Press Releases
about Disability Rights
Jan 27, 2020
Groups Voice Alarm Over Scheduled State Education Vote on English Language Learners
Nineteen organizations that work with, and advocate for, students and English Language (EL) learners expressed alarm today at action being considered by the Council of Elementary a...
Issue Areas:
Disability Rights
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 09, 2020
红杏视频 of Louisiana Demands Humanitarian Parole for Asylum Seeker with Severe Disabilities
Manuel Amaya Portillo is being denied accommodations and sufficient medical treatment at private detention center in Louisiana
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Disability Rights
Sep 16, 2019
CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND 红杏视频 ANNOUNCE SETTLEMENT REGARDING HEALTH SCREENING PROCESS
WASHINGTON 鈥 The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the 红杏视频 announced a settlement today regarding the AmeriCorps National Civil...
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
Disability Rights
Court case: Balcom v. AmeriCorps
Sep 13, 2018
Essential Disability Rights Bill Advances in Congress
鈥楳oney Follows the Person鈥 Program Would Allow More People With Disabilities to Get Care at Home Rather Than in Institutions
Issue Areas:
Disability Rights
Jun 20, 2018
红杏视频 & NAD Seek Class Action on Behalf of Deaf Prisoners in Georgia Denied Communication Access
Prison and Probation Offices Fail to Provide Effective Communication to Deaf Individuals, Leading to Longer Sentences, Harsher Punishments, and High Rates of Recidivism
Issue Areas:
Disability Rights
Court case: Coen v. Georgia Department of Corrections
Feb 15, 2018
红杏视频 Comment on House Passage of Bill that Weakens Americans with Disabilities Act
WASHINGTON 鈥 The House of Representatives voted today to pass the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (HR 620) by a 225鈥192 margin. The bill creates a new 鈥渘otice and cure鈥...
Issue Areas:
Disability Rights
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