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09/05/2026

On this Labor Day weekend, let’s think about interdependence instead of independence for our loved ones with disabilities. We all need a little help some days. Thanks Eric Goll for this reminder.

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09/01/2026

Share your thoughts on disability issues/advocacy.

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Help us build better disability advocacy in Texas! People with disabilities, parents, and families- go here to take our survey: https://raisingtexasvoices.org

08/21/2026

Thank you to Senator Molly Cook for standing up for Houston ISD students with disabilities.

08/15/2026

08/12/2026

Disability Rights Texas has updated the IDEA Manual - download your copy today!

The IDEA Manual will help you plan an educational program that will lead to an independent and productive life for your child and yourself.

07/22/2026

Did you receive a voucher (Tx Freedom Account) for your child with disabilities?
850K kids receiving sped services - less than 25 receive $16-30K….

The Texas Education Freedom Account directors warned parents that most would not receive the maximum voucher amount, but many families still hoped for more to pay for costly private schools.

06/26/2026

Ah yes Transition planning and those 18-21 programs that only want to prepare people for “work”. Prepare kids for meaningful life for them.

06/25/2026

Use the links below to find your congress members or call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121.

Find your senator:https://www.senate.gov/general/resources/pdf/senators_phone_list.pdf
Find your representative: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

📲 Call your congress members TODAY and ask them to advocate for the protection of special education and opportunities for students with disabilities!

Today, PACER Center is joining other disability advocacy groups across the country in a National Call-In Day to urge lawmakers to oppose the U.S. Department of Education’s recent transfer of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the move of the Office for Civil Rights to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Call your senators and representatives and ask them to urge the U.S. Department of Education to reverse this decision to transfer critical functions to other agencies. Use the links below to find your congress members or call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121.

Find your senator:https://www.senate.gov/general/resources/pdf/senators_phone_list.pdf
Find your representative: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

06/24/2026

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