Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
Meet Stephanie. She is the Supervising Attorney of our Disaster Resilience Team which was created because of the dangers Texans are facing with our state’s extreme weather patterns. People with… Continue reading “#WeAreDRTx: Extremes are now the norm”
Meet George. He’s the Advocate Supervisor for our Institutional Rights Team which regularly monitors state facilities where several thousand people with disabilities live. The team works to ensure the safety… Continue reading “#WeAreDRTx: Keeping people safe”
3.5 million. That’s how many Texans have a disability. And that’s how many people we advocate for each day of every year to make sure they have access to basic needs… Continue reading “Our 2024 Impact”
If there’s a winter weather emergency, you could be stuck at home for a few days – possibly without power – left to fend for yourself with only what you… Continue reading “Don’t let winter sneak up on you”
The 2024 Disaster Resilience Survey of Texans with Disabilities asked respondents how prepared they are for disasters, what worries them, and what their disaster resilience needs are. The survey was… Continue reading “2024 Disaster Resilience Survey shows Texans with disabilities less prepared, more worried”
Tuesday, November 5, is Election Day. This is your opportunity to vote for the people and issues you support. Read the information below to make sure you’re ready to vote… Continue reading “Election Day: what you need to know”
In recognition of Pro Bono Appreciation Week, we are highlighting our pro bono law firm partners and community organizations that have continued to support us in 2024: AT&T Legal Department… Continue reading “Highlighting Our Pro Bono Partners in 2024”
In recognition of Pro Bono Appreciation Week, we are highlighting some of the victories that wouldn’t have been possible without our pro bono partners. This is the third of four… Continue reading “Pro Bono Highlight: Richardson ISD Special Education Case”
In recognition of Pro Bono Appreciation Week, we are highlighting some of the victories that wouldn’t have been possible without our pro bono partners. This is the second of four… Continue reading “Pro Bono Highlight: Austin ISD Special Education Case”
In recognition of Pro Bono Appreciation Week, we are highlighting some of the victories that wouldn’t have been possible without our pro bono partners. This is the first of four… Continue reading “Pro Bono Highlight: Voting Rights Case”