DREDF Highlights
Tell your legislators that CA kids with diabetes are in danger. (12.3.08)
The American Diabetes Association issues action alert regarding administration of insulin in schools (11.14.08)
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Notice of Class Action with information for all class members in the American Council of the Blind's lawsuit against the Social Security Administration, ACB, et al. v. Astrue, et al. - En español (10.21.08)
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DREDF filed final comments on the DOJ's proposed ADA regulation changes. See draft comments, arranged by topic, with a summary of the DOJ proposals and filing instructions. (8.15.08)
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Diabetes Care in California Public Schools. Critical information for families in English and Spanish. (8.8.07)
In The News
11.14.08 The ADA Issues Action Alert Regarding Administration of Insulin in Schools
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11.28.08 Disability advocates file lawsuit against Michigan university alleging violations of fair housing and disability rights laws (The Detroit News)
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11.23.08 Los Angeles Times Columnist Analyzes Impact of Nurses' Suit on Students with Diabetes
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10.7.08 Actors' unions form "I AM PWD" to increase visibility and employment
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10.7.08 The president signs the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act
And Of Interest...
The U.S. Dept. of Labor launches America's Heroes at Work, a project supporting employment of individuals with TBI and PTSD (12.5.08)
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New law requires better information and support to women whose fetus or newborn is diagnosed with a disability (10.21.08)
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Michael Berube takes a look at presidential candidates' disability policies (4.22.08)
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U.S. based forum supporting ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Young disability groups build political presence
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Air Asia refuses to serve people who cannot walk
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Michael Berube weighs in on genetic testing
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Disability rights groups urge closure of Lubbock State School
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Illinois court approves Settlement Agreement on Motorized Wheelchairs
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Human rights appointments for NUIG law professor Gerard Quinn
Special Education Needs in California County Jails or Adult State Prison?
DREDF is conducting an investigation into whether young people with disabilities are receiving special education and related services as guaranteed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Click here for more information.
Law Clerk Internships
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