- Employment
NDRN Applauds the Introduction of Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
April 7, 2021
The bill would also phase out section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, a provision that permits employers to pay some people with disabilities even less than the minimum wage.
Press Release - COVID-19
Connecticut’s Vaccine Plan Discriminates Against People with Disabilities
April 1, 2021
We call upon HHS to resolve this complaint quickly and order Connecticut to adopt reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in their vaccine distribution plan.
Press Release - Voting
Disability Rights Agencies Recognized by Election Assistance Commission for Voting Rights Work
March 17, 2021
NDRN congratulates this year’s Clearie Award winners and thank them for partnering with disability agencies to ensure voters with disabilities were able to cast their ballots.
Press Release - COVID-19
Disability Groups File Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination in Vaccine Process
March 10, 2021
The Arc Maryland is suing Baltimore City and five Maryland counties, charging they have discriminated against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by denying opportunities for them to access COVID-19 vaccines.
Press Release - Transportation
Amtrak Begins Compensating People with Disabilities Facing Barriers at Stations
February 4, 2021
An investigation in 2013 by NDRN found numerous barriers at stations all over the country. NDRN then submitted a complaint to DOJ which spurred their investigation and eventual settlement with Amtrak.
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