- Voting
The National Coalition on Accessible Voting (NCAV) Strongly Opposes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and its intent to Suppress the Vote of Marginalized Communities
April 1, 2025
The consequences of enacting such laws has the potential to negatively impact the rights of disabled voters, including the right to voter assistance, or total exclusion from the democratic process altogether, based on perception and false misconceptions.
Press Release - Education
Dismantling the Department of Education Will Have Devastating Impact on Students with Disabilities
March 21, 2025
With the reduction of employees and the dismantling of several Office of Civil Rights Regional Offices, families will be forced to navigate a patchwork of state policies, many of which lack the funding and infrastructure to support students with disabilities effectively.
Press Release - General
Leading Disability Organizations: Blame of Deadly Crash on Disabled Federal Workers Is Baseless, Irresponsible
January 30, 2025
In remarks today at the White House, President Trump cast potential blame for the tragic and deadly plane crash that occurred last night near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on people with disabilities employed by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Press Release - Community Integration
Federal Court Issues Landmark Civil Rights Decision Enabling Thousands of District Residents with Disabilities to Transition Out of Nursing Facilities to the Community
January 17, 2025
On December 31, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a resounding judgment in the class action case Brown, et al v. District of Columbia, finding that the District of Columbia has violated the rights of D.C. residents with disabilities.
Press Release - Transportation
Disability Rights Advocates and Union Workers Launch Joint Campaign to Improve Access to Air Travel for Passengers who Use Wheelchairs
October 31, 2024
Coalition urges Department of Transportation to issue strong rules requiring airlines to improve airport service workers’ training
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