The Coalition of Texans with Disabilities works to ensure that all Texans may work, live, learn, play and participate fully in the community of their choice.
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Raise Your Voice! is back for 2026!
Our first call is TUE Jan. 27, 10 am CT/ 9 am MT. With #2026primaries coming up in March, we'll be focusing on voting & elections, incl. law changes, key dates, and other helpful info.
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ALT Raise Your Voice! RYV! re-launches Jan. 27. 2026 registration open now.
Good news in the battle against cancer! @FDA advisory committee voted to support approval of a first-of-its-kind early cancer detection test. #MCED tinyurl.com/jjeh3wmt
“The #340B drug discount program was intended to help low-income and uninsured patients afford medicine, not create lucrative revenue streams for hospital systems in wealthy communities.” washingtonexaminer.com/op-ed…
Learn from a patient how #MostFavoredNation #drugpricing would not fix #healthinsurance coverage denials, delays or high out-of-pocket costs. realclearhealth.com/articles…
Thanks to the @HoustonChron for covering our first ever CTD Film Fest in HOUSTON!
Saturday's festival at Houston Christian University spotlights shorts about or by filmmakers with disabilities. houstonchronicle.com/enterta…
“. . . getting a prescription filled increasingly means running an obstacle course of denials, #priorauthorization forms, and #steptherapy requirements–and a lot of people never make it through.” healthcareuncovered.substack…
Concerned about the ongoing TX v Kennedy lawsuit & its implications for 504? The Austin Council of the Blind has an action you can take today. speak4.app/lp/1601js24?ts=17…
Plus, save the date, July 3 in Austin for The Rally Against TX v Kennedy to Protect Disability Rights!
True #PBMReform must address #PBM spread pricing, #healthcare market consolidation, drug price rebate reporting, copay accumulators & medical vs. pharmacy billing. #PBMs healthcareuncovered.substack…
Get involved! @TexasHHSC is seeking new members for the Policy Council for Children & Families. This body works to improve state services for children with disabilities and their families. Learn more and apply by July 3! hhs.texas.gov/news/2026/06/m…
.@RepArrington’s #MCEDAct – one of the most widely supported bills in Congress – is giving people new hope. More here on @KentRHance podcast. beststorytellerintexas.libsy…
#340BReform is needed. Lack of transparency in the #340B program creates an environment where financial gains are achieved without providing clear evidence of patient benefit. missouriindependent.com/2026…
New poll: 54% of voters are less likely to support a candidate who seeks to roll back #vaccine recommendations, even if they agree with them on other issues. is.gd/RyFFAu
Flaws in design, implementation & oversight of #340B have created incentives for some #healthcare organizations to focus on profits vs. #patient care. #340BReform acponline.org/acp-newsroom/a…
Per @breastcancer exec. dir.: “The benefits are clear: detecting #cancer earlier saves lives, reduces suffering, and dramatically cuts treatment costs.” Thank you @RepArrington for bringing early detection closer to reality for Medicare patients. tinyurl.com/4yae6rhn
"Sensible reforms can protect patients while ensuring the U.S. remains the world’s leading engine of medical innovation." @RepNateMoran thehill.com/opinion/healthca…
Read how #PBMs and #HealthInsurance companies have turned patient co-pay assistance into a growing profit center for themselves, to the tune of $7 billion just last year. washingtontimes.com/news/202…
We thank @RepPfluger’s office for a great meeting to discuss how codifying #MostFavoredNation policy would limit #patientaccess to treatments and cures + hinder continued #biopharma innovation in the U.S.
Enjoyed speaking w @RepArrington office yesterday to discuss negative consequences of #MostFavoredNation policy. Codification of #MFN will threaten the development of new, innovative treatments in this country. We thank you for your commitment to protecting #patientaccess!
Concerned about the SAVE America Act and its potential impact on disabled voters and election accessibility? @AAPD spells out what's at stake and how you can take action. aapd.com/american-associatio…
Today (Friday, Feb. 27) is the LAST day of EARLY #voting in the primaries. The only other chance to vote will be Election Day, Tuesday, Mar. 3.
If you run into access issues at the polls, make sure to call one of these voting hotlines for help!
ALT 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) English 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) Spanish (Español) 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese (tiếng Việt), Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali/Bangla, and Punjabi. 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) (عربی) Arabic 888-796-VOTE (888-796-8683) Disability Rights Texas
While @FTC took on one of the biggest #PBMs, more oversight is needed. Per #SOTU, Congress and @WhiteHouse must work to address #HealthInsurance tactics that raise drug costs and restrict patient access.