People with Disabilities Anticipating Hospitalization Should Consider Preparing Supported Decision Making Agreement By Richard LaVallo, DRTx Legal Director On April 17, 2020, DRTx sent a letter to the Texas Health… Continue reading “Governor Responds to DRTx Letter About Support for Hospitalized People with Disabilities”
Meet 1-on-1 with volunteer attorneys and law students to discuss powers of attorney and supported decision making agreements. To sign up, call 956-393-6204. Exact time and location given once you… Continue reading “Guardianship Alternatives Legal Clinic – McAllen”
The Institutional Rights and Civil Liberties (IRCL) Team works to protect and advance the civil rights of Texans with disabilities and represents people with disabilities when their rights have been… Continue reading “Pro Bono Opportunities: IRCL Team”
Use our sample letters and letter generator tools to create your own personalized document so you can advocate for yourself, become more independent, and more. For access to all of… Continue reading “Sample Letters”
Learn how you can be financially ready so you can respond and recover when a disaster strikes. Continue reading “How to Be Financially Ready for Disasters”
Kathleen was in an assisted living facility for many years when her family realized that as they were aging and having health issues, they needed to ensure Kathleen had the… Continue reading “DRTx Helps Woman Avoid Unnecessary Guardianship”
This guide provides information about Certificates of Medical Examination (CME) in Texas and the need to evaluate supports and services that allow for less restrictive alternatives to guardianship. Continue reading “CMEs and Guardianship in Texas”
A free legal clinic for adults with disabilitlies and their families. Learn about alternatives to guardianship, meet 1 on 1 with volunteer attorneys and law students to discuss powers of… Continue reading “Guardianship Alternatives Legal Clinic – San Antonio”
A free legal clinic for adults with disabilitlies and their families. Learn about alternatives to guardianship, meet 1 on 1 with volunteer attorneys and law students to discuss powers of… Continue reading “Guardianship Alternatives Legal Clinic – Brownsville”
This handout reviews the continuum of guardianship, highlighting supports and services and alternatives to guardianship like supported decision-making. Continue reading “Using Supports and Services as an Alternative to Guardianship”