- Employment
NDRN Urges House Budget Committee to Preserve Federal Minimum Wage Increase and 14(c) Phase Out
February 22, 2021
The letter urges the House Budget Committee to preserve a federal minimum wage increase and 14(c) phase out in its COVID -19 relief bill markup.
Letter - Transportation
CCD Transportation Task Force Submits Comments to NHTSA
February 16, 2021
CCD Transportation Task Force Co-Chairs submitted comments in response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration SNPRM regarding Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards making inoperative exemptions.
Comments - COVID-19
New Report Released on Intersectional Medical Discrimination During COVID-19
February 12, 2021
The report highlights the deaths of Michael Hickson and Sarah McSweeney who were denied life-sustaining treatment by physicians who expressed clear biases regarding the value of their lives.
Publication - Funding
Fiscal Year 2022 Protection and Advocacy for Individual Rights (PAIR) Appropriations Request and Justification
February 12, 2021
More children and adults with disabilities are eligible for the PAIR program than any other Protection and Advocacy (P&A) program – yet PAIR is not adequately funded.
Fact Sheet - Funding
Fiscal Year 2022 Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Appropriations Request and Justification
February 12, 2021
We urge Congress to increase funds for mental health advocacy as it is sorely needed for P&As to carry out their mission on behalf of PAIMI-eligible clients.
Fact Sheet
