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September 15, 2021
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage month, which kicks off today and runs through October 15th, we wanted to share about some of the Hispanic disability advocates who are doing …
August 13, 2021
by Steven Aleman, Attorney and Education Policy Specialist for DRTx State lawmakers met in 2021 and along with other public school issues, addressed the needs of students with disabilities affected …
August 12, 2021
Written by Steven Aleman, Attorney and Education Policy Specialist for DRTx State lawmakers met in Austin for the 87th Legislature in 2021. Among other public school issues, they addressed the …
July 21, 2021
We encourage you to celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by doing your part in creating a more inclusive digital space. We offered basic tips on accessible …
July 1, 2021
Changing the Life Course of Youth in the Juvenile Justice System Through Education Advocacy Youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system face hurdles in accessing education. Schools often refer …
May 5, 2021
Across the state, students with disabilities are disproportionately referred to the criminal justice system. Over the past year, the Safe and Supportive Schools Collaborative provided recommendations to the HISD Board …
April 26, 2021
On Wednesday, April 28th, DRTx Senior Attorney Brian East will be participating in a virtual Public Hearing hosted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Brian, along with several other …
February 3, 2021
Disability Rights Texas is proud to celebrate Black History Month 2021. This year we’re looking at the intersection of Black history and disability rights. We’re featuring the following people on …
December 16, 2020
Though it was a challenging year, our staff did not let barriers resulting from the pandemic stop us in our commitment to advancing your disability rights. This year we: Received …
November 25, 2020
Urgent Complaint filed by Disability Rights Texas and Others Requests Immediate Investigation Earlier this week, Disability Rights Texas and 14 other organizations and individuals filed a complaint with U.S. Office …