It’s time to register for the upcoming sessions of the Youth Leadership Academy! Note: we won’t be meeting on Thanksgiving […]
The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is the nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems […]
Colleges provide accommodations under civil rights laws. Here are 7 things to know about college disability services. https://www.understood.org/en/articles/7-things-to-know-about-college-disability-services?_sp=80225fcf-55b1-4116-ac8c-98b7362601a4.1647541453319
In June of this year, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced Legislation to […]
This 25-minute film produced by Think College explores the growing movement to include students with intellectual disability in higher education. https://thinkcollege.net/resources/rethinking-college
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder Launches New Assistive and Enabling Technology Portal on its Website
The online resource will connect Tennesseans with disabilities to technology that can support increased independence and improve access to communities […]
10 years ago, Bob Mather retired from a legal career dedicated to fighting for disability rights, including decades at the […]
Eight years ago, doctors told her that she could not compete academically with her classmates, and look at her now. https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2023/06/09/student-autism-awarded-18-college-acceptances-9-full-ride-scholarships/30413/
The Department of Labor compiled a one-stop website with multiple resources to help employers follow the law and create workplaces […]
By creating two new housing opportunities in D.C., Best Buddies is fostering more than friendships. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/06/24/best-buddies-living-dc/
