Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) offers its deepest condolences to everyone who was impacted by the mass shooting that occurred at Robb Elementary School yesterday. We mourn the loss of those who were senselessly killed, and our hearts go out to the students, school personnel, families, and other members of the Uvalde community. DRTx is the… Continue reading “DRTx Statement on Mass Shooting in Uvalde”
May is Mental Health Month, so we checked in with some members of the Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Advisory Council to see what issues were impacting Texans with mental illness. They said that the stigma associated with having a mental illness is still one of the… Continue reading “Stigma Is Still One of the Biggest Challenges”
May is Mental Health Month, a great time to raise awareness about mental illness and the importance of mental health. This is also a great time to raise awareness about how Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) protects the rights of people with mental illness and how you can get help or get involved. It’s Everywhere In… Continue reading “Advocating for People with Mental Illness: It’s What We Do”
March is Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month, a great time to focus on learning more about what you can do to create a community where people with DD are included in all aspects of life and are treated with dignity and respect. What is DD? A DD is a lifelong condition that shows up during… Continue reading “Creating a Community Where All Are Respected and Included”
In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri devastated many parts of Texas and severely impacted the lives of many people with disabilities. The winter storm ushered in extremely cold temperatures and a lot of snow, leaving many people stranded without access to power and water for days on end. Winter is here once again, and it… Continue reading “Winter Preparedness Tips for Texans with Disabilities”