- Justice System
NDRN Submits Comments on Bureau of Justice Statistics Proposed Survey
March 11, 2021
NDRN submitted comments to the National Prisoner Statistics Program: Coronavirus Pandemic Supplement proposed survey.
Comments - 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 - Veterans
NDRN Joins Organizations Thanking Members of Congress for Supporting the CHAMPVA Children’s Protection Act
March 9, 2021
NDRN joined over 40 organizations in a letter thanking Representative Brownley and Senator Brown for their continued support and commitment to ensuring passage of the CHAMPVA Children’s Protection Act.
Letter - Voting
As Congress Passes Voting Reform, Disability Advocates Express Concern over Paper Ballots
March 5, 2021
Before H.R. 1 becomes the law of the land, the rights of voters with disabilities cannot be ignored.
Statement - Justice System
NDRN Applauds Congress for Introducing the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act
March 4, 2021
The Victims of Crime Act Fix Act of 2021 will better safeguard accessible services and assistance programs for people with disabilities for years to come.
Statement