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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.

DOJ SSLC Monitoring Reports

TEA Places Austin ISD under Conversatorship Due to Failure to Comply with Special Education Law

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2023 CONTACT: Edie Surtees, Communications Director 512-407-2739 esurtees@DRTx.org Laurel Goodroe, Communications and Development Specialist 832-681-8215 lgoodroe@drtx.org DRTx Statement on TEA Placement of AISD Under Conservatorship… Continue reading “TEA Places Austin ISD under Conversatorship Due to Failure to Comply with Special Education Law”

Lawsuit Filed Against San Antonio for Denying Access to Emergency and Disaster Planning

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A federal lawsuit was filed against the City of San Antonio for violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act because individuals with disabilities were denied equal, effective, and equitable access to the City’s emergency and disaster planning compared to individuals without disabilities. Continue reading “Lawsuit Filed Against San Antonio for Denying Access to Emergency and Disaster Planning”