- COVID-19
NDRN Testifies before Congress in Virtual Hearing on Protecting the Right to Vote during the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 9, 2020
Bishop spoke about the rights of voters with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, improving access to vote by mail, the necessity of in-person voting, and the roles of Congress and the Federal Government.
General - COVID-19
Connecticut Agrees to Assure Equal Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Disabilities Hospitalized During COVID-19
June 9, 2020
OCR at HHS announced that it has reached an ECR with Connecticut after the state issued an executive order regarding non-visitation policies for short-term hospitals, outpatient clinics, and outpatient surgical facilities to ensure that people with disabilities are not denied reasonable access to needed support persons.
Litigation and Legal Decisions - COVID-19
NDRN Joins Organizations Outlining Considerations for Assisting Air Travel Passengers with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Pandemic
June 5, 2020
The letter to major airlines outlines considerations that air carriers should observe or implement to ensure that service to passengers with disabilities is provided in a safe and dignified manner in accordance with the ACAA.
Letter - COVID-19
NDRN Urges the Senate to Address the Urgent Housing Needs of America’s Lowest-income Renter Households
June 4, 2020
The letter calls on the Senate to address the urgent housing needs of America’s lowest-income renter households in the coronavirus relief package.
Letter - COVID-19
Agreement Made for June Accessible Absentee Voting Program in New York
June 3, 2020
A federal court has approved an agreement between NYS BOE and disability groups that provides voters a more accessible absentee ballot for the upcoming June 23 Primary Election.
Litigation and Legal Decisions