Below are links to past newsletters from Disability Rights Texas. Subscribe to our mailing list.
2026
- January 16, 2026: Let’s hit the reset button
2025
- December 17, 2025: Big wins. Hard fights.
- November 14, 2025: When it’s hard to keep going
- October 14, 2025: Taking charge of your career
- September 17, 2025: Are you ready?
- August 15, 2025: Starting off strong
- July 18, 2025: 90’s trivia and why we care about it
- June 12, 2025: Unlock your self-advocacy superpower
- May 13, 2025: A better world for older adults
- April 15, 2025: 4 things you may not know about autism
- March 17, 2025: More that just a month
- February 11, 2025: Texas Legislature
- January 7, 2025: Winter is…here
2024
- December 17, 2024: They have autism and aspirations
- November 11, 2024: Serving those who have served
- October 15, 2024: Skills to pay the bills
- September 19, 2024: Jumpstart your disaster preparedness in September
- August 16, 2024: Annual Back to School Newsletter
- July 16, 2024: July is Disability Pride Month
- June 17, 2024: Be Ready for Severe Summer Weather
- May 17, 2024: Mental health disability? Know your rights.
- April 16, 2024: Fair Housing for All
- March 14, 2024: A world of opportunities for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
- February 21, 2024: Special email about Spring Primary Election
- February 15, 2024: Reflections from DRTx staff on Black History Month
- January 11, 2024: Texas winter weather alert
2023
- December 19, 2023: Disability rights under attack in 2023
- November 17, 2023: This month, it’s about you
- October 19, 2023: Let’s move from awareness to action
- September 15, 2023: It’s not a matter of if, but when
- August 11, 2023: New School Rules
- July 14, 2023: Fall in line with online accessibility
- June 16, 2023: A Game-Changer for the Disability Community
- May 18, 2023: Changing How We Think About Mental Health in America
- May 10, 2023: Will the end of the Public Health Emergency impact you?
- April 14, 2023: The Power of Words
- March 10, 2023: Let’s do more than just talk about it – Going “Beyond the Conversation” for DD Awareness Month
- February 15, 2023: Resisting Oppression – Black History Month
- January 12, 2023: Start a New Year’s REVolution
2022
- December 20, 2022: Wrapping up 2022: A holiday letter from the DRTx family
- November 3, 2022: Election Day is Almost here
- October 20, 2022: Early Voting Special
- October 14, 2022: Get a Job and Keep It
- September 15, 2022: 4 Million Texans You Should be Aware of.
- August 17, 2022: Back to School Special Edition
- July 22, 2022: 32 and more work to do
- June 17, 2022: Don’t get caught off guard when the next storm hits
- June 10, 2022: Special Newsletter: Beat the heat with these summer activities
- May 20, 2022: We Advocate for People with Mental Illness
- April 18, 2022: We don’t talk about it – We need to talk about it
- March 23, 2022: Learn what you can do to build a community that includes
- February 18, 2022: Talk to Us
- January 18, 2022: Whatever the Weather
2021
- December 17, 2021: Embracing for Impact
- November 12, 2021: The All in Y’all
- October 21, 2021: A better kind of workplace – Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- September 30, 2021: All the things we do
- August 17, 2021: Back To School Special Edition
- July 26, 2021: ADA and Online Accessibility
- June 25, 2021: Helping You Get Your Vaccine
- May 19, 2021: Mental Health Awareness Month
- May 13, 2021: Voting Legislation Survey
- May 4, 2021: Lone Star Champions of Access
- April 20, 2021: When the Next Storm Hits: Being Ready when Disaster Strikes
- March 15, 2021: Exploring Your Options – Guardianship Alternatives
- February 24, 2021: Black Lives and Disability Rights
- February 19, 2021: Texas Winter Storm Recovery
- January 22, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
2020
- December 17, 2020: Stories That Help Us See the Good
- November 12, 2020: Thank you!
- October 14, 2020: Election Newsletter – Know your Voting Rights
- September 21, 2020: COVID 19 Newsletter – Know your Pandemic Rights
- September 14, 2020: Census Reminder
- August 26, 2020: Special Edition re: Hurricane Laura, Disaster Safety and Accessibility
- August 17, 2020: Back to School Newsletter including information about asking the ARD committee for adjustments in services because of remote learning, compensatory services for missed services and setbacks, and a list of useful resources from DRTx and other organizations to help you advocate for your student
- July 6, 2020: ADA 30th Anniversary Edition
- March 14, 2020: DRTx Continues Services During COVID-19 Outbreak
2019
- August 26, 2019: Back to School Special Edition including Your Child’s Right to a Special Education Evaluation; Accessible School Safety Plans; Ending Harmful Behavior Management Practices; Serving Students Who Are Deaf; New Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities
- July 16, 2019: National Disability Voter Registration Week; See the Person
- March 5, 2019: FYI on DD; New Website for the Win; Making Headlines
2018
- November 27, 2018: It’s Giving Tuesday; Week 3 Kindness Calendar
- November 19, 2018: It’s Giving Tuesday; Week 2 Kindness Calendar
- November 14, 2018: It’s Giving Tuesday; Week 1 Kindness Calendar
- November 14, 2018: Try a Little Kindness Free Calendar; Giving Tuesday Double Donations on Facebook
- August 9, 2018: Back School Edition including TEA Corrective Action Plan; Safety Plans and Students with Disabilities; Guardianship Alternatives for Transition Students; Special Education Rights Resources
- July 16, 2018: Protecting Immigrant Children; Voter Reg Heats Up; Because of the ADA
- April 3, 2018: A Closer Look At Discipline in Schools
- March 10, 2018: Take Our Survey; Helping Harvey Survivors; Side by Side Campaign
2017
- November 27, 2017: It’s Giving Tuesday!
- November 10, 2017: A Medicaid Fair Hearing Webinar
- September 1, 2017: Back to School Resources; New Special Ed Laws; Understanding RTI
- August 31, 2017: A Special Message Regarding Hurricane Harvey
- June 24, 2017: Translate This; Legal Heroes; Back on Track; Decide Guide
- April 3, 2017: Health Care; Saintly Fun; The First Three
- February 15, 2017: A Brief Website Survey
2016
- December 26, 2016: What A Year It’s Been
- November 4, 2016: DRTx Discusses the TEA’s Response to the Department of Education
- September 29, 2016: Bottom Dollars Film Screening
- September 23, 2016: Bottom Dollars Film Screening
- August 4, 2016: Workers Paid Pennies Per Hour
- May 25, 2016: Videos for Our Veterans
- March 23, 2016: Supported Decision Making; 16-Year Case Ends; Get Social; More Than 100K Served
2015
- August 27, 2015: The Help America Vote Act
- August 19, 2015: Parent Advocate Boot Camp; New School Rules; Self-Advocacy Resources
- July 27, 2015: ADA 25 Special Edition: What’s Ahead; Take the Quiz; The Role of Texans
- April 14, 2015: Fighting for Kids’ Rights; What Kids with Autism Wish You Knew; Make Mom Smile
- February 17, 2015: It’s a really BIG birthday for the ADA. And YOU are invited to the party!
2014
- December 26, 2014: Help Us Help More
- December 1, 2014: It’s Giving Tuesday!
- November 19, 2014: Teen in Wheelchair Stands, Dances; A Vet and His Dog Get Justice; A Voice After 25 Years
- October 8, 2014: Special Event Invitation to Women’s VetConnect
- August 26, 2014: STAAR Tests Get Overhaul; Diploma Requirements Change; New Transition Guide
- July 8, 2014: The Rights Times – DRTx Summer 2014 Newsletter
- March 6, 2014: The Rights Times – DRTx Spring 2014 Newsletter
- January 15, 2014: You’re Invited to Our Brown Bag Public Forum in Midland