- Fires, Disasters & Emergencies
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 - Funding
Fiscal Year 2022 Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (PADD) Appropriations Request and Justification
February 12, 2021
The PADD program is highly successful but limited by current resources.
Fact Sheet - Transportation
CCD Transportation Task Force Sends USDOT Secretary Buttigieg Letter
February 11, 2021
CCD expressed appreciation for the Secretary's acknowledgment of the importance of accessible transportation during his confirmation hearing.
Letter
