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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

Tragic true-life drama attacks how the system fails military veterans

"...Veterans Affairs, whose bureaucratic practices have redirected a lifeline disability check to cover a debt and left him without..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Luv Doc: Lactometer

I like some milk that takes its time oozing out of the jug … like toothpaste … or soft serve … or that refrigerated premade cookie dough the lazy parents always get.

"...kudos to you, Ivan, for overcoming such a profound disability to pursue your true passion: milk density...."

Aug. 5, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Tango for Two in Cha Cha Real Smooth

Cooper Raiff and Dakota Johnson on age, romance and ghost directors

"...they read is the style guide on talking about disability issues. That's a different challenge, though, to write with..."

June 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: All Dolled Up

House of Lepore busts out of the dollhouse and onto the Cheer Ups stage

"...Disability Justice at the End of the World Hybrid talk/performance..."

April 15, 2022 Column by James Scott

SXSW Short and Sweet: "Act of God"

Austin-made short busts the disability drama tropes

"...it was Parker’s idea to make a short about disability and some of the things we’ve experienced while he..."

March 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Your Friend, Memphis

One man inspires a better view of differently abled people

"...child living – specifically – in Texas with a disability...."

March 12, 2022 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Death Watch: A Startling Last-Minute Claim of Innocence

New evidence emerges in case of man slated for March 8 execution

"...client is barred from execution on account of intellectual disability. But these claims will probably take a backseat to..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Acknowledges Its Debt to Sexual Assault Survivors

"...during settlement talks she had to continuously push for disability-related training modules to be added. "I admit my own..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Home invasion thriller smartly updates Wait Until Dark

"...film is that it really weaves the lead character’s disability into the script, in a way that arguably wasn’t..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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

Opinion: Surviving Whole in a Broken System

Caregiver violence is a form of abuse that affects thousands of Texans with disabilities. And yet, there is a constant need for more caregivers.

"...Lopez and Nancy Crowther serve on The SAFE Alliance’s Disability Services Program Advisory Council...."

Nov. 19, 2021 Column by Renee Lopez

Qmmunity: Austin Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Intersex Rights

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

"...Crip Conversations around intersex justice and disability justice. Thu., Oct. 28, 1:30-3pm. Online. fb.com/gscatut...."

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

Not Going Quietly

A suitably complicated study of the health care advocate

"...is a predictable narrative that has been constructed around disability. It can be difficult for filmmakers to capture the..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Movie Review by Cody Song

"...as my civic, public health duty and because my disability makes it difficult to tolerate masks for long periods...."

Aug. 13, 2021 Postmarks

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...workers can refuse to work with people based on disability status, gender identity, and sexual orientation. The Texas Behavioral..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature

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

"..."Invariably, someone takes the microphone who has a disability," O'Rourke said. "They'll talk about just how hard it..."

June 18, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: A Big Bucket of BidenBucks to Stitch Up the Safety Net

Homelessness response anchors $263.5 million spending plan

"...to homeowners over 65 or who live with a disability. How these tax breaks will manifest in the average..."

June 11, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Set to Offset High-End Tax Break With Rent Relief

The ol' homestead

"...approved an increased exemption for homeowners living with a disability or those over 65...."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Back At the Old Homestead (Exemption)

Adler moves to finally fulfill a 2014 campaign promise

"...approved an increased exemption for homeowners living with a disability or those over the age of 65...."

June 4, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 28 - June 3

"...benefit to a person with a mental or psychiatric disability." I don't mean to be flippant, but I think..."

May 28, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Opinion: Prop B Passed. Now What?

We must prioritize long-term solutions for homelessness over easier-to-implement changes such as temporary shelters

"...live with serious mental illness, and the rate of disability among this population is 2.5 times higher than in..."

May 28, 2021 Column by Elizabeth Heitkemper

New Data Shows Slightly Fewer Unhoused Austinites

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) releases new report

"...of those in Travis County are living with a disability according to American Community Survey data, but 69% of..."

May 21, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Blindspotting Premiering at ATX Television Festival

New Starz show joins Central Park, Mythic Quest, more

"...in comedy; • “The Messy Middle” presented with DREDF's Disability Media Alliance Project; • And a series of three..."

May 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

High school wrestling drama is admirable for giving athletes with disabilities a platform

"...Screenwriter Michael D. Coffey’s true story of overcoming a disability is one worth telling, but one that’s due better..."

April 30, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

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