- Community Integration
Disability Rights Network Stands Ready After Federal Audit Finds Abuse and Neglect in Group Homes
January 17, 2018
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued a report that found numerous incidents of abuse and neglect of people with developmental disabilities living in group homes. In response, NDRN Executive Director Curt Decker issued the following statement.
Press Release - Education
Public Denied Opportunity to Get Answers from Education Secretary DeVos
December 21, 2017
WASHINGTON – The House Education and Workforce Committee cancelled a December 20th hearing with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. In response, NDRN Public Policy Director Eric Buehlmann issued the following statement
Press Release - Employment
National Disability Rights Network Decries Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
December 20, 2017
Rather than working in a bipartisan way to address the problems our country and people with disabilities face, they have taken the first step to undercutting important, needed, and critical federal programs.
Press Release - Education
NDRN Opposes Delay for Disproportionality Regulations
December 14, 2017
On December 14, NDRN issued a press statement regarding the Trump administration's Unified Agenda which signaled intent to issue a NPRM on whether regulations on racial disproportionality in special education should be delayed.
Statement - Education
Students with Disabilities in Voucher Programs Losing Rights, Government Study Says
December 12, 2017
WASHINGTON – NDRN is pleased to see the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) report dated November 16, 2017, entitled “Private School Choice: Federal Actions Needed to Ensure Parents Are Notified About Changes in Rights for Students with Disabilities.” NDRN applauds the light this report shines on issues concerning students attending…
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