- ADA & Civil Rights
Paralyzed Veterans of America Oppose H.R. 620
February 22, 2017
Paralyzed Veterans of America have drafted a point paper explaining their opposition to H.R. 620.
Statement - ADA & Civil Rights
Overview of Concerns with H.R. 620
February 2, 2017
H.R. 620 would turn people with disabilities into second-class citizens, and its priorities are profoundly skewed. This bill goes against the very principles of an inclusive society that America is all about. Check out this one-pager that highlights our concerns with H.R. 620.
Statement - Hate Incidents
Disability Rights Advocates Take Aim at Human Trafficking of People with Disabilities
February 1, 2017
WASHINGTON – To mark the end of Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) and The Human Trafficking Pro Bono Legal Center (HT Pro Bono) signed a collaborative memorandum of understanding to work more closely to prevent the human trafficking of people with disabilities.…
Statement - Education
Secretary of Education Plays a Vital Role in the Lives of People with Disabilities
January 5, 2017
Read the National Disability Rights Network's letter about the vital role the Secretary of Education plays in the lives of students with disabilities.
Statement - Education
Read NDRN’s analysis of major provisions of the final regulations for students with disabilities
January 4, 2017
On November 29, 2016 the U.S. Department of Education published the final regulations on the accountability provisions in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). 81 Fed.Reg. 86076. The regulations go into effect on January 30, 2017. Click here to link to NDRN’s analysis of major provisions of the final…
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