- Community Integration
Statement of HCBS Advocacy Coalition Regarding Guidance from CMS Regarding the HCBS Settings Rule
March 22, 2019
On March 22, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued updated guidance to State Medicaid Directors on implementing activities associated with the home and community-based services (HCBS) settings rule. This guidance, issued as a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs), provides clarification on the “heightened scrutiny”…
Statement - Voting
Statement in Support of the Voting Rights Advancement Act
March 1, 2019
The Voting Rights Advancement Act will ensure that accessible polling places and electoral procedures are available to all Americans.
Statement - Education
Federal Agency Reviewing Special Education Services
September 21, 2018
Statement: NDRN looks forward to working with the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services as they “Rethink” special education for students with disabilities.
Statement - Education
NDRN Calls on Education Department to Provide more Notice for School Safety Commission Listening Sessions
July 27, 2018
The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) writes to strongly encourage the Federal Commission on School Safety to publically notice planned Commission listening sessions, field visits, and meetings at least one week in advance of the scheduled date.
Statement - Education
Disability Organizations Call Upon FDA to Respond to Court Decision Permitting Use of Electric Shock
July 19, 2018
We are profoundly disturbed by the court’s and call upon Massachusetts to appeal this decision. We also urge the FDA to issue its final rule ending this horrific practice right now.
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