Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
Earlier this year, Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) conducted the 2023 Disaster Resilience Survey of Texans with Disabilities. We asked respondents how prepared they are for disasters and emergencies, what they’re… Continue reading “Survey reveals disaster preparedness gaps for Texans with disabilities”
Self-advocacy is when you use your voice to let others – especially decision makers – know what’s important to you. When you self-advocate, you work to influence decisions that will… Continue reading “10 Self-Advocacy Tips”
It isn’t a question of if, but when. The reality of the world we live in is that an event – whether natural, man-made, or a public health emergency (like… Continue reading “Take Responsibility for Your Disaster Preparedness”
Our recent Back to School Newsletter provides highlights of a few significant special education related bills that passed this year. Here are a few more details on those laws plus… Continue reading “New Rules in Schools for 2023”
If there’s a disaster or emergency, planning for your healthcare needs – which includes specialized medical services, attendant services, and mental health supports – could help you stay as independent… Continue reading “Your healthcare during a disaster”
By now most people know that the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) is a ground-breaking law that protects the rights of those with disabilities and enables them to be fully… Continue reading “5 Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About the ADA”
Knowing your rights and then learning how to effectively advocate for yourself are extremely important skills for people with disabilties to have. That’s why we are excited to announce a… Continue reading “New Self-Advocacy Videos and Resources”
This month we celebrate the 33rd anniversary of one of the most important pieces of legislation in our nation’s history – the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Passed in 1990,… Continue reading “Help Us Create a Fully Accessible Texas”
Summer is here, and that’s not always a good thing. Texas is hot, and it’s going to get hotter. As temperatures rise and we see more extreme heat and wildfires,… Continue reading “Stay cool and stay safe”
Hurricanes can cause all types of problems that turn your life upside down. They can disrupt access to things like food and water, power, cell phone service, and more. It’s… Continue reading “Take steps to be hurricane ready”