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NDRN Opposes Newly Released Senate Health Bill
July 12, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the Senate’s newly released version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), NDRN Executive Director, Curt Decker made the following statement
Press Release - General
Four P&As Honored for Outstanding Work
June 23, 2017
WASHINGTON – Four P&As received the NDRN Advocacy Award for outstanding work protecting and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. The awards were presented to Disability Rights Wisconsin, the Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire, Equip for Equality, and the Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. at the…
Press Release - Fires, Disasters & Emergencies
NDRN Testifies at Hearing to Improve Fire Safety
June 21, 2017
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, June 7th, the National Fire Protection Association voted to amend codes and standards to improve accessibility and safety for people with disabilities.
Press Release - Fires, Disasters & Emergencies
Fire Protection Standards Put People with Disabilities at Risk
June 6, 2017
WASHINGTON – NDRN is deeply concerned that current fire codes violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and put people with disabilities at greater risk of injury in an emergency.
Press Release - Employment
Congress Proposes End to Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities in Raise the Wage Act
May 25, 2017
WASHINGTON – NDRN applauds the introduction of the Raise the Wage Act which ends the arcane practice of paying people with disabilities less than the minimum wage and raised the federal minimum wage for all American workers.
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