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If you are a person with a disability or know someone with a disability who needs help, call our statewide intake line. Hours are Mon-Wed and Fri 8a - 5p; Thurs 8a - 7p
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This handout provides information about possible agencies, complaint procedures and deadlines that often apply when a person with a disability has a complaint against a prison, jail or juvenile justice facility.
Download PDF: Disability Discrimination in Correctional Facilities (279KB)This resource informs Justices of the Peace in Texas about the court's legal obligation to provide certified sign language interpreters for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Download PDF: Ensuring Equal Access to Justice for Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (626KB)Guide to filing a complaint under the ADA.
Download PDF: How to File a Complaint Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (96KB)Information and Technical Assistance with the ADA
ADA Home PageInformation about preparing for an emergency from Disability.gov
Emergency PreparednessTexas Civil Rights Project information on filing a grievance in jail or prison
Filing a Grievance in a Texas Prison or JailU.S. Department of Justice information
Frequently Asked Questions about Filing an ADA Complaint with the U.S. Department of JusticeVideo-format tax tips from the Internal Revenue Service in American Sign Language
IRS Tax Tips Videos in ASLInformation provided by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
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