June 19, 2014
The Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the National Park Service Organic Act of 1916 (16 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), and bring its service animal provisions in line with existing federal disability rights laws.
Disability Rights, U.S. Transportation Priorities, and Even Climate Change
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May 21, 2014
On May 17, the White House honored Marilyn Golden as a Champion of Change for her 25 years of leadership in national system-change efforts that broaden the rights of people with disabilities to transportation. We're honored to work with Marilyn and pleased to share her blog post that discusses segregation, the disability rights movement, structural barriers (including transportation), and the effects of inequitable funding.
Read Marilyn's post on The White House Champions of Change Blog
Marilyn Golden – 2014 Champion of Change in Transportation
May 19, 2014
The White House honors Marilyn Golden and nine others who are Champions of Change for their exemplary leadership to ensure that transportation facilities, services, and jobs help individuals and their communities connect to 21st century opportunities. - Watch the video
FREE Special Education Clinic
May 14, 2014
DREDF is holding a free special education clinic for Yolo County residents on Friday, June 6th, at the Woodland Public Library - 250 1st St., Woodland, CA. The clinic will run from 1 to 5 p.m. and appointments are highly recommended. If you are a Yolo county resident and have questions or concerns regarding your child's education, call and make an appointment today.
DREDF’s Arlene Mayerson Receives 2014 Henry Viscardi Achievement Award
May 5, 2014
The international 2014 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards pay tribute to exemplary leaders in the disability community who have had a profound impact on shaping attitudes, raising awareness and improving the quality of life of people with disabilities.
DREDF Comments on Electronic Health Record Certification Criteria
April 28, 2014
DREDF comments on Electronic Health Record Certification Criteria, calling for full accessibility and that EHR should record functional impairments and accommodation needs of people with disabilities.
Methodology for Adjusting Payment Amounts for DMEPOS
April 15, 2014
Attention: CMS-1460-ANPRM, Medicare Program; Methodology for Adjusting Payment Amounts for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Using Information from Competitive Bidding Programs
Disability Rights Leadership Institute on Bioethics
March 30, 2014
A groundbreaking event for disability rights advocates to advance the disability rights perspective on bioethics issues. April 25 and 26, 2014
DREDF Comments on Proposed DOJ ADAAA Regulations
March 29, 2014
DREDF submitted comments on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008. The ADA Amendments Act (often called the ADAAA) was enacted to restore the broad scope of the ADA's definition of "disability" in the wake of several U.S. Supreme Court decisions that had narrowly interpreted that definition in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Support for SB 577 Developmental Services
March 27, 2014
SB 577 seeks to create a new service funded by the California regional centers that allows providers to assist consumers individually to prepare for employment. This new category could be used to put together micro-enterprise opportunities and to fund the discovery phase of customized employment for people with developmental disabilities. [...]