Advancing the Rights of Texans with Disabilities

Disability Rights Texas recognizes the varied needs of people with disabilities in Texas. As such, the scope of our work includes the following service priorities:

• Accessibility
• Community Living
• Education
• Employment
• Health Care
• Housing
• Protection and Civil Rights
• Transportation
• Voting Rights

A comprehensive survey of our clients, staff, policymakers and people with disabilities in Texas has helped us identify these service priorities, which are re-established every four years and reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. Because we cannot respond to all protection and advocacy needs within the state, the priority setting process helps us determine which issues and groups have the greatest need — so that our limited resources can be put to the best use.

Official Priorities 2011-2014

In deciding whether we can represent you directly, we will consider:

• The merits of your case
• Other resources available to you
• Your ability to advocate for yourself
• Whether your problem falls within one of our priority areas
• Availability of resources within our organization
• The extent to which your case may benefit others with disabilities