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
Disability Rights Texas
Legal Services
Austin, TX 3,350 followers
Creating an accessible and inclusive Texas where people with disabilities can thrive in local communities.
About us
Disability Rights Texas (formerly named Advocacy, Inc.) is the federally designated legal protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities in Texas. Our mission is to help people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law, ensuring their full and equal participation in society. Our headquarters are in Austin, and we have regional offices throughout the state. For our social community policy visit www.DRTx.org/SocialPolicy Follow us on social: Facebook: @DisabilityRightsTx Twitter: @DisRightsTx Instagram: @DisabilityRightsTex YouTube: @DisabilityRightsTx
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http://www.DRTx.org
External link for Disability Rights Texas
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1977
- Specialties
- Legal Services for Persons with Disabilities, Housing, Civil Rights, Transportation, Education, Persons with Disabilities, Employment, Education, Accessibility, Healthcare, Community Based Services, State Institutions, and State Hospitals
Locations
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Primary
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2222 West Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78758, US
Employees at Disability Rights Texas
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Carlton Whitmore
IT Manager | AWS and Azure Certified | AWS Community Builder
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Brian Hayes
HR Director for Disability Rights Texas, Assistant State Director for Administration for Texas SHRM, 2021 President of Austin SHRM, 2023 Lifetime…
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Kate Black
Attorney at Disability Rights Texas
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Kym Davis Rogers
Supervising Attorney, Institutional Rights and Civil Liberties Team, Disability Rights Texas
Updates
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Every airline passenger deserves safe and dignified travel when they fly. Today, we announce strengthened protections for passengers with disabilities and more rigorous standards for airlines when handling wheelchairs. https://lnkd.in/ePaeCRBF
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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
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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
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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
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We think you are a champion! Thanks so much to all of you for the different ways you support our work every day. We need your support now more than ever to ensure Texans with disabilities have access to healthcare, homes, jobs, education, and more. YOU can be a champion for inclusion by making a $10, $20, or $30 donation today at: https://lnkd.in/gZp5-3fR Plus, if you give or raise $125 or more before December 31, you’ll receive our exclusive “I’m a Champion for Inclusion” t-shirt as our thank you.
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