Staff Blog
Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
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January 20, 2026
One of the words we heard a lot last year was uncertainty. The idea of things being in flux and unsettled permeated nearly every aspect of our lives. In some …
December 10, 2025
Every child deserves safety, dignity, and protection—and cameras in the classroom can help make that possible. Video cameras can be placed in certain self-contained special education classrooms to protect students …
December 3, 2025
Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in housing because of a person’s disability. These laws apply to rental, sales, advertising, and mortgage lending practices. It can be helpful to be …
November 17, 2025
Earlier this year, the Disaster Resilience Survey of Texans with Disabilities was conducted. Similar to previous years, most survey respondents indicated that they are not prepared for the disasters and …
November 3, 2025
We’re not giving up. We can’t. We’ve come too far in the fight for disability rights to stop now. Even though the world around us is tearing so many things down, we believe with people …
October 31, 2025
Tuesday, November 4, 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 …
October 29, 2025
Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in housing because of a person’s disability. These laws apply to rental, sales, advertising, and mortgage lending practices. But there could be a time …
October 23, 2025
Find a Ride Guide Do you want to vote in the November 2025 election but need a ride to the polls? If you do, our Find a Ride Guide (Excel) …
October 21, 2025
If your child is receiving special education services, you are probably familiar with what an ARD meeting is. But knowing how to prepare for one can be overwhelming for parents. …
October 20, 2025
Get this information in ASL. Updates with our state’s voting system have caused some unintentional delays in processing voter registration applications. This is unlikely to affect most voters, but check …