- Education
Storm on the Horizon: Status of School Safety
March 28, 2019
Since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on February 14, 2018, a number of policy changes to address school safety have been proposed at the local, state, and federal level.Staff at the National Disability Rights Network have been examining those proposals to determine their…
Publication - Education
NDRN Among Groups to Release Principles for School Safety, Privacy, and Equity
March 27, 2019
On March 27, 2019, the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) and 39 education, privacy, disability rights, and civil rights organizations released ten principles to protect all students’ safety, privacy, and right to an equal education. These principles are meant to serve as a starting point for conversations with policymakers…
General - Justice System
NDRN Joins AAPD and NCIL in Amicus Supporting P&A Access Authority
March 27, 2019
NDRN joined with AAPD and NCIL filed an amicus in support of the Disability Law Center regarding P&A authority to investigate abuse and neglect and P&A associational standing.
Amicus Brief - Community Integration
Statement of HCBS Advocacy Coalition Regarding Guidance from CMS Regarding the HCBS Settings Rule
March 22, 2019
On March 22, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued updated guidance to State Medicaid Directors on implementing activities associated with the home and community-based services (HCBS) settings rule. This guidance, issued as a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs), provides clarification on the “heightened scrutiny”…
Statement - Employment
Fact Sheet on H.R. 873/S. 260 the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act
March 21, 2019
The bipartisan Transformation to Competitive Employment Act (H.R. 873/S. 260) will address barriers to employment and expand opportunities for competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities while phasing out subminimum wage certificates under 14(c) of the FLSA over a six-year period. This bill was introduced in the Senate by…
Fact Sheet
