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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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 · 29/09/2025

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 · 26/09/2025

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

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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. disabilityrightstx.org/en/2025/09/0...

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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 · 24/09/2025

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 · 23/09/2025

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 disabilityrightstx.org/en/video/202...

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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 · 22/09/2025

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 · 22/09/2025

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

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

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.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

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.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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 · 01/09/2025

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.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Make sure you ace back to school. There are a bunch of new laws in Texas that could impact students with disabilities. Our 2025 Back to School webinar will cover the new laws so you can have a strong start to the school year. Register now: www.drtx.org/BTS-Webinar

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

If you were impacted by the Hill Country floods, help is available, but some deadlines are coming up: • SNAP food replacement: 8/25 • FEMA disaster assistance: 9/4 • TWC Disaster Unemployment Assistance: 9/4 • SBA disaster loans for physical damage: 9/4 disabilityrightstx.org/en/disaster-...

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Disaster Resources: Texas Hill Country Flooding Event

This webpage has information and resources you can use to recover from the flooding event the Texas Hill Country experienced on July 4, 2025. Please bookmark this webpage so you... Continue reading…

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Back to school in Texas: what you need to know The Texas Legislature recently passed new laws that could impact students with disabilities. Some of the laws address things like Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), school discipline, and school safety. Learn more: www.drtx.org/BackToSchool

A group of elementary school students wearing backpacks and running in the school hallway. Back to school. ESAs, school discipline, school safety.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

The Making Connections Pediatric Brain Injury Conference connects families and provides resources. This year's conference will be held in Austin on October 24 & 25. Travel scholarships are available. Peter Hofer, a senior litigation attorney at DRTx, will speak about Medicaid fair hearings.

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Making Connections Pediatric Brain Injury Conference

Join us for our Pediatric Brain Injury Conference to gain valuable insights into brain injury recovery and find support from a community that understands your journey.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Making sure you know your rights. At the recent Abilities Expo in Houston, we were able to connect with many of the attendees and educate them about disability rights. #DisabilityRights

Three DRTx staff members and one attendee at the Abilities Expo.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

In August, we'll be sharing information about disability rights during these events: • Aug. 1-3: Abilities Expo (Houston) • Aug. 13: Disability Rights in TX (San Marcos) • Aug. 13: Predatory Lending in Housing Webinar • Aug. 16: IDD Resource and Disaster Prep Event (Houston) www.drtx.org/Events

A woman wearing a DRTx shirt standing in front of a resource table. August event calendar.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Thank you to all of the amazing interns who spent their summer with DRTx! Learn more about them at: www.drtx.org/Interns

A photo collage of DRTx's nine summer interns

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Our Hill Country Flood Resources page has been updated to include the following: • FEMA assistance for individuals includes 10 counties • SNAP benefit replacement deadline extended to Aug. 18 • Help available to pay for accessibility improvements at home • Disaster Recovery Centers in 7 communities

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

ADA celebrations: bigger in Texas. Last weekend, there were many events across Texas to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We were thrilled to participate in some of these events that celebrated the ADA and brought the community together.

Two women standing side by side at the ADA event in Houston.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Share your comments about the rights of Texans with disabilities. The DRTx board of directors will hold its quarterly meeting virtually on Saturday, August 9. You can provide public comment to the board virtually during the meeting or in writing ahead of time. More: www.drtx.org/PublicComment

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

At this weekend's free Abilities Expo in Houston, people with disabilities can: • Check out new products and tech • Play adaptive sports • Climb an all-inclusive climbing wall • Meet a service dog We’ll be at the Abilities Expo and we hope to see you there. Learn more: abilities.com/houston

Mom and dad are interacting with their happy teen in a wheelchair at Abilities Expo. Dad leans in, while Mom stands nearby smiling. Abilities expo, Houston, August 1-3, 2025, NRG Center, Hall E.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

"Civil rights aren't given. You have to fight to get them, and then you have to fight to keep them." - Anita Cameron, disability advocate who pushed for the passage of the ADA #ADA35 #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #EqualAccessForAll

After the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990, it didn’t mean everything in the U.S. was magically accessible.

It takes the enduring commitment of disability rights activists and watchdog groups like DRTx to ensure the ADA and other laws are upheld.

It takes ALL of us to make sure people with disabilities are treated humanely and fairly and included in every part of American life.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Abilities Expo coming to Houston! We’re excited to be exhibiting at the Abilities Expo in Houston on August 1-3. The free event will be held at NRG Center. Learn more and register: abilities.com/houston

A man and a woman on an adaptive tandem bike. Abilities expo. Houston August 1 to 3, 2025, NRG Center, Hall E.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Our Hill Country Flood Resources page has been updated to include the following information: • Financial assistance from the Red Cross • Replacing durable medical equipment (DME) or assistive technology (AT) • New Disaster Recovery Center in San Angelo Learn more: www.drtx.org/HillCountryFlood

A road covered with debris and washed out by a river. Hill Country floods help. Financial assistance, replacing DME and AT, new recovery center.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Buying a house? Don't get ripped off by a lender. Attend a Predatory Lending Webinar to learn how to spot predatory lending practices so you can avoid getting taken advantage of. • July 16, noon CT: www.drtx.org/PredatoryLendingWebinar1 • July 17, 6 p.m. CT: www.drtx.org/PredatoryLendingWebinar2

A person holding a mini house in one hand and reaching out with a key with the other hand. DRTx presents predatory lending webinars.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Steven and Maia are in the house! Well, actually, they WERE in the house at KOOP radio earlier this week to talk about all things special education at the recent Texas legislative session. To hear what they had to say, visit KOOP.org and look for the July 7th episode of the Art Spark Radio Hour.

Steven and Maia from the DRTx staff wearing headphones getting ready to go on the air at KOOP radio.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Our Hill Country Floods Resource page has been updated to include the following information: • SNAP recipients can get food replaced • Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available • Get help at the Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville Learn more: www.drtx.org/HillCountryFlood

A road covered with debris and washed out by a river. Hill Country floods help. SNAP, unemployment, and recovery center.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Which color are you? Happy Disability Pride Month! Do you know what the colors in the Disability Pride flag represent? • Red: physical disabilities • Gold: neurodiversity • White: invisible and undiagnosed disabilities • Blue: emotional and psychiatric disabilities • Green: sensory disabilities

The Disability Pride flag, which has a black background and five colored stripes across it. The stripes are red, gold, white, blue, and green.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Sharing disability rights info far and wide. DRTx conducts webinars and participates in local events so we can bring disability rights information to you. In July, we're conducting webinars and we'll be at events in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. See our event calendar: www.drtx.org/Events

A DRTx staff member sitting at the DRTx table at a resource fair. July event calendar.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Please note that our offices will be closed July 3 & 4 in observation of Independence Day. Our offices will reopen on Monday, July 7.

A blue cowboy hat with red and white stripes and white stars. Happy independence day.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Just one more day to honor our Capitol Crawl heroes and the disability rights movement in our country. Tomorrow, July 1, is the absolute last day you can buy our limited-edition Capitol Crawl t-shirt. Buy yours and pick up a few more for your friends and family at: www.DRTx.org/CapitolCrawl

A model wearing a t-shirt with a photo of the capitol crawl. Wear the history.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

You asked how you could help. Here’s how. With threats of funding cuts, we need this year’s t-shirt fundraiser to break records. Buy our Capitol Crawl shirt in celebration of the ADA 35th anniversary and help us continue to advance disability rights. And please share this post to spread the word!

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Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the ADA, Supporting Disability Rights Texas

This year our country proudly celebrates the 35th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) What you may not know is that a few months prior to the ADA signing ceremony…

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

"Disability is so often the root of innovation." When you create products with accessibility in mind, you create products that work better for everyone — not just people with disabilities. For example, who wouldn't rather roll their luggage instead of carrying a suitcase? youtu.be/0ud1mN6JjrU?...

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How one carrot peeler revolutionized design

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

How will ESAs impact your child? Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, Texas will have an Education Savings Account (ESA) program that provides money for students to attend private schools instead of public schools. Learn what you need to know: www.DRTx.org/ESAs

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

An important moment in time. Part of a movement that is still critical today. The Capitol Crawl in March of 1990 was the tipping point to finally getting the ADA passed. We’re commemorating that day and the ADA 35th anniversary with our Capitol Crawl t-shirt. Get yours: www.drtx.org/CapitolCrawl

A model wearing a t-shirt with a photo of the capitol crawl. Celebrate the ADA in style.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Our clients have waited FIFTEEN years for this ruling. But finally - justice.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Celebrate the ADA 35th anniversary by getting our limited-edition Capitol Crawl t-shirt! It’s only available for a short time – until July 1. Get yours today: www.drtx.org/CapitolCrawl (Our thanks to photographer Tom Olin for permission to use his image.) #ADA35 #CapitolCrawl #DisabilityRights

Model wearing a t-shirt with a photo of the Capitol Crawl. Text on the shirt reads Capitol Crawl, March 12, 1990, a movement not a moment.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Please note that our offices will be closed today, Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen on Friday, June 20.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Unlock your self-advocacy superpower. Summer means movies about superheroes using their superpowers to make the world better. But do you have any superpowers? You do — you have the superpower of self-advocacy. Tap into it: www.drtx.org/Superpower #SelfAdvocacy #Superpower #DisabilityRights

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

They crawled. And they changed history. Purchase our limited-edition Capitol Crawl t-shirt so you can honor those who crawled up the Capitol steps 35 years ago making a bold statement that pushed Congress to pass the ADA. Order yours by July 1: www.customink.com/fundraising/...

Models wearing the Capitol Crawl: A Movement Not a Moment t-shirt.

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Get ready for the next school year...now. During a webinar tomorrow, DRTx's Steven Aleman will cover the special education issues that were addressed during the recent Texas legislative session. Attend the webinar so you know what to expect for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Statewide Webinar – Review of Special Education Issues Before the 89th Texas Legislature

June 17, 2025 | 12:15 p.m. CT The 89th Texas Legislature began in January 2025 and ran until June 2025. State lawmakers considered several topics that are important to students with disabilities. T…

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Disability Rights Texas @disabilityrightstx.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Comment on the rights of people with mental illness. Our PAIMI Advisory Council focuses on the rights of people with mental illness. The council is accepting public comments for its virtual meeting on June 28. Sign-up by June 25: www.drtx.org/PAIMI-Comment #MentalIllness #DisabilityRights

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