- COVID-19
School Reopening Plans for Fall 2020
June 11, 2020
NDRN has created a centralized document to provide information on the progress of education reopening plans— whether that be a finalized plan, a drafted plan, an established task force, or no progress.
General - COVID-19
NDRN Testifies before Congress in Virtual Hearing on Protecting the Right to Vote during the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 9, 2020
Bishop spoke about the rights of voters with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, improving access to vote by mail, the necessity of in-person voting, and the roles of Congress and the Federal Government.
General - COVID-19
Connecticut Agrees to Assure Equal Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Disabilities Hospitalized During COVID-19
June 9, 2020
OCR at HHS announced that it has reached an ECR with Connecticut after the state issued an executive order regarding non-visitation policies for short-term hospitals, outpatient clinics, and outpatient surgical facilities to ensure that people with disabilities are not denied reasonable access to needed support persons.
Litigation and Legal Decisions - Education
NDRN Signs on to Letter Calling on Congress to Prevent Funneling Federal Funds to Private Schools
June 8, 2020
The letter sent to Congressional leadership calls for support of language in the HEROES Act that would prevent the creation of private school voucher programs and other mechanisms to funnel public dollars to private schools.
Letter - COVID-19
NDRN Joins Organizations Outlining Considerations for Assisting Air Travel Passengers with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Pandemic
June 5, 2020
The letter to major airlines outlines considerations that air carriers should observe or implement to ensure that service to passengers with disabilities is provided in a safe and dignified manner in accordance with the ACAA.
Letter
