Organization Description:
Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to protect and advance the legal, human, and civil rights of people with disabilities living in Texas. DRTx was established in 1977 by the United States Congress as Texas’ federally designated legal protection and advocacy agency (P&A). We protect and advocate for the legal and human rights of people with disabilities, a majority of whom are poor.
To volunteer, contact:
Location:
1420 W. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 450
Dallas, 75247
Location Map:
Needed
Phone Number:
Website:
Counties Served:
Area(s) of Law:
Benefits
Civil Rights
Education
Guardianship
Housing
Juvenile
Veterans
Special Populations Served:
Children
People with disabilities
Veterans
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues:
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites:
Pro se assistance
Special Education Admission
Review
and Dismissal (ARD)
Advocacy
Research
Consulting
Other
Opportunities for:
Lawyer
Experts
Law student
Paralegal
Opportunities well-suited for a group to work on together (for example: several lawyers from one firm or legal department):
No
Training provided for volunteers:
Substantive Training
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers:
Staff attorney mentor
Staff monitors progress of case
Other
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers:
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers:
Yes