“I’ll never forget the morning when my 6-year-old son stopped at the door, turned and looked at me, and said, “’Mom, why am I like this? I don’t want to… Continue reading “Mother Fights for Her Son to get Critical Education Services”
Youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system face hurdles in accessing education. Schools often refer to the system without identifying a student’s need for special education services or providing… Continue reading “Changing the Course of Young Lives Through Education”
For children born with disabilities, early intervention is critical to their future success in school and as an adult. In fact, state and federal law require Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)… Continue reading “DRTx Regains Critical Services for Young Girl”
Sgt. Derek Kolb has seen some dark days. After returning from serving in Iraq, he struggled to cope with life and was even homeless for a time. He eventually received… Continue reading “Vet Denied Housing Because of Service Dog”
Federal law requires that individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or related conditions must not be inappropriately placed in nursing homes for long-term care. These individuals have the right… Continue reading “Young man leaves nursing home after 13 years”
Tosha has a developmental disability, and up until she was in her 30s, she was gainfully employed, living as a contributing member of society with no need for guardianship. Many… Continue reading “Rights taken, rights restored”
When he was nine, Benjamin, who has cerebral palsy, outgrew his power chair, and was using a manual chair. His family had requested a standing wheelchair from Medicaid but was… Continue reading “Specialized wheelchair brings new independence”
Lillian Gallow is deaf and requires the use of ASL interpreters for effective communication. At an important hearing, Houston Housing Authority (HHA) failed to provide a qualified interpreter for her… Continue reading “Advocacy for one woman leads to system-wide change”
Adan Gallegos is a decorated veteran who served in the U.S. Army in Iraq. As a result of intense combat and exposure to an explosion, Gallegos returned home at the… Continue reading “DRTx defends rights of Iraqi War hero with service dog”
Gabby, a middle schooler who is hard of hearing was very alienated in the classroom and was struggling academically. Due to lack of access to the assistive technology that was… Continue reading “Mother says DRTx advocacy changed course of daughter’s life”