Disability Rights Texas

Opportunity for public comment! Some people with disabilities are legally paid subminimum wage under a federal law passed in 1938. But a new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) would stop the practice that sometimes amounts to pennies per hour. Learn more about what disability advocates have to say about the practice: https://lnkd.in/gsDMBUct To provide your comments on this proposed new rule, visit https://lnkd.in/gNwGDX4y. The deadline to comment is January 17, 2025. You can also mail comments to: Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-3502, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210.

Driving towards independence. A webinar next week will cover how to manage your own transportation so you can live more independently. You'll learn about vehicle modifications, adaptive driving aids, and adaptive driving strategies. Date & time: Thursday, January 9 at 10 a.m. Central Time Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/g2rDUyWT #Accessibility #Driving #DisabilityRights

Happy January and New Year! It’s time to celebrate all those incredible people born this month. You share a birthday month with notable people like Joan of Arc, Stephen Hawking, and Bessie Coleman. Wishing you a wonderful month of celebrating a fantastic year ahead!

As we welcome a new year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our clients, supporters, and community partners. At Disability Rights Texas, we are proud to stand alongside you, fighting for justice, inclusion, and equality for people with disabilities across Texas. Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2025! #HappyNewYear #2025

3, 2, 1...the countdown to New Year's is on! Why not sprinkle a little extra kindness into 2025 by making a year-end donation to Disability Rights Texas? Your support helps Texans with disabilities have access to vital things like healthcare, homes, jobs, education and more. And if you give $125 or more by the stroke of midnight on Dec. 31, you’ll get one of our exclusive "I'm a Champion for Inclusion" shirts! Give today at: https://lnkd.in/gZp5-3fR

We wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season. Even though our offices are closed until January 2, you can still visit our website anytime to learn about your rights and to access our self-advocacy resources. We won't be responding to private messages or comments we receive via social media while our offices are closed. Visit our website: www.DRTx.org

Good news for travelers with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Transportation issued new protections that will ensure people with disabilities can fly safely and with dignity.

Are you organized, detail oriented, and ready to make an impact? The Administrative and Operations Assistant will: - Support daily operations and assist the Operations Manager - Provide high-level administrative support - Coordinate quarterly meetings for our advisory council on mental illness - Collaborate with executive leadership and key staff on special projects Learn more and apply at www.DRTx.org/Careers #NowHiring #JobOpportunity

How will their story end? Colton and Tyler, two young men with autism, were chasing their dream jobs in tech. Out of nowhere, their job skills training program ended, leaving Colton and Tyler with an uncertain future. Then we stepped in. To learn what happened next, see our December newsletter: www.drtx.org/Story

Don’t let winter sneak up on you. If there’s a winter weather emergency, you could be stuck at home for a few days, left to fend for yourself with only what you have. Use our new Winter Emergency Supplies Checklist so you're better prepared for whatever winter throws at you. See the checklist: https://lnkd.in/g-m4pEer #WinterPrep #DisasterResilience #DisabilityRights #Texas