Below are links that were shared on the Disability Rights Texas Instagram page from 2020 to 2023. For links that were shared more recently, see our Instagram Post Links.

2023 Links

December 21, 2023 – Lone Star Champions of Access

December 13, 2023 – Support DRTx with Venmo

December 6, 2023 – DRTx Merch Store

November 28, 2023 – Season of Giving Campaign

November 25, 2023 – Lone Star Champions of Access

November 22, 2023 – DRTx November Newsletter | DRTx boletín noviembre

November 21, 2023 – Open positions on Voting Rights Team

November 15, 2023 – DRTx Merch Store

November 8, 2023 – Season of Giving Campaign

November 7, 2023 – Consumer Protection for People with Disabilities After a Disaster | Protección de los consumidores discapacitados tras una catástrofe

November 2, 2023 – Changes that could impact Texas voters with disabilities

November 2, 2023 – Suscríbase a nuestra lista de correo

November 1, 2023 – Season of Giving Campaign

October 25, 2023 – Application for a Ballot by Mail | Solicitud de boleta por correo

October 24, 2023 – October Newsletter

October 19, 2023 – Cybersecurity for People with Disabilities | Ciberseguridad para personas con discapacidad

October 2, 2023 – Employment and VR Self-Advocacy Resources

September 25, 2023 – Asking your landlord for an accommodation | Pedir una adaptación al arrendador

September 18, 2023 – Take Responsibility for Your Disaster Preparedness | Responsabilícese de su preparación ante las catástrofes

September 7, 2023 – Affordable Connectivity Program

August 23, 2023 – Be Prepared for Texas Heat & Wildfires | Prepárese para el calor y los incendios forestales de Texas

August 9, 2023 – Back To School Tax Free Weekend.   Fin de Semana Libre de Impuestos Sobre las Ventas.

August 4, 2023 – Your healthcare during a disaster

August 1, 2023 – Deadline extended: PAIMI Advisory Council

July 28, 2023 – DRTx T-Shirt Fundraiser

July 26, 2023 – 5 Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About the ADA

July 25, 2023 – DRTx T-Shirt Fundraiser

July 24, 2023 – Don’t Lose Your Medicaid or CHIP | Prepárese para Renovar Su Cobertura de Medicaid o CHIP

July 23, 2023 – How to Be Your Own Best Advocate

July 21, 2023 – Understanding Medicaid Video Series

July 20, 2023 – Help change the world: DRTx T-Shirt Fundraiser

July 19, 2023 – DRTx Board of Directors

July 18, 2023 – DRTx T-Shirt Fundraiser

July 17, 2023 – Fall in line with online accessibility

July 10, 2023 – Be Prepared for Texas Heat & Wildfires | Prepárese para el calor y los incendios forestales de Texas

July 7, 2023 – DRTx ADA T-Shirt Fundraiser

July 6, 2023 – Texas Broadband Development Office Public Meetings | Texas Digital Opportunity Plan: Public Survey

June 29, 2023 – DRTx ADA T-Shirt Fundraiser

June 23, 2023 – Subscribe to our Disaster Readiness E-mail list

June 22, 2023 – June Newsletter – Olmstead Anniversary

June 20, 2023 – Staying safe during extreme heat

June 20, 2023 – Medicare Part D Extra Help

June 15, 2023 – 12 Things Everyone Can Do to Prevent Elder Abuse

June 14, 2023 – PAIMI Advisory Council

June 12, 2023 – Career Opportunities at DRTx

June 9, 2023 – Review of Special Education Issues from 88th Texas Legislature

Jun 2, 2023 – DRTx YouTube Channel

June 1, 2023 – Hurricane Preparedness for Texans with Disabilities | Preparación ante huracanes para personas discapacitadas en Texas

May 19, 2023 – Do Your Part for Mental Health

May 18, 2023 – Accessible Social

May 17, 2023 – How to Talk About Mental Health

May 16, 2023 – Implications of Education Savings Accounts for Students with Disabilities

May 15, 2023 – PAIMI Advisory Council

May 11, 2023

• The End of the Public Health Emergency: What You Need to Know
• El fin de la emergencia de salud pública: Lo que usted necesita saber
• In ASL – The End of the Public Health Emergency: What You Need to Know

May 8, 2023 – Prepare Your Pets for Disasters | Prepare a sus mascotas para los desastres

May 2, 2023 – Supporting Family and Friends with Mental Health

April 28, 2023 – How to Be Financially Ready for Disasters

April 27, 2023 – Breaking the Silence: Sexual Assault and Disabilities

April 24, 2023 – Find your closest polling location

April 21, 2023 – Identity-First Language vs. People-First Language

April 20, 2023 – Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday | Compras Libres de Impuestos en Provisiones de Emergencia | Build A Kit | Prepare un kit de suministros

April 19, 2023 – Voting Rights Resources

April 18, 2023 – Disaster Resilience Survey of Texans with Disabilities | Encuesta 2023 de resiliencia ante desastres de Tejanos con Discapacidades

April 14, 2023 – Housing Rights Resources

April 4, 2023 – TEA Conservatorship of Austin ISD Q & A

March 28, 2023 – Bloomberg Law Article on Guardianship

March 22, 2023 – Create a Supported Decision-Making Agreement

March 17, 2023 – Creating a Community Where All Are Respected and Included

March 16, 2023 – Weather & Emergency Alerts for Texans with Disabilities

March 15, 2023 – Get Ready to Renew Your Medicaid or CHIP Coverage | Prepárese para Renovar Su Cobertura de Medicaid o CHIP

March 13, 2023 – Join the Lone Star Champions of Access

March 3, 2023 – New Study Details Winter Storm Uri’s Devastating Impact on Texans with Disabilities

February 24, 2023 – End of Continuous Medicaid Coverage

February 14, 2023 – Supported Decision-Making Agreement Tool | Herramienta de acuerdo para la toma de decisiones con apoyo

February 13, 2023 – Austin ISD has a backlog of special education evaluations. A disability rights group wants action.

January 31, 2023 – End Harmful Student Restraints Press Conference

January 17, 2023 – Changing the Narrative digital series

January 13, 2023 – Service and Emotional Support Animals at work Study

January 11, 2023 – Subscribe to our online newsletters

January 10, 2023 – National Day of Racial Healing Events

January 6, 2023 – Human Trafficking: What it is and How it Impacts the Disability Community

2022 Links

December 29, 2022 – Read Angelica’s story and support DRTx

December 28, 2022 – Read Solomon’s story and support DRTx

December 27, 2022 – Read Kathy’s story and support DRTx

December 26, 2022 – DRTx & FEMA Help People with Disabilities Get Emergency Ready

December 21, 2022 – Prepare Now for Freezing Temperatures

December 19, 2022 – DRTx is Hiring

December 8, 2022 – Give The Gift of Access

December 7, 2022 – Winter Preparedness Tips for Texans with Disabilities

December 1, 2022 – Education Vouchers Webinar

November 29, 2022 – DRTx Giving Tuesday

November 15, 2022 – DRTx Season Of Giving

November 9, 2022 – Native American Heritage Month

November 8, 2022 – Up-to-date polling location info

November 7, 2022 – Voter ID in Texas

November 4, 2022 – Texas Voting Survey and Encuesta sobre el voto en Texas

October 31, 2022 – Polling Place Accessibility Survey

October 29, 2022 – Pedir una adaptación en el trabajo

October 28, 2022 – Halloween Accessibility Tips

October 25, 2022 – Support DRTx

October 24, 2022 – Social Security Benefit Increases

October 21, 2022 – Emergency Preparedness Webinar

October 21, 2022 – Find a Ride to the Polls

October 20, 2022 – Service Animals: Rights And Responsibilities Webinar

October 18, 2022 – Invisible Disabilities Week

October 17, 2022 – CAP assistance Program information

October 13, 2022 – Workplace Accommodations Video

October 6, 2022 – Asking for an accommodation at work

October 4, 2022 – Voter Registration and Registration Updates

October 3, 2022 – Equipped to Evacuate: Evacuation Chair Webinar

September 23, 2022 – ASL Video Library

September 22, 2022 – SBA Loans for Dallas Flooding

September 21, 2022 – September Newsletter

September 20, 2022 – New Voter Registration or Updates

September 16, 2022 – Register to Vote

September 14, 2022 – Voting Rights Resources

September 12, 2022 – Disability Voting Rights Week: Register to Vote

September 7, 2022 – Texas Disability Issues Forum

September 1, 2022 – Disaster Preparedness Resources

September 1, 2022 – ADA Enforcement Webinar

August 31, 2022 – Updated IDEA Manual

August 18, 2022 – Lone Star Champions of Access

August 10, 2022 – Emergency Solutions for Powering Durable Medical Equipment and Assistive Technology Webinar

August 8, 2022 – Newsletter Sign Up

August 2, 2022 – Back to School Tax Free Weekend

July 29, 2022- Last Chance – ADA Month T-Shirt Fundraiser

July 28, 2022 – College Rights Legal Clinic Registration

July 26, 2022 – 32nd ADA Anniversary

July 25, 2022 – Uber lawsuit and settlement

July 22, 2022- College Rights Legal Clinic

July 21, 2022- ADA Month T-Shirt Fundraiser

July 18, 2022 – Press Release: Court Strikes Down Texas Law Restricting Voter Assistance

Jul 14, 2022 – ADA Month T-Shirt Fundraiser

July 11, 2022 – Support DRTx through AmazonSmile

June 28, 2022 – PAIMI Council Information and Application

June 16, 2022 – College Rights Legal Clinic

June 10, 2022 – PAIMI Council Information and Application

June 7, 2022 – Emergency Ready Sheet and Hoja de Preparación para Emergencias

June 6, 2022 – Lone Star Champions of Access Recurring Giving Program

May 3, 2022 – DRTx Office Closure – Online Intake Form and Self-Advocacy Resources

May 2, 2022 – Texas Voting Survey and Encuesta de Votar de Texas

April 29, 2022 – Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 19, 2022 – Emergency Preparedness Supplies Tax Free Weekend

April 13, 2022 – Texas Broadband Survey

April 7, 2022 – Waiting on a Waiver English Survey and Spanish Survey

April 1, 2022 – About Autism (from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network)

March 29, 2022 – DRTx Board appointed to Texas Governors Council on People with Disabilities

March 24, 2022 – Creating a Community Where All Are Respected and Included (DD Awareness Month blog post)

March 14, 2022 – Rights Restored: Ron’s Story (video)

March 2, 2022 – Explainer Video: Supported Decision Making and Other Guardianship Alternatives

February 15, 2022 – Alternative Voting Options

February 14, 2022 – Join the Lone Star Champions of Access

February 8, 2022 – 3G Networks Shutting Down in 2022 (from the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities)

January 28, 2022 – Texas Voter Registration Information

January 25, 2022 – 2022 Ballot by Mail Checklist

January 10, 2022 – Facts About the Vax – COVID 19 Myths and Truths

2021 Links

October 7, 2021 – COVID-19 Vaccine Survey

August 25, 2021 – Back to School Virtual College Clinic Sign Up

August 16, 2021 – Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Resources

August 12, 2021 – Back to School Virtual College Clinic Sign Up

August 9, 2021 – U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory, Confronting Health Misinformation

August 6, 2021 – Y’all Means All T-Shirt

August 4, 2021 – Housing and Eviction Resources

July 28, 2021 – Accessibility Self Assessment Quiz

June 22, 2021 – Olmstead Anniversary Video and Keeping All Students Safe Act

June 16, 2021 – Emergency Preparedness Kit Quiz

June 8, 2021 – Learn more about volunteering to help older Texans

June 4, 2021 – Inclusive Emergency Planning and Personal Preparedness Webinar

June 3, 2021 – Elder Abuse Prevention Month, June 15 Financial Exploitation Webinar

June 1, 2021 – Disaster Distress Hotline for ASL

May 24, 2021 – Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Resources

May 21, 2021 – PAIMI Act and Advisory Council

May 18, 2021 – Voting Legislation Survey

May 14, 2021 – Mental Health Civil Rights Resource Page

May 7, 2021 – Mental Health Month Tools2Trive toolkit and Rental Assistance Event

April 29, 2021 – Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Program for 2018 & 2019 Flooding

April 26, 2021 – Voting Rights and Accommodations Resources

April 23, 2021 – Lone Star Champions of Access

April 12, 2021 – Winter Storm Uri Survey Results and Report

April 2, 2021 – IRS Recalculating Unemployment Taxes

April 1, 2021 – Autism Acceptance month

March 22, 2021 – Easy-to-Follow Supported Decision-Making Guide

March 2, 2021 – Developmental Disease Awareness month – Supportive Decision Making Overview

March 1, 2021 – Baker Ripley Utility Assistance Program

February 22, 2021 – CDC Mask Guides

January 22, 2021 – COVID-19 Vaccine Information Resource

January 13, 2021 – Texans Recovering Together – Disaster Crisis Counseling

January 11, 2021 – Houston Health Department COVID 19 Vaccine Information

2020 Links

November 17, 2020 – Support DRTx with AmazonSmile

November 6, 2020 – DRTx Newsletter Sign Up

October 26, 2020 – Voter ID in Texas

October 22, 2020 – Alternative Voting Options

October 15, 2020 – October Election Newsletter

October 10, 2020 – World Mental Health Day

October 9, 2020 – Voter ID in Texas

September 22, 2020 – Voting Rights of People With Disabilities & How to Register to Vote in Texas

August 26, 2020 – Special Edition Newsletter regarding Hurricane Laura, Disaster Safety and Accessibility

August 20, 2020 – Back to School 2020 Newsletter

August 6, 2020 – Read our new handout for On or Off-Campus College Housing and COVID19

July 27, 2020 – Vote-by-mail  Lawsuit Press Release and Complaint

July 20, 2020 – Middle and High School Interviews

July 13, 2020 – Free Online Legal Clinic for College Students With Disabilities

July 1, 2020 – Read about our SECOND letter to Governor Abbott urging state officials to take action now to issue guidance about healthcare rationing.

June 24, 2020 – Read the 2020 Census Update Blog post.

May 29, 2020 – Read about the impact of the pandemic on our mental health.

May 28, 2020 – learn more about the CARES Act financial aid available for college students

May 13, 2020 – Learn more about becoming a part of our protection and advocacy for mental illness council. 

April 30, 2020 – Watch Episode 1 of our Vote for Access Series – Attitudes

April 29, 2020 – Our latest staff blog about urging Governor Abbott to consider using emergency federal education funding for young children and students who are having delays or suspensions in special education services.

April 28, 2020 – Read about our letter to Governor Abbott requesting all state facilities in Texas housing people with disabilities to follow new federal nursing home requirements.

April 20, 2020 – Read our staff blog about the action we are taking to make sure people with disabilities who are hospitalized for COVID-19 are guaranteed their right to have a supporter with them.

April 17, 2020 – Read our news announcement and the letter sent to Governor Abbott urging him to issue medical rationing guidelines that don’t discriminate against people with disabilities.

April 1, 2020 – Visit the Census Bureau website for all the ways you can participate in the 2020 Census – from a distance!

March 14, 2020 –  Press release about DRTx services continuing with temporary operational changes per CDC guidelines

March 3, 2020 – Free wheelchair accessible rides to the polls in Austin and Know your voting rights including what ID you need

February 24, 2020 – Your Rights at College or Trade School VIDEO and Your Rights at College or Trade School HANDOUT

February 13, 2020 – TEA Parent Notification about Special Education Required by SB 139

January 8, 2020 – IRS VITA Program – free tax prep assistance for people with disabilities, low-income, and others.