- COVID-19
Statement on Serving Students with Disabilities During COVID-19 Outbreak
March 23, 2020
COPAA, NASDSE, NDRN and National PLACE stand unified that the IDEA and all of the rights for students with disabilities conveyed in the law must remain in effect despite school closures occurring in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Press Release - COVID-19
Dept. of Education Publishes New Resource on Accessibility and Distance Learning Options
March 23, 2020
NDRN is grateful to ED for releasing "Supplemental Factsheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities."
Statement - COVID-19
NDRN Joins Organizations to Urge the FCC to Expand Lifeline Communication Benefits
March 23, 2020
The letter urges the FCC to temporarily expand Lifeline communication benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Letter - ADA & Civil Rights
NDRN Joins Organizations in Support of Legislative Priorities Around COVID-19
March 23, 2020
The letter calls on Congress to include a set of priorities for people with disabilities in the legislation being considered around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Letter - COVID-19
NDRN Joins Organizations in Support of Funding for Public Transit Agencies
March 23, 2020
The letter calls on Congress to provide direct financial assistance to ensure the continuation of safe and reliable public transit service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Letter