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We are the protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities who live in Texas. We are working to create a fully accessible and inclusive state where people with disabilities live and thrive. www.DRTx.org
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
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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)
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
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The webinar will include panelists from Disability Rights Texas, Lone Star Legal Aid, Texas Appleseed, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid.
#DisasterResilience #NationalPreparednessMonth #DisabilityRights
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.
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#CapitolCrawl #DisabilityRights
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/
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.
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A panel will include experts from Disability Rights Texas, Lone Star Legal Aid, Texas Appleseed, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid.
#DisasterResilience #FEMA #SBA #Texas #NationalPreparednessMonth
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
#MentalIllness #DisabilityRights
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
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
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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
#School #Disability #Texas
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
#DisasterResilience #DisabilityRights
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.
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
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#HillCountry #FEMA #Disaster #Flood
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
The DRTx offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2.
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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
#HillCountry #SNAP #FEMA #Unemployment
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
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#SpecialEducation #Texas
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