- COVID-19
NDRN Joins CCD and Allied Organization to Thank the Senate Finance Committee For Their Work on Adult Dependents
August 7, 2020
The letter thanks the Senate Finance Committee and Chairman Grassley for their work to ensure parents and caretakers of adult dependents receive $500 dependent rebates in the next COVID-19 relief bill.
Letter - Census
NDRN Joins Organizations Urging Senate Leaders to Extend the Reporting Deadlines for the 2020 Census
August 6, 2020
The letter calls for the inclusion of language in the next Senate COVID relief package that would extend the statutory reporting deadlines for the 2020 Census by four months.
Letter - Education
HEALS Act Provisions Fail to Protect Students with Disabilities
August 6, 2020
The letter to Congressional leadership reiterates the CCD Education Taskforce’s priorities for the education of students with disabilities and expresses concern over provisions contained in the HEALS Act.
Letter - COVID-19
NDRN Joins Other Developmental Disabilities Act Network Programs Calling on Congress to Provide Financial Support in the Fourth COVID-19 Relief Package
August 4, 2020
The letter urges Congress to provide $30 million in financial support to the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 programs as they work to mitigate the health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with developmental disabilities.
Letter - COVID-19
NDRN Joins Organizations in Strong Opposition to Certain Provisions in The Safe to Work Act
July 31, 2020
The letter urges Congress to oppose the provisions in the Safe to Work Act that allow nursing homes to escape accountability for negligent care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Letter