You know what your needs are better than anyone else, so it’s important that you let people know what your needs are. This is called self-advocacy.
People with disabilities face a lot of barriers. This could include your rights not being respected, places you want to go not being accessible, or not being able to get the resources or technology you need. Watch this video learn how to be your own effective advocate so you can make sure your needs are met.
Disclaimer: Disability Rights Texas strives to update its materials on an annual basis, and this video is based upon the law at the time it was created. The law changes frequently and is subject to various interpretations by different courts. Future changes in the law may make some information in this video inaccurate.
The video is not intended to and does not replace an attorney’s advice or assistance based on your particular situation.