Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
October is National Disability Awareness Month. This year we have some exciting things planned, including a webinar and legal clinic on October 28, 2021 – “Asking for Workplace Accommodations: It… Continue reading “Hiring People with Disabilities: It’s Good for Business”
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage month, which kicks off today and runs through October 15th, we wanted to share about some of the Hispanic disability advocates who are doing… Continue reading “National Hispanic Heritage Month”
by Steven Aleman, Attorney and Education Policy Specialist for DRTx State lawmakers met in 2021 and along with other public school issues, addressed the needs of students with disabilities affected… Continue reading “Texas Lawmakers Pass COVID-19 Special Education Recovery Act”
Written by Steven Aleman, Attorney and Education Policy Specialist for DRTx State lawmakers met in Austin for the 87th Legislature in 2021. Among other public school issues, they addressed the… Continue reading “New State Law Regarding Behavioral Intervention Plans”
We encourage you to celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by doing your part in creating a more inclusive digital space. We offered basic tips on accessible… Continue reading “Doing Your Part to Create an Accessible Digital World”
Changing the Life Course of Youth in the Juvenile Justice System Through Education Advocacy Youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system face hurdles in accessing education. Schools often refer… Continue reading “School Matters”
Across the state, students with disabilities are disproportionately referred to the criminal justice system. Over the past year, the Safe and Supportive Schools Collaborative provided recommendations to the HISD Board… Continue reading “DRTx Recommends Changes Regarding Police Reform for Houston ISD”
On Wednesday, April 28th, DRTx Senior Attorney Brian East will be participating in a virtual Public Hearing hosted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Brian, along with several other… Continue reading “EEOC Hearing: Workplace Civil Rights Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic”
Disability Rights Texas is proud to celebrate Black History Month 2021. This year we’re looking at the intersection of Black history and disability rights. We’re featuring the following people on… Continue reading “Disability Rights and Black History Month”
Though it was a challenging year, our staff did not let barriers resulting from the pandemic stop us in our commitment to advancing your disability rights. This year we: Received… Continue reading “Unmasking Our Impact in 2020”