Staff Blog
Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
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March 16, 2026
We all have a right to free speech, so let’s use that right to do the right thing. In the past year or so, the R-word has gone from a …
March 9, 2026
If you live in Texas, you know that a disaster can strike at any moment – it’s a question of when, not if. Because disasters and emergencies are a constant …
February 26, 2026
If your child is disciplined at school, you may have a lot of questions. You might wonder: What’s the process? What’s the school supposed to do? When will my child …
February 18, 2026
Election Day is March 3. Every election, we’re told that “This is the most important election in history,” and every election, this seems true. This election – a primary for …
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 …