2026 Disaster Resilience Survey
If you live in Texas, you know that a disaster can strike at any moment – it’s a question of when, not if. Because disasters and emergencies are a constant… Continue reading “2026 Disaster Resilience Survey”
Staff Blog
Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
Navigating the world of school discipline
If your child is disciplined at school, you may have a lot of questions. You might wonder: What’s the process? What’s the school supposed to do? When will my child… Continue reading “Navigating the world of school discipline”
Exercise your right to vote
Election Day is March 3. Every election, we’re told that “This is the most important election in history,” and every election, this seems true. This election – a primary for… Continue reading “Exercise your right to vote”
Let’s hit the reset button
One of the words we heard a lot last year was uncertainty. The idea of things being in flux and unsettled permeated nearly every aspect of our lives. In some… Continue reading “Let’s hit the reset button”
Protecting students with classroom cameras
Every child deserves safety, dignity, and protection—and cameras in the classroom can help make that possible. Video cameras can be placed in certain self-contained special education classrooms to protect students… Continue reading “Protecting students with classroom cameras”
Learn About Your Housing Rights
Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in housing because of a person’s disability. These laws apply to rental, sales, advertising, and mortgage lending practices. It can be helpful to be… Continue reading “Learn About Your Housing Rights”
According to survey, Texans with disabilities are not prepared for disasters
Earlier this year, the Disaster Resilience Survey of Texans with Disabilities was conducted. Similar to previous years, most survey respondents indicated that they are not prepared for the disasters and… Continue reading “According to survey, Texans with disabilities are not prepared for disasters”
Building a Way Forward
We’re not giving up. We can’t. We’ve come too far in the fight for disability rights to stop now. Even though the world around us is tearing so many things down, we believe with people… Continue reading “Building a Way Forward”
Election Day 2025: what you need to know
Tuesday, November 4, is Election Day. This is your opportunity to vote for the people and issues you support. Read the information below to make sure you’re ready to vote… Continue reading “Election Day 2025: what you need to know”
Don’t Let Housing Discrimination Happen to You
Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in housing because of a person’s disability. These laws apply to rental, sales, advertising, and mortgage lending practices. But there could be a time… Continue reading “Don’t Let Housing Discrimination Happen to You”