- COVID-19
Fifth Circuit Vacated Preliminary Injunction in Texas Access to Vote by Mail Case
September 10, 2020
NDRN had joined an amicus in support of neither side explaining the obligations Texas elections officials must make reasonable modifications under the ADA to voting during the COVID-19 pandemic such as permitting voting by mail.
Amicus Brief - COVID-19
NDRN Calls on Congress for Fair and Safe Election
September 10, 2020
The letter highlights that voters with disabilities remain a large and influential voting block in America's elections.
Letter - ADA & Civil Rights
NDRN Filed an Amicus Brief in Second Circuit Case Regarding NYC Subway System’s Obligation to Maintain Elevators Under the ADA
September 9, 2020
NDRN joined an amicus brief in support of plaintiffs’ ADA and Rehab. Act challenge against the NYC MTA for failure to maintain in working order the limited number of elevators that provide access to subway riders with disabilities.
Amicus Brief - Education
New Bill Would Better Protect the Rights of Students with Disabilities
September 9, 2020
Today, Representative Mark DeSaulnier introduced the Protection and Advocacy in Education Act which will help students with disabilities receive appropriate educational services and ensure that students and families have a recourse when their rights are violated.
Press Release - General
Communicating About People with Disabilities
September 8, 2020
Reporting and Writing About People with Disabilities
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