More on Intellectual Disabilities
Sep 7, 2012
Promoting Innovation, Advocating For Intellectual Disabilities
Like my wife, Sidney, and me, many families in Mississippi are blessed with a special needs child. When I took the Oath of Office to serve in Congress, I made clear my passion for working with those who are disabled on important disability issues.
Aug 10, 2012
Results
Members of Congress returned to their home states last week following House passage of a bill to preserve the current tax rate for all Americans through 2013. While I’m in Mississippi, I’ll spend time visiting with folks across the state talking about my record in Congress of eliminating government waste, removing regulations, protecting the priorities of rural communities, honoring public servants, promoting innovation and advocating for intellectual disabilities.
May 14, 2012
Guest Column In Roll Call - Harper: Restraint Guidelines Endanger Children
Every day in schools across the United States, students are being subjected to barbaric and potentially deadly treatment in the form of seclusion and restraint. According to leading education researchers and child trauma experts, as well as the Government Accountability Office, the use of these practices — which include forcibly pinning students to the ground, strapping them to chairs or locking them in closets — is dangerous and traumatic for everyone involved, including teachers, other school personnel and students. Their use has been linked to physical and emotional harm and even death. It is a practice that amounts to institutionalized child abuse, and it has no place in our schools.
Jan 5, 2012
Need To Know - Disabilities Internship
The Congressional Internship Program for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities is the first of its kind. Originally launched as a pilot program in conjunction with George Mason University’s Mason LIFE program and the Committee on House Administration, this formal internship provides these students with the exciting educational and enrichment opportunities typically afforded to congressional interns in Washington, D.C.
Feb 14, 2011
Harper, Engel Reestablish House Fragile X Caucus
“These accomplishments have had a significant impact on the Fragile X community, but this is only the beginning of Fragile X advocates’ promising journey,” added the chairmen. “We will maintain our efforts to ensure that every youth with a significant disability has the opportunity, encouragement and support to become gainfully employed in an integrated setting, pursue a post-secondary education, and contribute to and meaningfully engage in typical community settings upon leaving high school.”
Feb 11, 2011
Need To Know - Team Player
Yesterday, I introduced the “TEAM Act” which provides three separate legislative responses to better align existing federal programs providing publicly-funded systems and supports to focus on one uniform goal – ensuring that every youth with a significant disability has the opportunity, encouragement and support to become gainfully employed in an integrated setting, pursue a post-secondary education, and contribute to and engage in meaningful ways in typical community settings once they leave high school.
Feb 10, 2011
Harper Introduces Intellectual Disabilities Legislative Package
“In order for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their maximum potential, Congress must enact a systems change,” said Harper. “The current federal disability laws are hopelessly outdated and will ultimately lead to unemployment and poverty for these children.”
Mar 4, 2009
Hare, Delahunt Reestablish Fragile X Caucus; Harper Joins as Co-Chair
“I am honored to join Congressmen Hare and Delahunt as a co-chair of the Fragile X Caucus and greatly appreciate their support on this issue,” said Harper “As the only member of Congress who has a child with Fragile X, I understand the challenges that face thousands of families who experience this condition. My wife, Sidney and I are committed to making sure there is increased awareness and funding to help those families who are blessed with a child with Fragile X.”
Mar 3, 2009
Harper Launches Public Service Announcement On Fragile X Syndrome
“As the only member of Congress who has a child with Fragile X, I understand the challenges that face thousands of families who experience this condition,” said Congressman Gregg Harper. “My wife, Sidney and I are committed to making sure there is increased awareness and funding to help those families who are blessed with a child with Fragile X.”
