferred instead of “the disabled” or “wheelchair bound.” For more information, see Communicating About People with Disabilities from the National Disability Rights Network and How to Report with Care On Disability from the New York Times.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 12, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Edie Surtees Communications Director 512.407.2739 esurtees@DRTx.org AUSTIN – Some Texas workers are making as little as pennies per hour while their bosses are… Continue reading “Living on a Dime and Left Behind: How a Depression-Era Labor Law Cheats Texas Workers with Disabilities”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2016 CONTACT: Molly Broadway Voting Rights Training Specialist 512-407-2725, mbroadway@DRTx.org Edie Surtees Communications Director 512.407.2739, esurtees@DRTx.org AUSTIN—As the nation gets closer to the next presidential… Continue reading “Texas Group Works to Ensure Voter Turnout in Fall Election”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2015 CONTACT Edie Surtees Communications Director: 512.407.2739, esurtees@DRTx.org Jeff Miller Attorney/Policy Specialist 512.407.2762, jmilller@DRTx.org AUSTIN—Just last week, Disability Rights Texas and other members of the Texas… Continue reading “Toxic lead levels in drinking water at state-run centers”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2016 CONTACT Edie Surtees, Disability Rights Texas Communications Director: 512.407.2739, esurtees@DRTx.org Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) Media Hotline: 713.739.4040 HOUSTON—Consistent with its commitment… Continue reading “METRO Announces Digital Accessibility Initiative”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Edie Surtees Communications Director 512.407.2739 esurtees@DRTx.org AUSTIN – Texas is leading the way with a new groundbreaking state law that safeguards the… Continue reading “Texas First State to Pass Supported Decision-Making Law”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 15, 2016 CONTACT: Edie Surtees Communications Director, Disability Rights Texas 512-407-2739 esurtees@drtx.org Amy Hawkes Repke Media Manager, WorldatWork 202-315-5514 amy.repke@worldatwork.org WASHINGTON, D.C. — WorldatWork, a nonprofit… Continue reading “Disability Rights Texas Receives WorldatWork Work-Life 2016 Seal of Distinction”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2016 CONTACT: Edie Surtees Communications Director 512.407.2739 esurtees@DRTx.org AUSTIN – In 2015, DRTx staff worked to protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities… Continue reading “Disability Rights Texas Provides Legal Services to Thousands of People With Disabilities in 2015”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2016 CONTACT: Edie Surtees, Communications Director 512.407.2739 esurtees@DRTx.org AUSTIN – Disability Rights Texas (DRTx), the legal protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities in… Continue reading “Civil Rights Group Selects New Board Members from Lubbock, San Antonio, and Houston”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2016 CONTACT: Edie Surtees Communications Director 512.407.2739 esurtees@DRTx.org AUSTIN – Disability Rights Texas (DRTx), the legal protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities in… Continue reading “Civil Rights Group Selects New Board Members From Lubbock, San Antonio, and Houston”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 5, 2015 CONTACT: Edie Surtees Communications Director 512.407.2739 esurtees@DRTx.org AUSTIN – Disability Rights Texas (DRTx), the legal protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities in… Continue reading “Disability Rights Texas Appoints New Board Member From El Paso”