504
–FINAL RULE–
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Ron Cranston Nancy Crowther
512-903-3340512-808-7486
ronniebonners@aol.com Ncrowther21@gmail.com
WHAT: REMOVE TEXAS FROM “TEXAS v KENNEDY”
DON’T MESS WITH OUR DISABILITY RIGHTS IN TEXAS
WHEN: July3, 2026, Friday, 12:00pm
WHERE: 1100 Congress at the base of the south steps of the Texas Capitol
Austin, TX, ADAPT of TX/ PACT, public figures and a host of Disability Rights Advocates will gather to send a message to Attorney General Ken Paxton: Remove Texas from “Texas v Kennedy”.
Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act is America’s oldest disability rights law. Attorney General Paxton is asking the court to make the 2024 update to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (a.k.a. THE FINAL RULE) UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
All but six states have dropped participation in the lawsuit.
The rule contains new opportunities for internet access, accessible medical equipment and services. The rule also contains new and stronger supports for persons with disabilities at a risk of being institutionalized, the community integration mandate, and many other provisions that fulfill society’s moral obligations to persons with disabilities of All ages. Also, the final rule contains protections against infanticide and assisted suicide. Repealing it would have a devastating effect on all programs that receive Federal Financial dollars and form the cornerstone of DISABILITY RIGHTS.
“…the elimination of these rights will lead to the decimation of civil rights to persons of all ages with disabilities. This would destroy basic access and the civil rights we have acquired for over 50 years.” said Ron Cranston, citizen with a disability.Press Conference: Join ADAPT/PACT and other disability advocacy organizations Friday, July 3rd at 12:00 pm to send a message to Attorney General Ken Paxton:
Drop the Texas v Kennedy Lawsuit.
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