In a federal lawsuit filed in Austin, three voters, the National Federation of the Blind of Texas, and the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities argue that Texas’ mail-in ballot system discriminates… Continue reading “Blind Voters, Disability Rights Groups Sue Texas Over Inaccessible Mail-in Ballot System”
A group of advocates for Texans with disabilities sued the state of Texas on Friday claiming its mail ballot system kept people with disabilities from participating in mail voting. The… Continue reading “Disabilities Advocates: Texas Mail Ballot System Disenfranchises People With Disabilities”
“Amid the fallout from the death of George Floyd, the San Antonio Independent School District has rejected calls to disband its police department, but some trustees are pushing for a… Continue reading “Rejecting Call to Disband San Antonio ISD Police, Trustees Plan to Examine Discipline Policies”
“Even before George Floyd died after being handcuffed and restrained by Minneapolis police, advocates were trying to reduce the police presence in Houston schools. Now Floyd’s death magnifies the danger… Continue reading “Advocates Urge Houston ISD To Disband School Police Force”
More than 100 people at the Denton State Supported Living Center — one of the largest facilities for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the state of Texas —… Continue reading “Families of the Disabled Worry About Loved Ones in State-Run Homes During COVID-19”
Juvenile justice advocates are asking school districts in greater Houston to give students in alternative schools a fresh start, so that the COVID-19 crisis doesn’t prolong their punishments into the… Continue reading “Advocates: Houston-Area Students In Alternative Schools Need ‘Fresh Start’ After COVID”
State health officials confirmed 14 group homes in Texas have had cases of COVID-19. Though the virus has hit just a fraction of the state’s 2,936 group homes, it is… Continue reading “Group home operators struggle with virus as 14 locations confirm cases”
“Evaluating whether a student needs to be in special education or needs a change in services can take weeks if not months; in the meantime, students aren’t learning. School district… Continue reading “Special education students fall behind as Texas schools scramble to adapt”
“As nursing homes continue to emerge as hotbeds for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, officials and family members of residents at the state’s supported living centers are… Continue reading “State-run homes for Texans with developmental disabilities aren’t ready for coronavirus outbreaks, some workers warn”
Those who are interested and qualify can call 800-504-7030 toll-free for help wherever they live in the state. The coronavirus pandemic has caused a cascade of issues beyond the disease… Continue reading “Legal troubles caused by COVID-19? These Texas lawyers are offering free help”