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Disability Rights Texas

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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

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 20d

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

A DRTx staff person standing behind a table full of DRTx resources. October event calendar.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 23d

#FairHousing #DisabilityRights

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 23d

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)

Rows of small model houses that are mostly black or grey and a couple yellow houses are sprinkled in. DRTx presents fair housing webinar.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 26d

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

A red, white and blue button that says your vote counts.

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 27d

The webinar will include panelists from Disability Rights Texas, Lone Star Legal Aid, Texas Appleseed, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid.

#DisasterResilience #NationalPreparednessMonth #DisabilityRights

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 27d

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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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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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 28d

#CapitolCrawl #DisabilityRights

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 28d

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/

Look good. Do good. A t-shirt with a photo of the Capitol Crawl.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 29d

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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2025 Back to School Webinar

Watch the recording to learn how new laws could affect students with disabilities.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 22

A panel will include experts from Disability Rights Texas, Lone Star Legal Aid, Texas Appleseed, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid.

#DisasterResilience #FEMA #SBA #Texas #NationalPreparednessMonth

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 22

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

A woman shrugging her shoulders with the words Fema, SBA, SNAP, and DUA floating above her. Webinar navigating disaster resources.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 22

#MentalIllness #DisabilityRights

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 22

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

An illustration of a man on his laptop participating in a virtual meeting.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

A woman participating in a virtual meeting on her laptop at home.

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 9

#DisabilityRights #Texas

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

At an outdoor resource fair, an attendee visits the DRTX resource table. September event calendar.

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 8

#School #Disability #Texas

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

A teacher stands at the front of a classroom. This Wednesday back to school webinar.

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 5

#DisasterResilience #DisabilityRights

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 5

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.

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

A person holding a model home in one hand and handing out a key with the other. Featured resource: know your fair housing rights

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 3

#HillCountry #FEMA #Disaster #Flood

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

Part of a road washed away from a flooded river. FEMA deadline extended to September 28 for Hill Country floods.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Sep 1

The DRTx offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2.

An illustration of the inside of a warehouse where a man in a wheelchair wearing a hardhat is holding a box. Happy labor day.

Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · Aug 27

#SpecialEducation #DisabilityRights #Texas