A Better World for Older Adults
64 million. That’s how many Americans will be 65 and older in our nation in 2030. And according to a 2024 CDC report, nearly 44 percent of people in this… Continue reading “A Better World for Older Adults”
Staff Blog
Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
Free disaster preparedness event in Houston
With hurricane season right around the corner, it’s a great time to get prepared for whatever weather Texas might throw at you. To get ready, attend the 2025 Disaster… Continue reading “Free disaster preparedness event in Houston”
Special education services for students with dyslexia: what you need to know
In 2023, the Texas Legislature defined dyslexia as a learning disability, which means students with dyslexia are now covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and are… Continue reading “Special education services for students with dyslexia: what you need to know”
We need your help to preserve the basic human rights of Texans with disabilities
A federal budget document leaked last week proposes major cuts to the U.S. Health and Human Services budget and includes complete elimination of two of our biggest federal grants. While… Continue reading “We need your help to preserve the basic human rights of Texans with disabilities”
4 things you may not know about autism
You might know some things about autism. You might know that autism affects how a person experiences the world. You might know that some autistic people think, communicate, or process… Continue reading “4 things you may not know about autism”
#WeAreDRTx: Keeping Texans healthy
Meet Hillary, an attorney on our Healthcare Team. This team advocates for Texans with disabilities who qualify for public health or mental health services to be able to get the… Continue reading “#WeAreDRTx: Keeping Texans healthy”
#WeAreDRTx: If you are eligible and want to, you should be able to
Meet Molly. She is a Training Specialist on our Voting Rights Team. She travels across Texas to educate people with disabilities about their voting rights. She also works with election… Continue reading “#WeAreDRTx: If you are eligible and want to, you should be able to”
#WeAreDRTx: Getting the job done
Meet Preston. He’s part of our Employment Advocacy Team which helps people with disabilities get training through Texas vocational rehab and job accommodations so they can work and earn a… Continue reading “#WeAreDRTx: Getting the job done”
2025 Disaster Resilience Survey
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… Continue reading “2025 Disaster Resilience Survey”
#WeAreDRTx: Success in school. Success in life.
Meet Isabel. She’s a Senior Advocate on our Education Team which works tirelessly to protect the legal rights of children with disabilities in Texas schools by helping them get the… Continue reading “#WeAreDRTx: Success in school. Success in life.”