- COVID-19
Disability Groups File Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination in Vaccine Process
March 10, 2021
The Arc Maryland is suing Baltimore City and five Maryland counties, charging they have discriminated against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by denying opportunities for them to access COVID-19 vaccines.
Press Release - COVID-19
NDRN Commends the U.S. House of Representative for Passing the American Rescue Plan
March 2, 2021
The bill includes many important provisions that will assist people with disabilities as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Statement - COVID-19
New Report Released on Intersectional Medical Discrimination During COVID-19
February 12, 2021
The report highlights the deaths of Michael Hickson and Sarah McSweeney who were denied life-sustaining treatment by physicians who expressed clear biases regarding the value of their lives.
Publication - COVID-19
Disability and Mental Health Groups Call For Revision of Medicaid Reentry Provisions in COVID Relief Bill
February 11, 2021
Disability and mental health groups called on the House Energy and Commerce Committee today to revise the Medicaid reentry provision included in the next COVID relief bill.
Letter - COVID-19
Disability Rights Maryland Among Organizations to Encourage Vaccine Prioritization
December 23, 2020
The group sent a letter to Governor Hogan encouraging equitable allocation during vaccine distribution.
Letter
