Teams at Disability Rights Texas

Provides direct civil legal representation and advocacy to low-income Texans with disabilities across rural North/Northwest Texas. Handles matters involving special education, disability discrimination, accommodations, housing, public benefits, Medicaid, and access to services. Responsibilities include legal research, litigation, administrative proceedings, client counseling, community outreach, legal clinics, education, partnership development, case management, grant reporting, and regular travel throughout the assigned rural service area.

Provides legal advice, advocacy, negotiation, and representation to students with disabilities and their families in education-related matters. Handles client intake, eligibility determinations, legal research, case strategy, administrative hearings, litigation, and court proceedings. Supports advocates and private attorneys, conducts legal-rights trainings, maintains caseloads and records, and develops partnerships with rural schools, community organizations, and service providers. Requires regular travel and a meaningful local presence across designated North/NW Texas counties.

Provides legal advice, advocacy, negotiation, and representation to students with disabilities and their parents in education-related matters. Manages cases, conducts interviews and legal research, develops strategies, handles administrative and court proceedings, and provides technical assistance to advocates and private attorneys. Delivers community education and training, builds rural partnerships, maintains case records, and travels throughout the assigned East Texas service area.