- Veterans
NDRN Congratulates Denis McDonough on Becoming U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs
February 11, 2021
The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) congratulates Denis McDonough on his confirmation to be the next United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA). "Secretary McDonough has an important role in this administration in an organization that has faced its battles over recent years," said NDRN Managing Attorney for Community Integration…
Statement - Transportation
CCD Transportation Task Force Sends USDOT Secretary Buttigieg Letter
February 11, 2021
CCD expressed appreciation for the Secretary's acknowledgment of the importance of accessible transportation during his confirmation hearing.
Letter - 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 - Voting
Election Assistance Commission Voting Guidelines Fail Disability Community
February 10, 2021
The adopted VVSG 2.0 requirements do not ensure a private and independent ballot for all voters in a fully integrated experience that respects the dignity of the voter and the secrecy of the ballot.
Statement - Justice System
Police Assault on Child in Rochester, New York Dramatically Demonstrates the Need for Non-Police Emergency Response
February 8, 2021
The use of deadly force is always possible when police are involved, and that threat is magnified if the person in distress is a person with a disability and/or a person of color.
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