- Employment
Fact Sheet on H.R. 873/S. 260 the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act
March 21, 2019
The bipartisan Transformation to Competitive Employment Act (H.R. 873/S. 260) will address barriers to employment and expand opportunities for competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities while phasing out subminimum wage certificates under 14(c) of the FLSA over a six-year period. This bill was introduced in the Senate by…
Fact Sheet - Funding
Fiscal Year 2020 Protection and Advocacy for Client Assistance Program (CAP) Appropriations Request and Justification
March 21, 2019
CAP plays a very important role for those individuals who need an informed advocate to help them get services leading to employment.
Fact Sheet - Funding
Fiscal Year 2020 Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (PATBI) Appropriations Request and Justification
March 21, 2019
To ensure each agency has the resources necessary to maintain critical protection and advocacy services for those currently living with a brain injury and the growing number of people joining their ranks – including so many of our war veterans – PATBI funding must be increased.
Fact Sheet - Funding
Fiscal Year 2020 Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) Appropriations Request and Justification
March 21, 2019
The PAVA program must be adequately funded to ensure that Americans with disabilities – who have faced a multitude of barriers when exercising their right to vote – can fully participate in our democratic process.
Fact Sheet - Education
Protect the Rights of Students with Disabilities – The Need for an Education P&A Program
March 21, 2019
Additionally, the work of the P&As, though early and effective advocacy will undoubtedly reduce the need for special education litigation.
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