- COVID-19
Disability Rights Texas Asks Governor to Use CARES Act Funding for Students with Disabilities
April 24, 2020
The Texas P&A wrote a letter to Governor Greg Abbott advocating that students with disabilities be fully considered as the state decides how to spend educational funding from the CARES Act.
Letter - COVID-19
NDRN Joins Organizations in Calling for an Expansion of SNAP
April 23, 2020
The letters call on Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand SNAP provisions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Letter - COVID-19
NDRN Joins Organizations to Offer Recommendations on Rear Door Boarding and Other Policies
April 23, 2020
The letter provides recommendations to transit agencies, labor unions, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and other transportation providers to ensure rear door boarding and other polices are accessible.
Letter - COVID-19
Disability Rights New Mexico Advises Governor on Medical Rationing Guidance
April 22, 2020
The New Mexico P&A wrote a letter to their Governor recommending the adoption of anti-discrimination principles related to yet to be released rationing guidance.
Letter - COVID-19
Disability Rights New York Engages State Education Department on Allocation of CARES Act Funding
April 21, 2020
The New York P&A wrote a letter encouraging state officials to develop a stakeholder group to guide how funding from the CARES Act is spent, particularly concerning students with disabilities.
Letter