Advocates Rally Against Removal of Disability Rights at Capitol

Texas v. Becerra would remove rights under Section 504

"...On Tuesday, a coalition of disability rights activists gathered outside the Texas State Capitol, braving..."

March 5, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Elderly Deaf Woman’s Lawsuit Over Jailer Breaking Her Wrist Moves Forward

Officers allegedly broke Karen McGee’s wrist after her arrest in 2022

"...excessive force against her, a violation of her civil rights, and didn’t communicate with her effectively, a violation of..."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Luv Doc: Fucking Trump Voters

That is a crime against humanity, so stop it

"...is 1) racist, 2) sexist, 3) has an intellectual disability, or 4) all of the preceding. Yes, I’m looking..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...La Peña in collaboration with the South Texas Human Rights Center, and MAS Cultura to create altares inspired by..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Common Law

Renting and emotional support animals?

"...trained or equipped to help a person with a disability and is used by the person. Service dogs are..."

April 5, 2024 Column by Luke Ellis

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability. OK, how about they join forces for more beauty?..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

999 Eyes Freakshow & Surreal Sideshow Invites You to Step Inside an American Tradition

The beauty of the bizarre

"...enter a tent and gawk at someone with a disability. Many performers were exploited, but for others it was..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Can Federal Funds Clear Up Local Water Problems?

Water quality is worst in marginalized communities

"...request from Austin Water; but SouthWest Water holds exclusive rights to service Austin's Colony under the Texas Water Code...."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Feds Say Pflugerville ISD Failed to Investigate Rape of a Student at School

Pflugerville ISD disagrees with the Department of Education

"...years, the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights has been investigating Pflugerville ISD for its handling of..."

Aug. 22, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Caucus also filed over 100 bills to protect equal rights and combat hateful legislation...."

March 10, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...What Is Ineffectual Staffing? Advocacy nonprofit Disability Rights Texas is requesting the Texas Education Agency to..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature

General Election Info for Travis County

Early voting runs Oct. 24-Nov. 4

"...Disability Rights Texas, 2222 W. Braker..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature

Students With Disabilities Get a Chance to Work for the City

The city of Austin and Austin ISD partner to employ hundreds of students with disabilities across four city departments this fall

"...education evaluation backlogs, which led to a lawsuit from Disability Rights Texas, and an open records request from the..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

City Acknowledges Its Debt to Sexual Assault Survivors

Seen and heard

"...so mishandled survivors' cases as to violate their constitutional rights, has led to policy and practice changes within the..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

AISD Special Education Lawsuit Moves Forward

Federal district judge denies Austin ISD's motion to dismiss suit

"...timely manner. The case was filed in April by Disability Rights Texas, the state's federally recognized advocacy agency for..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Qmmunity: Austin Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Intersex Rights

Plus, don't miss this week's queer Halloween parties

"...annually on Oct. 26, IAD recognizes the voices and rights of intersex folks, encouraging all of us to take..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

What You Need and Where to Early Vote in the Nov. 2 Elections

Early Voting Oct. 18-29

"...Disability Rights Texas, 2222 W. Braker..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature

Has AISD Cleared Its Special Education Backlog, or Not?

After July 1 deadline, 77 evaluations still to be completed

"...catch-up," Dustin Rynders, the supervising attorney for education at Disability Rights Texas, told us. "I still think we're seeing..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Has AISD Cleared its Special Education Backlog, or Not?

After July 1 deadline, 77 evaluations still not complete

"...catch-up,” Dustin Rynders, the supervising attorney for education at Disability Rights Texas (DRTX), told the Chronicle. “I still think..."

July 7, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Beto's On His Way: "We've Got To Show Up, And That Means Coming to the Capitol on Sunday"

Weekend rally wraps up "Texas Drive for Democracy" tour

"...for Democracy" campaign tour, holding town halls about voting rights. He has a few more stops in deep East..."

June 18, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

For Black Families, AISD's Special Ed Chaos Is Not New

Special, yet unequal

"...staffing shortage, a leadership transition, and a lawsuit from Disability Rights Texas about delays in thousands of student evaluations,..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Under Fire, AISD Launches Plan to Fix Special Ed

District lays off evaluators, asks them to reapply

"...that's grown even after the district was sued by Disability Rights Texas, which wants AISD to both hire needed..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Lawsuit Filed to Force AISD to End Chronic Special Ed Delays

No more time to wait

"...Advocacy group Disability Rights Texas has filed a lawsuit in federal court..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Protesters Allege Austin Police Dumped Quadruple Amputee Activist Whitney Mitchell Out of Her Wheelchair

Fiancée of Garrett Foster was attending police brutality protest

"...to anybody who’s been trained in any sort of disability rights – you treat a person’s wheelchair as if..."

April 2, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Lege Ticker: From Voter Suppression to Salamanders

GOP bills spell trouble for voting rights, Barton Springs

"...expanding the role of poll watchers, requiring proof of disability for residents seeking to vote by mail, limiting voting..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...evaluation system. Filed on behalf of five AISD students, Disability Rights Texas' lawsuit alleges that the district has failed..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature

AISD’s Special Education System Struggles to Keep Up

School system tries to keep up with its workload and comply with legal mandates

"...after a lawsuit was filed by the advocacy group Disability Rights Texas...."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Death Watch: Challenges, Disabilities Not Enough (So Far) To Avert Execution

Busby set to die Feb. 10 for 2004 murder in Fort Worth

"...U.S. Supreme Court has determined the threshold of “intellectual disability” to be a score of 70, plus or minus..."

Feb. 2, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Women's Health Advocates Brace for "Perfect Storm" at Texas Legislature

Republican lawmakers racing to further restrict abortion access

"...be more of a fight this session over reproductive rights than we ever anticipated, and we're very concerned about..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Quiet on Death Row

Pandemic halts the sputtering execution machine

"...rubber-stamping prosecutions and sentences and ignoring the needs and rights of mentally ill inmates like Mays. But progress is..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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