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To get notified via email or text when the next edition of the IDEA Manual is available, subscribe to receive Special Education Updates from DRTx. To subscribe, [visit](visit www.drtx.org/subscribe or)[ ](visit www.drtx.org/subscribe or)[www.drtx.org/subscribe](visit www.drtx.org/subscribe or)[ or](visit www.drtx.org/subscribe or) scan the QR code below.  \nAbout Disability Rights Texas  \nThe mission of Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) is to advocate for, protect and advance the legal, human and service rights of people with disabilities.  \nHeadquarters:  \n2222 West Braker Lane Austin, Texas 78758 Intake: 1-800-252-9108  \nMain Phone: 512-454-4816 DRTx website ([DRTx.org](DRTx.org))  \nDRTx has regional offices throughout the state. See the list of DRTx’s regional offices ([tinyurl.com/idea](tinyurl.com/idea)DRTxOffices) .  \nAbout The Arc of Texas  \nThe Arc of Texas promotes, protects, and advocates for the human rights and self-determination of Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  \n8001 Centre Park Drive, Suite 100 Austin Texas 78754  \nToll-free: 1-800-252-9729  \nPhone: 512-454-6694  \nFax: 512-454-4956  \nThe Arc of Texas website ([TheArcOfTexas.org](TheArcOfTexas.org))  \nThe Arc of Texas has local chapters located around the state. 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