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
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/
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
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
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
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.
Share your comments about the rights of Texans with disabilities.
The DRTx board of directors will hold its quarterly meeting virtually on Saturday, August 9. You can provide public comment to the board virtually during the meeting or in writing ahead of time.
More: www.drtx.org/PublicComment
The DRTx board of directors will hold its quarterly meeting virtually on Saturday, August 9. You can provide public comment to the board virtually during the meeting or in writing ahead of time.
More: www.drtx.org/PublicComment
July 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Share your comments about the rights of Texans with disabilities.
The DRTx board of directors will hold its quarterly meeting virtually on Saturday, August 9. You can provide public comment to the board virtually during the meeting or in writing ahead of time.
More: www.drtx.org/PublicComment
The DRTx board of directors will hold its quarterly meeting virtually on Saturday, August 9. You can provide public comment to the board virtually during the meeting or in writing ahead of time.
More: www.drtx.org/PublicComment
At this weekend's free Abilities Expo in Houston, people with disabilities can:
• Check out new products and tech
• Play adaptive sports
• Climb an all-inclusive climbing wall
• Meet a service dog
We’ll be at the Abilities Expo and we hope to see you there.
Learn more: abilities.com/houston
• Check out new products and tech
• Play adaptive sports
• Climb an all-inclusive climbing wall
• Meet a service dog
We’ll be at the Abilities Expo and we hope to see you there.
Learn more: abilities.com/houston
July 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
At this weekend's free Abilities Expo in Houston, people with disabilities can:
• Check out new products and tech
• Play adaptive sports
• Climb an all-inclusive climbing wall
• Meet a service dog
We’ll be at the Abilities Expo and we hope to see you there.
Learn more: abilities.com/houston
• Check out new products and tech
• Play adaptive sports
• Climb an all-inclusive climbing wall
• Meet a service dog
We’ll be at the Abilities Expo and we hope to see you there.
Learn more: abilities.com/houston
"Civil rights aren't given. You have to fight to get them, and then you have to fight to keep them."
- Anita Cameron, disability advocate who pushed for the passage of the ADA
#ADA35 #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #EqualAccessForAll
- Anita Cameron, disability advocate who pushed for the passage of the ADA
#ADA35 #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #EqualAccessForAll
July 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"Civil rights aren't given. You have to fight to get them, and then you have to fight to keep them."
- Anita Cameron, disability advocate who pushed for the passage of the ADA
#ADA35 #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #EqualAccessForAll
- Anita Cameron, disability advocate who pushed for the passage of the ADA
#ADA35 #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #EqualAccessForAll
Abilities Expo coming to Houston!
We’re excited to be exhibiting at the Abilities Expo in Houston on August 1-3. The free event will be held at NRG Center.
Learn more and register: abilities.com/houston
We’re excited to be exhibiting at the Abilities Expo in Houston on August 1-3. The free event will be held at NRG Center.
Learn more and register: abilities.com/houston
July 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Abilities Expo coming to Houston!
We’re excited to be exhibiting at the Abilities Expo in Houston on August 1-3. The free event will be held at NRG Center.
Learn more and register: abilities.com/houston
We’re excited to be exhibiting at the Abilities Expo in Houston on August 1-3. The free event will be held at NRG Center.
Learn more and register: abilities.com/houston
Our Hill Country Flood Resources page has been updated to include the following information:
• Financial assistance from the Red Cross
• Replacing durable medical equipment (DME) or assistive technology (AT)
• New Disaster Recovery Center in San Angelo
Learn more: www.drtx.org/HillCountryFlood
• Financial assistance from the Red Cross
• Replacing durable medical equipment (DME) or assistive technology (AT)
• New Disaster Recovery Center in San Angelo
Learn more: www.drtx.org/HillCountryFlood
July 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Our Hill Country Flood Resources page has been updated to include the following information:
• Financial assistance from the Red Cross
• Replacing durable medical equipment (DME) or assistive technology (AT)
• New Disaster Recovery Center in San Angelo
Learn more: www.drtx.org/HillCountryFlood
• Financial assistance from the Red Cross
• Replacing durable medical equipment (DME) or assistive technology (AT)
• New Disaster Recovery Center in San Angelo
Learn more: www.drtx.org/HillCountryFlood