DREDF Highlights
DREDF participates in historic White House meeting with disability organizations. (4.21.09)
The Reading Rights Coalition calls for the Authors Guild to allow Amazon to retain the text-to-speech function on the Kindle 2. Informational protest planned for April 7, 2009 in New York City. (3.30.09)
New! Clearinghouse on Foster Youth and Transition, underwritten by the California Department of Rehabilitation (3.09)
On behalf of our colleagues at Disability Rights California we are pleased to announce the preliminary approval of the class action settlement agreement in Capitol People First et al. v. Department of Developmental Services et al.
To learn more visit www.disabilityrightsca.org (3.19.09)DREDF sent a letter to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick asking him to rescind a proposal to weaken review of accessibility on projects receiving federal stimulus funds. (3.10.09)
DREDF's letter to the Senate in support of healthcare–related aspects of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (2.1.09)
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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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. (8.8.08)
In The News
4.21.09 New York Times: Almost people-first in principle, not yet in practice.
4.19.09 The New York Times will no longer use the word "midget" when referring to people of short stature.
4.18.09 California bill requiring insurance coverage of durable medical equipment moves forward
3.20.09 Disability Groups call for Closure of Texas State institutions
3.18.09 Abusive "fight club" at Texas State School institutions
3.6.09 Massachusetts governor waives accessibility review for projects receiving federal stimulus funds
2.24.08 BBC television host's disability prompts complaints from parents
2.12.09 Texas Labor Broker and Iowa Meat Processor Accused of Exploitation and Discriminating Against Men with Intellectual Disabilities
2.14.09 Congress Passes a Stimulus Bill that Increases Funding for Students with Disabilities
1.16.09 Justices to hear IDEA tuition reimbursement case
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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
11.14.08 The ADA Issues Action Alert Regarding Administration of Insulin in Schools
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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...
Disability rights groups weigh in on the Stimulus (12.23.08)
The Obama–Biden Administration posted "The Agenda" on The White House website. Read the Administration's priorities on disability. (1.21.09)
The National Disability Rights Network issued an investigative report on the use restraint and seclusion in schools, "School is not Supposed to Hurt." (1.17.09)
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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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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Michael Berube weighs in on genetic testing
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.
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