The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with disabilities provide the resource for dealing the Winter weather we are now experiencing in Texas. We are hoping to educate communities about preventive steps in advance of winter weather. Some Texans with disabilities…
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Emergency 2.0 Wiki Accessibility Toolkit
Emergency 2.0 Wiki Accessibility Toolkit Emergency Managers are often asked about their social media….is it accessible? For many people, the word “accessible” means “available,” but for the disability community it means can I have equal access to the information that…
Wireless RERC’s Survey on Emergency Communications
Wireless RERC’s Survey on Emergency Communications The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Wireless Technologies (Wireless RERC) is funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) of the U.S. Department of Education. Our mission is to research, evaluate…
CRPD: Serious Action on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
CRPD: Serious Action on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2012 CELEBRATE THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BY MAKING A CALL TO THE SENATE FOR THE CRPD! COUNTER THE LIES (FORWARD THIS MESSAGE VIA…
Message from the Center for Disability Rights: It’s time to VOTE!
Message from the Center for Disability Rights: It’s time to VOTE! The Center for Disability Rights works all year long to support seniors and people with disabilities living in the community. As Election Day arrives, we think it’s important for…
Texas State Senate District 10 Outreach
Texas State Senate District 10 Outreach Hi Friends, This Summer I experienced a unique opportunity as an outreach coordinator focusing on the disabilities community for Texas State Senator Wendy Davis’ office. I spoke with disabled veterans, persons who are deaf,…