Disability Rights Texas
Afnan Akram is an attorney who has worked on various legal projects related to housing, transportation, and disaster relief. As a Clinic Chief at SMU Dedman School of Law Civil Clinic, Afnan provided guidance to student attorneys and assisted with administrative tasks. Afnan also worked as a Student Attorney on FEMA cases, conducted intake interviews, and advised clients on representation options. Additionally, Afnan served as a Summer Law Institute Coordinator at Columbia Law School, teaching high school students about criminal law. With a Juris Doctor degree from SMU Dedman School of Law, Afnan has a strong background in law and legal research.
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Disability Rights Texas
Follow us on social: Facebook: @DisabilityRightsTx Twitter: @DisRightsTx Instagram: @DisabilityRightsTex YouTube: @DisabilityRightsTx Disability Rights Texas (formerly named Advocacy, Inc.) is the federally designated legal protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities in Texas. Our mission is to help people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law, ensuring their full and equal participation in society. Our headquarters are in Austin, and we have regional offices in Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, and San Antonio. Our services include: - Providing direct legal assistance to people with disabilities whose rights are threatened or violated - Protecting the rights of individuals and groups of people with disabilities through the courts and justice system - Advocating for laws and public policies that protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities - Informing people with disabilities and family members about their rights - Making referrals to programs and services Many people with disabilities find their biggest challenges have little to do with the actual mental or physical disabilities they live with every day. Too often, they face the obstacles of discrimination, ignorance and negative stereotypes about what people with disabilities can — or cannot — do. Disability Rights Texas exists to help people break through these barriers to achieve their personal goals and dreams. If you are an attorney that would like to participate in our pro-bono program, please contact our pro-bono coordinator, Cicely Reid, at creid@drtx.org