Staff Blog
Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
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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 can cause unintentional delays in processing voter registration applications. Though this may not affect most voters, it’s a good …
October 15, 2025
Celebrated every year on October 15, White Cane Safety Day works to educate people about blindness. Here are seven tips for interacting with a person who is blind or has …
October 14, 2025
Finding a job can be challenging for anyone. People with disabilities can face additional obstacles such as inaccessible workplaces and wrong perceptions about their abilities. Dealing with obstacles Since it’s …
September 18, 2025
September is National Preparedness Month, a great time to make sure you’re ready for whatever disasters Texas might throw your way. Below are some simple actions you can take in …
September 8, 2025
Recording available: The webinar occurred on September 30, but you can watch the webinar recording and see the slides from the presentation (PDF). If you’ve lived in Texas for …
August 27, 2025
Recording available: The webinar occurred on September 10, but you can watch the webinar recording and see the slides from the presentation (PDF). Make sure you’re ready to have …
August 18, 2025
School is back in session in Texas and this blog post highlights three key pieces of legislation passed in the 2025 Texas Legislative Session that impact students with disabilities. To …
July 30, 2025
The Community Justice Worker (CJW) Program will create a Statewide model to systemically address the lack of or limited legal help available for low-income Texans. This Request for Proposals (RFP) …