Staff Blog
Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
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May 14, 2025
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 …
May 6, 2025
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 …
April 30, 2025
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 required …
April 24, 2025
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 …
April 23, 2025
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 …
April 11, 2025
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 …
April 4, 2025
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 …
April 3, 2025
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 …
March 24, 2025
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 …
March 21, 2025
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 …