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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: March 1, 2011 CONTACT: Anne Marie Becka Communications Manager 512.407.2767 abecka@disabilityrightstx.org AUSTIN — Texas’ legal protection and advocacy agency (P&A) for people with disabilities across the state… Continue reading “State Protection and Advocacy Agency Renamed Disability Rights Texas”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26, 2011 CONTACT: Beth Mitchell Legal services manager 512-407-2719 AUSTIN – A class action lawsuit was filed in state district court in Travis County today by three… Continue reading “Advocacy Inc. Files Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of People with Disabilities Confined to State Supported Living Centers”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2010 CONTACT: Garth Corbett, Advocacy Inc. 512-407-2719 Colby Walton, Cooksey Communications 972-580-0662 x23 AUSTIN – A class action lawsuit against the state of Texas was… Continue reading “Class Action Suit Challenges Widespread Segregation of Persons With Disabilities”