Fox 26 TV Houston: DRTx education advocacy attorney Shiloh Carter is representing a student with autism and epilepsy who says he was abused by teachers and students. “No one, whether… Continue reading “DRTx investigates Harris County Department of Education student abuse allegations”
Letter to the Editor of the Dallas Morning News from DRTx Senior Attorney Peter Hofer: “By directly representing children who challenge arbitrary denials of their medically necessary care, we see… Continue reading “Stop Managed Care Damage”
Fox 26 News Houston: It’s a number almost as staggering as the 33 trillion gallons of water Hurricane Harvey dumped from sky – that is, nearly half of those who’ve… Continue reading “Hurricane Harvey Claims Rejected by FEMA, DRTx Can Help with Appeal”
Valley Morning Star: A federal investigation found the state failed to educate thousands of students by not identifying disabilities. A 42-page draft plan suggests ways to improve the identification process… Continue reading “A comprehensive special education strategy for Texas”
Houston Chronicle: Steven Aleman, a policy specialist with Disability Rights Texas, said the funding for the corrective action plan is “only a down payment” for meeting the needs of special… Continue reading “In plan to fix special education, Texas Education Agency will spend $212 million”
Texas Standard Radio: Steven Aleman, a policy specialist with advocacy group Disability Rights Texas, says he appreciates the agency’s efforts to engage parents and educators to review the first draft… Continue reading “Here’s What Advocates Think of Texas’ Plan to Improve Special Education”
Steve Aleman of Disability Rights Texas joins the In Focus set with Lorene Dillard, a parent and advocate for special needs children. They discuss how the special education system failed… Continue reading “Why Texas’ special education system needs fixing”