- Education
NDRN Condemns the House Judiciary Committee Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Education and Reform Act of 2017
September 8, 2017
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee passed the misnamed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Education and Reform Act of 2017 without a single Democratic vote. More than 27 years after the passage of the ADA, the committee’s vote was not an attempt to reform or educate on the…
Press Release - Hate Incidents
NDRN Condemns Hate-Based Violence in Charlottesville
August 14, 2017
WASHINGTON – The following statement is issued by Curt Decker, executive director of NDRN: “Like all Americans who understand our nation was founded on the principles of liberty, equality, respect for diversity, and justice for all, I watched the events that occurred in Charlottesville this past weekend in utter…
Press Release - Health Care
NDRN Opposes Newly Released Senate Health Bill
July 12, 2017
The minor changes to the original legislation are merely a cover up for the horrendous impacts that Medicaid cuts and caps contained in this legislation will have for people with disabilities.
Press Release - Health Care
Four P&As Honored for Outstanding Work
June 23, 2017
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 2017 P&A/CAP…
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.
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