May 2012 Archives

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

by donnaMay 29, 2012

Press Release 5/25/12 BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR DISABILITY TREATY Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Dick Durbin (D-IL),...

Medical Procedures Violating Civil Rights

by donnaMay 24, 2012

Study Finds Medical Procedures Violating the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities In a first of its kind study, the National Disability Rights Network...

Unnecessary placement of people with disabilities in segregated sheltered workshops as ADA violation.

by donnaMay 8, 2012

The Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest in Oregon District Court on April 20, 2012. This Statement makes clear...