- Health Care
NDRN Opposes Newly Released Senate Health Bill
July 12, 2017
The minor changes to the original legislation are merely a cover up for the horrendous impacts that Medicaid cuts and caps contained in this legislation will have for people with disabilities.
Press Release - Health Care
Four P&As Honored for Outstanding Work
June 23, 2017
Four P&As received the NDRN Advocacy Award for outstanding work protecting and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. The awards were presented to Disability Rights Wisconsin, the Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire, Equip for Equality, and the Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. at the 2017 P&A/CAP…
Press Release - Fires, Disasters & Emergencies
NDRN Testifies at Hearing to Improve Fire Safety
June 21, 2017
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, June 7th, the National Fire Protection Association voted to amend codes and standards to improve accessibility and safety for people with disabilities.
Press Release - Fires, Disasters & Emergencies
Fire Protection Standards Put People with Disabilities at Risk
June 6, 2017
WASHINGTON – NDRN is deeply concerned that current fire codes violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and put people with disabilities at greater risk of injury in an emergency.
Press Release - Employment
Congress Proposes End to Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities in Raise the Wage Act
May 25, 2017
WASHINGTON – NDRN applauds the introduction of the Raise the Wage Act which ends the arcane practice of paying people with disabilities less than the minimum wage and raised the federal minimum wage for all American workers.
Press Release