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NDRN believes in the right of all students, including those with disabilities, to an equitable and appropriate education in a safe environment, based on access to the general education curriculum. NDRN seeks to accomplish this goal through federal policy work and through the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Network, who enforce our nation's education laws on the state level.

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Restraint and Seclusion in Schools

This School Is Not Supposed to Hurt report examines the abusive use of restraint and seclusion in our nation’s schools. It outlines the problems associated with the use of restraint or seclusion, and details the proven risks to children associated with the use of these aversive techniques. The report goes on to propose solutions to the use of restraint or seclusion by highlighting the best practices in education and the use of positive behavioral supports.

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  • Education

    WTH ED?!

    April 4, 2018

    WASHINGTON – In response to reports that the Department of Education (ED) convened a School Safety and Climate Summit without inviting stakeholders from the disability community, NDRN's Executive Director Curt Decker issued the following statement

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  • Education

    Efforts to Address School Violence May Undermine Civil Rights

    April 3, 2018

    WASHINGTON – NDRN and the Civil Rights Roundtable has issued a white paper in response to misinformation about school discipline reform efforts.

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  • Education

    Plans to Improve School Safety Do More Harm than Good

    March 14, 2018

    WASHINGTON – On Monday, March 12, the Trump Administration outlined plans to improve school safety that have the disability community concerned.

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