Disability Rights Texas
@disabilityrightstx.bsky.social
We are the protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities who live in Texas. We are working to create a fully accessible and inclusive state where people with disabilities live and thrive. www.DRTx.org
They're your rights - get to know them.
In October, Disability Rights Texas will be sharing information online and at in-person events so more Texans with disabilities understand their rights.
Learn more: www.DRTx.org/Events
#DisabilityRights #Texas #Austin #FortWorth #Houston #SanAntonio
In October, Disability Rights Texas will be sharing information online and at in-person events so more Texans with disabilities understand their rights.
Learn more: www.DRTx.org/Events
#DisabilityRights #Texas #Austin #FortWorth #Houston #SanAntonio
October 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
They're your rights - get to know them.
In October, Disability Rights Texas will be sharing information online and at in-person events so more Texans with disabilities understand their rights.
Learn more: www.DRTx.org/Events
#DisabilityRights #Texas #Austin #FortWorth #Houston #SanAntonio
In October, Disability Rights Texas will be sharing information online and at in-person events so more Texans with disabilities understand their rights.
Learn more: www.DRTx.org/Events
#DisabilityRights #Texas #Austin #FortWorth #Houston #SanAntonio
Fair Housing 101
This week, we're hosting two Fair Housing webinars so you know your housing rights and what to do if your rights are violated. The webinars will be on Zoom.
• Wednesday at 12 p.m. (learn more: www.drtx.org/FairHousing1)
• Thursday at 6 p.m. (learn more: www.drtx.org/FairHousing2)
This week, we're hosting two Fair Housing webinars so you know your housing rights and what to do if your rights are violated. The webinars will be on Zoom.
• Wednesday at 12 p.m. (learn more: www.drtx.org/FairHousing1)
• Thursday at 6 p.m. (learn more: www.drtx.org/FairHousing2)
September 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Fair Housing 101
This week, we're hosting two Fair Housing webinars so you know your housing rights and what to do if your rights are violated. The webinars will be on Zoom.
• Wednesday at 12 p.m. (learn more: www.drtx.org/FairHousing1)
• Thursday at 6 p.m. (learn more: www.drtx.org/FairHousing2)
This week, we're hosting two Fair Housing webinars so you know your housing rights and what to do if your rights are violated. The webinars will be on Zoom.
• Wednesday at 12 p.m. (learn more: www.drtx.org/FairHousing1)
• Thursday at 6 p.m. (learn more: www.drtx.org/FairHousing2)
Are you registered to vote?
To have your vote count in the election on November 4, make sure you register to vote by October 6.
Learn how to register to vote: www.drtx.org/Register-Vote
#VotingRights #DisabilityRights #Texas
To have your vote count in the election on November 4, make sure you register to vote by October 6.
Learn how to register to vote: www.drtx.org/Register-Vote
#VotingRights #DisabilityRights #Texas
September 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Are you registered to vote?
To have your vote count in the election on November 4, make sure you register to vote by October 6.
Learn how to register to vote: www.drtx.org/Register-Vote
#VotingRights #DisabilityRights #Texas
To have your vote count in the election on November 4, make sure you register to vote by October 6.
Learn how to register to vote: www.drtx.org/Register-Vote
#VotingRights #DisabilityRights #Texas
What do you do when a disaster strikes?
In recognition of National Preparedness Month, we're hosting a webinar next week to help you understand what to do and how to get help after a disaster. Attend the webinar so you're prepared ahead of time.
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In recognition of National Preparedness Month, we're hosting a webinar next week to help you understand what to do and how to get help after a disaster. Attend the webinar so you're prepared ahead of time.
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Navigating Disaster Resources Webinar
When a disaster strikes, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to access resources so you can recover. Attend this webinar to learn how.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What do you do when a disaster strikes?
In recognition of National Preparedness Month, we're hosting a webinar next week to help you understand what to do and how to get help after a disaster. Attend the webinar so you're prepared ahead of time.
disabilityrightstx.org/en/2025/09/0...
In recognition of National Preparedness Month, we're hosting a webinar next week to help you understand what to do and how to get help after a disaster. Attend the webinar so you're prepared ahead of time.
disabilityrightstx.org/en/2025/09/0...
Look good. Do good.
Back by popular demand, our Capitol Crawl t-shirt is now available in our Bonfire store. We have new colors in super-soft material plus a budget-conscious option. Proceeds from every sale supports our critical work.
Visit: www.bonfire.com/capitol-crawl-shirt/
Back by popular demand, our Capitol Crawl t-shirt is now available in our Bonfire store. We have new colors in super-soft material plus a budget-conscious option. Proceeds from every sale supports our critical work.
Visit: www.bonfire.com/capitol-crawl-shirt/
September 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Look good. Do good.
Back by popular demand, our Capitol Crawl t-shirt is now available in our Bonfire store. We have new colors in super-soft material plus a budget-conscious option. Proceeds from every sale supports our critical work.
Visit: www.bonfire.com/capitol-crawl-shirt/
Back by popular demand, our Capitol Crawl t-shirt is now available in our Bonfire store. We have new colors in super-soft material plus a budget-conscious option. Proceeds from every sale supports our critical work.
Visit: www.bonfire.com/capitol-crawl-shirt/
Watch: Back to School Webinar
Watch the recording of our 2025 Back to School Webinar to learn about Education Savings Accounts, changes to school discipline, and more.
#SpecialEducation #DisabilityRights #Texas
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Watch the recording of our 2025 Back to School Webinar to learn about Education Savings Accounts, changes to school discipline, and more.
#SpecialEducation #DisabilityRights #Texas
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2025 Back to School Webinar
Watch the recording to learn how new laws could affect students with disabilities.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Watch: Back to School Webinar
Watch the recording of our 2025 Back to School Webinar to learn about Education Savings Accounts, changes to school discipline, and more.
#SpecialEducation #DisabilityRights #Texas
disabilityrightstx.org/en/video/202...
Watch the recording of our 2025 Back to School Webinar to learn about Education Savings Accounts, changes to school discipline, and more.
#SpecialEducation #DisabilityRights #Texas
disabilityrightstx.org/en/video/202...
When there's a disaster, you hear about stuff like FEMA, SBA, SNAP, and DUA. But what are these things?
In our Navigating Disaster Resources Webinar on September 30, we'll break down these things and more so you know how to get help after a disaster.
More: www.drtx.org/DisasterWebinar
In our Navigating Disaster Resources Webinar on September 30, we'll break down these things and more so you know how to get help after a disaster.
More: www.drtx.org/DisasterWebinar
September 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
When there's a disaster, you hear about stuff like FEMA, SBA, SNAP, and DUA. But what are these things?
In our Navigating Disaster Resources Webinar on September 30, we'll break down these things and more so you know how to get help after a disaster.
More: www.drtx.org/DisasterWebinar
In our Navigating Disaster Resources Webinar on September 30, we'll break down these things and more so you know how to get help after a disaster.
More: www.drtx.org/DisasterWebinar
Virtual public comment: the rights of people with mental illness
Our Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Advisory Council is accepting public comments for its virtual meeting this Saturday, September 27. Sign-up by Wednesday.
Sign-up form: www.drtx.org/PAIMI-Comment
Our Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Advisory Council is accepting public comments for its virtual meeting this Saturday, September 27. Sign-up by Wednesday.
Sign-up form: www.drtx.org/PAIMI-Comment
September 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Virtual public comment: the rights of people with mental illness
Our Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Advisory Council is accepting public comments for its virtual meeting this Saturday, September 27. Sign-up by Wednesday.
Sign-up form: www.drtx.org/PAIMI-Comment
Our Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Advisory Council is accepting public comments for its virtual meeting this Saturday, September 27. Sign-up by Wednesday.
Sign-up form: www.drtx.org/PAIMI-Comment
Provide public comment for the DRTx board meeting.
The DRTx board of directors will hold its quarterly meeting virtually on Saturday, September 27. You can provide public comment to the board virtually during the meeting or in writing ahead of time.
Provide your comment: www.drtx.org/PublicComment
The DRTx board of directors will hold its quarterly meeting virtually on Saturday, September 27. You can provide public comment to the board virtually during the meeting or in writing ahead of time.
Provide your comment: www.drtx.org/PublicComment
September 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Provide public comment for the DRTx board meeting.
The DRTx board of directors will hold its quarterly meeting virtually on Saturday, September 27. You can provide public comment to the board virtually during the meeting or in writing ahead of time.
Provide your comment: www.drtx.org/PublicComment
The DRTx board of directors will hold its quarterly meeting virtually on Saturday, September 27. You can provide public comment to the board virtually during the meeting or in writing ahead of time.
Provide your comment: www.drtx.org/PublicComment
In September, we'll be sharing information during these events:
• 9/10: Back to School Webinar
• 9/12: Empowered Families Conference
• 9/25: Texas Public Health Summit
• 9/26: Thrive Together: Transitions in Focus Conference
• 9/30: Navigating Disaster Resources Webinar
More: www.DRTx.org/Events
• 9/10: Back to School Webinar
• 9/12: Empowered Families Conference
• 9/25: Texas Public Health Summit
• 9/26: Thrive Together: Transitions in Focus Conference
• 9/30: Navigating Disaster Resources Webinar
More: www.DRTx.org/Events
September 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
In September, we'll be sharing information during these events:
• 9/10: Back to School Webinar
• 9/12: Empowered Families Conference
• 9/25: Texas Public Health Summit
• 9/26: Thrive Together: Transitions in Focus Conference
• 9/30: Navigating Disaster Resources Webinar
More: www.DRTx.org/Events
• 9/10: Back to School Webinar
• 9/12: Empowered Families Conference
• 9/25: Texas Public Health Summit
• 9/26: Thrive Together: Transitions in Focus Conference
• 9/30: Navigating Disaster Resources Webinar
More: www.DRTx.org/Events
New school year, new laws.
Don't miss this week's Back to School Webinar, where our policy staff will discuss new laws that could impact students with disabilities in Texas.
Webinar details: 12-1 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, September 10
Learn more and register: www.drtx.org/BTS-Webinar
Don't miss this week's Back to School Webinar, where our policy staff will discuss new laws that could impact students with disabilities in Texas.
Webinar details: 12-1 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, September 10
Learn more and register: www.drtx.org/BTS-Webinar
September 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New school year, new laws.
Don't miss this week's Back to School Webinar, where our policy staff will discuss new laws that could impact students with disabilities in Texas.
Webinar details: 12-1 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, September 10
Learn more and register: www.drtx.org/BTS-Webinar
Don't miss this week's Back to School Webinar, where our policy staff will discuss new laws that could impact students with disabilities in Texas.
Webinar details: 12-1 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, September 10
Learn more and register: www.drtx.org/BTS-Webinar
Making a difference for Texans: Stephanie Duke
Join us in congratulating Stephanie Duke, DRTx Supervising Attorney, who is a recipient of a 2025 State Bar of Texas Impact Award. She was awarded for her ongoing work to ensure disaster planning is inclusive and accessible.
Join us in congratulating Stephanie Duke, DRTx Supervising Attorney, who is a recipient of a 2025 State Bar of Texas Impact Award. She was awarded for her ongoing work to ensure disaster planning is inclusive and accessible.
September 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Making a difference for Texans: Stephanie Duke
Join us in congratulating Stephanie Duke, DRTx Supervising Attorney, who is a recipient of a 2025 State Bar of Texas Impact Award. She was awarded for her ongoing work to ensure disaster planning is inclusive and accessible.
Join us in congratulating Stephanie Duke, DRTx Supervising Attorney, who is a recipient of a 2025 State Bar of Texas Impact Award. She was awarded for her ongoing work to ensure disaster planning is inclusive and accessible.
What's the Fair Housing Act?
The Fair Housing Act protects people with disabilities from housing discrimination and allows you to request reasonable accommodations so you can stay in your home.
Learn about your fair housing rights: www.drtx.org/HousingRights
#FairHousing #DisabilityRights
The Fair Housing Act protects people with disabilities from housing discrimination and allows you to request reasonable accommodations so you can stay in your home.
Learn about your fair housing rights: www.drtx.org/HousingRights
#FairHousing #DisabilityRights
September 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
What's the Fair Housing Act?
The Fair Housing Act protects people with disabilities from housing discrimination and allows you to request reasonable accommodations so you can stay in your home.
Learn about your fair housing rights: www.drtx.org/HousingRights
#FairHousing #DisabilityRights
The Fair Housing Act protects people with disabilities from housing discrimination and allows you to request reasonable accommodations so you can stay in your home.
Learn about your fair housing rights: www.drtx.org/HousingRights
#FairHousing #DisabilityRights
Hill Country floods: FEMA deadline extended
People impacted by the Hill Country floods now have until September 28 to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. This can help cover things like temporary housing, emergency home repairs, medical expenses, and more.
Learn more: www.drtx.org/HillCountryFlood
People impacted by the Hill Country floods now have until September 28 to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. This can help cover things like temporary housing, emergency home repairs, medical expenses, and more.
Learn more: www.drtx.org/HillCountryFlood
September 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hill Country floods: FEMA deadline extended
People impacted by the Hill Country floods now have until September 28 to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. This can help cover things like temporary housing, emergency home repairs, medical expenses, and more.
Learn more: www.drtx.org/HillCountryFlood
People impacted by the Hill Country floods now have until September 28 to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. This can help cover things like temporary housing, emergency home repairs, medical expenses, and more.
Learn more: www.drtx.org/HillCountryFlood
The DRTx offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2.
September 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The DRTx offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2.
Make sure you ace back to school.
There are a bunch of new laws in Texas that could impact students with disabilities.
Our 2025 Back to School webinar will cover the new laws so you can have a strong start to the school year.
Register now: www.drtx.org/BTS-Webinar
There are a bunch of new laws in Texas that could impact students with disabilities.
Our 2025 Back to School webinar will cover the new laws so you can have a strong start to the school year.
Register now: www.drtx.org/BTS-Webinar
August 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Make sure you ace back to school.
There are a bunch of new laws in Texas that could impact students with disabilities.
Our 2025 Back to School webinar will cover the new laws so you can have a strong start to the school year.
Register now: www.drtx.org/BTS-Webinar
There are a bunch of new laws in Texas that could impact students with disabilities.
Our 2025 Back to School webinar will cover the new laws so you can have a strong start to the school year.
Register now: www.drtx.org/BTS-Webinar
If you were impacted by the Hill Country floods, help is available, but some deadlines are coming up:
• SNAP food replacement: 8/25
• FEMA disaster assistance: 9/4
• TWC Disaster Unemployment Assistance: 9/4
• SBA disaster loans for physical damage: 9/4
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• SNAP food replacement: 8/25
• FEMA disaster assistance: 9/4
• TWC Disaster Unemployment Assistance: 9/4
• SBA disaster loans for physical damage: 9/4
disabilityrightstx.org/en/disaster-...
Disaster Resources: Texas Hill Country Flooding Event
This webpage has information and resources you can use to recover from the flooding event the Texas Hill Country experienced on July 4, 2025. Please bookmark this webpage so you... Continue reading…
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August 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
If you were impacted by the Hill Country floods, help is available, but some deadlines are coming up:
• SNAP food replacement: 8/25
• FEMA disaster assistance: 9/4
• TWC Disaster Unemployment Assistance: 9/4
• SBA disaster loans for physical damage: 9/4
disabilityrightstx.org/en/disaster-...
• SNAP food replacement: 8/25
• FEMA disaster assistance: 9/4
• TWC Disaster Unemployment Assistance: 9/4
• SBA disaster loans for physical damage: 9/4
disabilityrightstx.org/en/disaster-...
Back to school in Texas: what you need to know
The Texas Legislature recently passed new laws that could impact students with disabilities. Some of the laws address things like Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), school discipline, and school safety.
Learn more: www.drtx.org/BackToSchool
The Texas Legislature recently passed new laws that could impact students with disabilities. Some of the laws address things like Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), school discipline, and school safety.
Learn more: www.drtx.org/BackToSchool
August 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Back to school in Texas: what you need to know
The Texas Legislature recently passed new laws that could impact students with disabilities. Some of the laws address things like Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), school discipline, and school safety.
Learn more: www.drtx.org/BackToSchool
The Texas Legislature recently passed new laws that could impact students with disabilities. Some of the laws address things like Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), school discipline, and school safety.
Learn more: www.drtx.org/BackToSchool
The Making Connections Pediatric Brain Injury Conference connects families and provides resources. This year's conference will be held in Austin on October 24 & 25. Travel scholarships are available.
Peter Hofer, a senior litigation attorney at DRTx, will speak about Medicaid fair hearings.
Peter Hofer, a senior litigation attorney at DRTx, will speak about Medicaid fair hearings.
Making Connections Pediatric Brain Injury Conference
Join us for our Pediatric Brain Injury Conference to gain valuable insights into brain injury recovery and find support from a community that understands your journey.
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August 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The Making Connections Pediatric Brain Injury Conference connects families and provides resources. This year's conference will be held in Austin on October 24 & 25. Travel scholarships are available.
Peter Hofer, a senior litigation attorney at DRTx, will speak about Medicaid fair hearings.
Peter Hofer, a senior litigation attorney at DRTx, will speak about Medicaid fair hearings.
Making sure you know your rights.
At the recent Abilities Expo in Houston, we were able to connect with many of the attendees and educate them about disability rights.
#DisabilityRights
At the recent Abilities Expo in Houston, we were able to connect with many of the attendees and educate them about disability rights.
#DisabilityRights
August 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Making sure you know your rights.
At the recent Abilities Expo in Houston, we were able to connect with many of the attendees and educate them about disability rights.
#DisabilityRights
At the recent Abilities Expo in Houston, we were able to connect with many of the attendees and educate them about disability rights.
#DisabilityRights
In August, we'll be sharing information about disability rights during these events:
• Aug. 1-3: Abilities Expo (Houston)
• Aug. 13: Disability Rights in TX (San Marcos)
• Aug. 13: Predatory Lending in Housing Webinar
• Aug. 16: IDD Resource and Disaster Prep Event (Houston)
www.drtx.org/Events
• Aug. 1-3: Abilities Expo (Houston)
• Aug. 13: Disability Rights in TX (San Marcos)
• Aug. 13: Predatory Lending in Housing Webinar
• Aug. 16: IDD Resource and Disaster Prep Event (Houston)
www.drtx.org/Events
August 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
In August, we'll be sharing information about disability rights during these events:
• Aug. 1-3: Abilities Expo (Houston)
• Aug. 13: Disability Rights in TX (San Marcos)
• Aug. 13: Predatory Lending in Housing Webinar
• Aug. 16: IDD Resource and Disaster Prep Event (Houston)
www.drtx.org/Events
• Aug. 1-3: Abilities Expo (Houston)
• Aug. 13: Disability Rights in TX (San Marcos)
• Aug. 13: Predatory Lending in Housing Webinar
• Aug. 16: IDD Resource and Disaster Prep Event (Houston)
www.drtx.org/Events
Thank you to all of the amazing interns who spent their summer with DRTx!
Learn more about them at: www.drtx.org/Interns
Learn more about them at: www.drtx.org/Interns
July 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thank you to all of the amazing interns who spent their summer with DRTx!
Learn more about them at: www.drtx.org/Interns
Learn more about them at: www.drtx.org/Interns
ICYMI: Our federal funding is under threat of severe cuts by Congress. This AP article explains what agencies like ours do and the danger faced by people with disabilities if our funding gets further slashed.
As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed
Congress is considering proposals from President Donald Trump to slash funding for disability rights centers in each state, and advocates worry that they could lose more than 60% their federal dollars...
apnews.com
July 30, 2025 at 10:24 PM
ICYMI: Our federal funding is under threat of severe cuts by Congress. This AP article explains what agencies like ours do and the danger faced by people with disabilities if our funding gets further slashed.
Our Hill Country Flood Resources page has been updated to include the following:
• FEMA assistance for individuals includes 10 counties
• SNAP benefit replacement deadline extended to Aug. 18
• Help available to pay for accessibility improvements at home
• Disaster Recovery Centers in 7 communities
• FEMA assistance for individuals includes 10 counties
• SNAP benefit replacement deadline extended to Aug. 18
• Help available to pay for accessibility improvements at home
• Disaster Recovery Centers in 7 communities
July 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Our Hill Country Flood Resources page has been updated to include the following:
• FEMA assistance for individuals includes 10 counties
• SNAP benefit replacement deadline extended to Aug. 18
• Help available to pay for accessibility improvements at home
• Disaster Recovery Centers in 7 communities
• FEMA assistance for individuals includes 10 counties
• SNAP benefit replacement deadline extended to Aug. 18
• Help available to pay for accessibility improvements at home
• Disaster Recovery Centers in 7 communities
ADA celebrations: bigger in Texas.
Last weekend, there were many events across Texas to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We were thrilled to participate in some of these events that celebrated the ADA and brought the community together.
Last weekend, there were many events across Texas to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We were thrilled to participate in some of these events that celebrated the ADA and brought the community together.
July 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
ADA celebrations: bigger in Texas.
Last weekend, there were many events across Texas to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We were thrilled to participate in some of these events that celebrated the ADA and brought the community together.
Last weekend, there were many events across Texas to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We were thrilled to participate in some of these events that celebrated the ADA and brought the community together.