- Education
Unanimous Supreme Court Supports High Expectations for Students with Disabilities
March 22, 2017
WASHINGTON - On March 22, 2017, the United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favour of a student with a disability in, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District RE-1. The court held that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires more than barely trivial educational progress (referred…
Press Release - General
National Disability Rights Network Opposes American Health Care Act
March 7, 2017
NDRN urges the House not to send people with disabilities back to a time when it was nearly impossible for us to obtain health insurance, live in the home of our choice or participate in community life.
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Unanimous Supreme Court Decision Supports Right to Bring Service Animal to School
February 23, 2017
WASHINGTON – On February 22, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the Fry family in Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools. The case began when the Napoleon Community School district refused to allow Ehlena Fry to bring her service animal, Wonder, with her to school. Ehlena…
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House of Representatives Creates New Protection and Advocacy for Social Security Beneficiaries
February 6, 2017
WASHINGTON – Last night the United States House of Representative passed H.R. 4547, the Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act, with a 396-0 vote.
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Disability Rights Advocates Take Aim at Human Trafficking of People with Disabilities
February 1, 2017
WASHINGTON – To mark the end of Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, NDRN and the Human Trafficking Pro Bono (HT Pro Bono) Legal Center signed a collaborative memorandum of understanding to work more closely to prevent the human trafficking of people with disabilities. Human Trafficking is modern-day slavery,…
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