Because people with disabilities are at a greater risk for abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violation of legal and human rights, protection and advocacy organizations like Disability Rights Texas are needed. We help people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law, ensuring their full and equal participation in society.

How does Disability Rights Texas help?  Our attorneys and advocates work to impact the lives of Texans with disabilities in the following ways:



• Legal assistance: We provide direct legal assistance to people with disabilities whose rights are threatened or violated.
• Protect rights: We protect the rights of individuals and groups of people with disabilities through the courts and justice system.
• Educate policymakers: We educate and inform policymakers about issues that impact the rights and services for people with disabilities.
• Inform about rights: We inform people with disabilities and family members about their rights.
• Referrals: We make referrals to programs and services.

Our strategic priorities are limited to these disability civil rights issues: