Press Releases
about Disability Rights
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
Dec 22, 2017
红杏视频 Statement on DOJ Withdrawal of Disabilities Guidance
WASHINGTON 鈥 The Department of Justice rescinded guidance on a key disability rights law yesterday, which required states to promote access to competitive, integrated employment ...
Issue Areas:
Disability Rights
Oct 13, 2017
Federal Judge Rules 2015 Cuffing of Elementary School Students in Kentucky Was Unconstitutional
Court Finds Kenton County Sheriff鈥檚 Department Liable for Damages
Issue Areas:
Disability Rights
Court case: S.R. v. Kenton County Sheriff's Office
Oct 12, 2017
Missouri鈥檚 Black Students, Students with Disabilities, Disciplined Harsher, More Often
红杏视频 of Missouri Report on School Discipline Analyzes School-to-Prison Pipeline, Offers Solutions
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Disability Rights
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