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NDRN is working on making sure buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships are accessible for people with a disabilities This involves following and working on the re-authorization of the national transportation act to make sure it helps people with disabilities get effective transportation to be fully included in the community. Finally, NDRN is seeking demonstration project funding for he P&As to support the transportation work they do.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak and all legacy stations are fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at at the Amtrak re-authorization to see how we can make this goal a reality. Also looking at legislation to provide funding to cities and states to make legacy stations accessible.

We continue to work to make sure that the authority and access to people, records, and places that the P&A and CAP agencies have remain strong and robust. We follow both regulations and legislation to make sure that nothing infringes on this strong authority. So far in 2022 nothing has been introduced. We also work to ensure that the Americans with Disabilities Act remains a strong civil rights law. Representative Calvert has introduced an ADA notification bill that we will track. Additionally we work on issues surrounding the ADA and website accessibility. We also are working to ensure that the Home and Community Based Services rule implemented in the Obama Administration remains strong and not undercut by changes in regulation or law. Finally ensuring that the right to vote is accessible for people with disabilities.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy system in the Native American population and the benefit the P&As could bring to issue for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the P&A system to be used to help address these issues and problems. Looking for dedicated funding to certain P&As to be able to permanently locate advocates where high concentrations of Native Americans are in this country,

Working to expand and against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Also arguing for expansion of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, advocating for expansion of Medicaid and Medicare along with the Home and Community Based Services rule.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability. Also working on allowing emotional support animals on airlines and to make the planes more accessible for people with disabilities.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster reliefs efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

Working to improve and phase out the sub-minimum wage (section 14(c)) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports Finally working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

NDRN's main focus in on the Protection and Advocacy (P&A and Client Assistance Program (CAP) funding contained in the Labor/ HHS / Appropriations bill. We are advocating for increases in those programs to reflect the increased workload of our members in the FY 23 appropriations process. We also advocate for increases in programs that support people with disabilities in both the Labor/HHS appropriations bill, but also in other appropriations bills like THUD or CJS.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working the re-authorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs

Looking to get individual demonstration projects for P&As to address criminal and/or juvenile justice issues. Ensuring that criminal and police response to events includes considerations for accommodations of people with disabilities and the impacts of disabilities on the situation. NDRN is also following the ongoing attempts to implement criminal justice reforms and to make sure they include aspects beneficial to people with disabilities.

Working to strengthen regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid that were part of the ACA. Working to ensure P&As receive death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for people with disabilities. Fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid. Supporting efforts to phase out work requirements on the Medicaid program. Working to extend funding for the Money Follows the Person program. Working to get P&As dedicated funding to support Medicaid work

NDRN's work here focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also, exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working to get legislation reintroduced to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

NDRN's main focus in on the Protection and Advocacy (P&A and Client Assistance Program (CAP) funding contained in the Labor/ HHS / Appropriations bill. We are advocating for increases in those programs to reflect the increased workload of our members in the FY 22 appropriations process. We also advocate for increases in programs that support people with disabilities in both the Labor/HHS appropriations bill, but also in other appropriations bills like THUD or CJS.

NDRN's work here focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also, exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working to get legislation reintroduced to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

Working to improve and phase out the sub-minimum wage (section 14(c)) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports Finally working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

Working to expand and against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Also arguing for expansion of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, advocating for expansion of Medicaid and Medicare along with the Home and Community Based Services rule.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability. Also working on allowing emotional support animals on airlines and to make the planes more accessible for people with disabilities.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy system in the Native American population and the benefit the P&As could bring to issue for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the P&A system to be used to help address these issues and problems. Looking for dedicated funding to certain P&As to be able to permanently locate advocates where high concentrations of Native Americans are in this country,

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN now is also focused on implementation of the new program for P&As to monitor representative payees. Re-authorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, we are working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with psychiatric disability. Finally, working to get dedicated funding so that the P&As can do this work in immigration and ORR facilities.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster reliefs efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

We continue to work to make sure that the authority and access to people, records, and places that the P&A and CAP agencies have remain strong and robust. We follow both regulations and legislation to make sure that nothing infringes on this strong authority. So far in 2021 nothing has been introduced. We also work to ensure that the Americans with Disabilities Act remains a strong civil rights law. Representative Calvert has introduced an ADA notification bill that we will track. We also are working to ensure that the Home and Community Based Services rule implemented in the Obama Administration remains strong and not undercut by changes in regulation or law. Finally ensuring that the right to vote is accessible for people with disabilities.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN now is also focused on implementation of the new program for P&As to monitor representative payees. Re-authorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, we are working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak and all legacy stations are fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak for Amtrak to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at at the Amtrak re-authorization to see how we can make this goal a reality. Also looking at legislation to provide funding to cities and states to make legacy stations accessible.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working the re-authorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster reliefs efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

NDRN's work here focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also, exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working to get legislation reintroduced to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

We continue to work to make sure that the authority and access to people, records, and places that the P&A and CAP agencies have remain strong and robust. We follow both regulations and legislation to make sure that nothing infringes on this strong authority. So far in 2021 nothing has been introduced. We also work to ensure that the Americans with Disabilities Act remains a strong civil rights law. Representative Calvert has introduced an ADA notification bill that we will track. We also are working to ensure that the Home and Community Based Services rule implemented in the Obama Administration remains strong and not undercut by changes in regulation or law. Finally ensuring that the right to vote is accessible for people with disabilities.

NDRN is working on making sure buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships are accessible for people with a disabilities This involves following and working on the re-authorization of the national transportation act to make sure it helps people with disabilities get effective transportation to be fully included in the community. Finally, NDRN is seeking demonstration project funding for he P&As to support the transportation work they do.

Working to strengthen regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid that were part of the ACA. Working to ensure P&As receive death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for people with disabilities. Fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid. Supporting efforts to phase out work requirements on the Medicaid program. Working to extend funding for the Money Follows the Person program. Working to get P&As dedicated funding to support Medicaid work

Working to improve and phase out the sub-minimum wage (section 14(c)) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports Finally working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

Working to expand and against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Also arguing for expansion of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, advocating for expansion of Medicaid and Medicare along with the Home and Community Based Services rule.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with psychiatric disability. Finally, working to get dedicated funding so that the P&As can do this work in immigration and ORR facilities.

Working to strengthen regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid that were part of the ACA. Working to ensure P&As receive death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for people with disabilities. Fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid. Supporting efforts to phase out work requirements on the Medicaid program. Working to extend funding for the Money Follows the Person program. Working to get P&As dedicated funding to support Medicaid work

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with psychiatric disability. Finally, working to get dedicated funding so that the P&As can do this work in immigration and ORR facilities.

NDRN's work here focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also, exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working to get legislation reintroduced to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

Working to expand and against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Also arguing for expansion of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, advocating for expansion of Medicaid and Medicare along with the Home and Community Based Services rule.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak and all legacy stations are fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak for Amtrak to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at at the Amtrak re-authorization to see how we can make this goal a reality. Also looking at legislation to provide funding to cities and states to make legacy stations accessible.

NDRN's main focus in on the Protection and Advocacy (P&A and Client Assistance Program (CAP) funding contained in the Labor/ HHS / Appropriations bill. We are advocating for increases in those programs to reflect the increased workload of our members in the FY 22 appropriations process. We also advocate for increases in programs that support people with disabilities in both the Labor/HHS appropriations bill, but also in other appropriations bills like THUD or CJS.

Working to improve and phase out the sub-minimum wage (section 14(c)) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports Finally working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN now is also focused on implementation of the new program for P&As to monitor representative payees. Re-authorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, we are working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working the re-authorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy system in the Native American population and the benefit the P&As could bring to issue for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the P&A system to be used to help address these issues and problems. Looking for dedicated funding to certain P&As to be able to permanently locate advocates where high concentrations of Native Americans are in this country,

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability. Also working on allowing emotional support animals on airlines and to make the planes more accessible for people with disabilities.

Working against the repeal of the Affordable CAre Act (ACA) Also arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the Home and Community Based Services rule.

NDRN's main focus in on the Protection and Advocacy (P&A and Client Assistance Program (CAP) funding contained in the Labor/ HHS / Appropriations bill. We are advocating for increases in those programs to reflect the increased workload of our members in the FY 21 appropriations process. We also advocate for increases in programs that support people with disabilities in both the Labor/HHS appropriations bill, but also in other appropriations bills like THUD or CJS.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid that were part of the ACA. Working to ensure P&As receive death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for people with disabilities. Fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid. Opposing efforts to impose work requirements on the Medicaid program. Working to extend funding for the Money Follows the Person program.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy system in the Native American population and the benefit the P&As could bring to issue for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the P&A system to be used to help address these issues and problems.

NDRN's work here focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also, exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working to get legislation reintroduced to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN now is also focused on implementation of the new program for P)&As to monitor representative payees. Re-authorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, we are working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster reliefs efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak for Amtrak to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at at the Amtrak re-authorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

We continue to work to make sure that the authority and access to people, records, and places that the P&A and CAP agencies have remain strong and robust. We follow both regulations and legislation to make sure that nothing infringes on this strong authority. So far in 2020 nothing has been introduced. We also work to ensure that the Americans with Disabilities Act remains a strong civil rights law. Last Congress legislation was introduced (H.R. 620) that would have weakened the law. Representative Calvert has introduced an ADA notification bill that we will track. Finally, we also are working to ensure that the Home and Community Based Services rule implemented in the Obama Administration remains strong and not undercut by changes in regulation or law. Finally ensuring that the right to vote is accessible for people with disabilities.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with psychiatric disability.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN now is also focused on implementation of the new program for P)&As to monitor representative payees. Re-authorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, we are working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy system in the Native American population and the benefit the P&As could bring to issue for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the P&A system to be used to help address these issues and problems.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

NDRN's main focus in on the Protection and Advocacy (P&A and Client Assistance Program (CAP) funding contained in the Labor/ HHS / Appropriations bill. We are advocating for increases in those programs to reflect the increased workload of our members in the FY 21 appropriations process. We also advocate for increases in programs that support people with disabilities in both the Labor/HHS appropriations bill, but also in other appropriations bills like THUD or CJS.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak for Amtrak to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at at the Amtrak re-authorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

NDRN's work here focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also, exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working to get legislation reintroduced to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

Working against the repeal of the Affordable CAre Act (ACA) Also arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the Home and Community Based Services rule.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster reliefs efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid that were part of the ACA. Working to ensure P&As receive death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for people with disabilities. Fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid. Opposing efforts to impose work requirements on the Medicaid program. Working to extend funding for the Money Follows the Person program.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally,m working the re-authorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs

NDRN's main focus in on the Protection and Advocacy (P&A and Client Assistance Program (CAP) funding contained in the Labor/ HHS / Appropriations bill. We are advocating for increases in those programs to reflect the increased workload of our members in the FY 21 appropriations process. We also advocate for increases in programs that support people with disabilities in both the Labor/HHS appropriations bill, but also in other appropriations bills like THUD or CJS.

Working against the repeal of the Affordable CAre Act (ACA) Also arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the Home and Community Based Services rule.

NDRN's work here focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also, exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working to get legislation reintroduced to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with psychiatric disability.

Working to improve and phase out the sub-minimum wage (section 14(c)) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the TIME Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports Finally working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

We continue to work to make sure that the authority and access to people, records, and places that the P&A and CAP agencies have remain strong and robust. We follow both regulations and legislation to make sure that nothing infringes on this strong authority. So far in 2020 nothing has been introduced. We also work to ensure that the Americans with Disabilities Act remains a strong civil rights law. Last Congress legislation was introduced (H.R. 620) that would have weakened the law. Representative Calvert has introduced an ADA notification bill that we will track. Finally, we also are working to ensure that the Home and Community Based Services rule implemented in the Obama Administration remains strong and not undercut by changes in regulation or law. Finally ensuring that the right to vote is accessible for people with disabilities.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid that were part of the ACA. Working to ensure P&As receive death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for people with disabilities. Fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid. Opposing efforts to impose work requirements on the Medicaid program. Working to extend funding for the Money Follows the Person program.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN now is also focused on implementation of the new program for P)&As to monitor representative payees. Re-authorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, we are working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

NDRN's work here focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also, exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working to get legislation reintroduced to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy system in the Native American population and the benefit the P&As could bring to issue for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the P&A system to be used to help address these issues and problems.

Working to improve and phase out the sub-minimum wage (section 14(c)) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the TIME Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports Finally working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid that were part of the ACA. Working to ensure P&As receive death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for people with disabilities. Fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid. Opposing efforts to impose work requirements on the Medicaid program. Working to extend funding for the Money Follows the Person program.

Working against the repeal of the Affordable CAre Act (ACA) Also arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the Home and Community Based Services rule.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with psychiatric disability.

NDRN's main focus in on the Protection and Advocacy (P&A and Client Assistance Program (CAP) funding contained in the Labor/ HHS / Appropriations bill. We are advocating for increases in those programs to reflect the increased workload of our members in the FY 21 appropriations process. We also advocate for increases in programs that support people with disabilities in both the Labor/HHS appropriations bill, but also in other appropriations bills like THUD or CJS.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster reliefs efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak for Amtrak to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at at the Amtrak re-authorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN now is also focused on implementation of the new program for P)&As to monitor representative payees. Re-authorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, we are working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster reliefs efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak for Amtrak to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at at the Amtrak re-authorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN now is also focused on implementation of the new program for P)&As to monitor representative payees. Re-authorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, we are working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with psychiatric disability.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally,m working the re-authorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy system in the Native American population and the benefit the P&As could bring to issue for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the P&A system to be used to help address these issues and problems.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid that were part of the ACA. Working to ensure P&As receive death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for people with disabilities. Fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid. Opposing efforts to impose work requirements on the Medicaid program. Working to extend funding for the Money Follows the Person program.

NDRN's work here focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also, exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working to get legislation reintroduced to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

We continue to work to make sure that the authority and access to people, records, and places that the P&A and CAP agencies have remain strong and robust. We follow both regulations and legislation to make sure that nothing infringes on this strong authority. So far in 2020 nothing has been introduced. We also work to ensure that the Americans with Disabilities Act remains a strong civil rights law. Last Congress legislation was introduced (H.R. 620) that would have weakened the law. Representative Calvert has introduced an ADA notification bill that we will track. Finally, we also are working to ensure that the Home and Community Based Services rule implemented in the Obama Administration remains strong and not undercut by changes in regulation or law. Finally ensuring that the right to vote is accessible for people with disabilities.

Working against the repeal of the Affordable CAre Act (ACA) Also arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the Home and Community Based Services rule.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally,m working the re-authorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster reliefs efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak for Amtrak to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at at the Amtrak re-authorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

NDRN's work here focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also, exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working to get legislation reintroduced to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

Working against the repeal of the Affordable CAre Act (ACA) Also arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the Home and Community Based Services rule.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with psychiatric disability.

NDRN's main focus in on the Protection and Advocacy (P&A and Client Assistance Program (CAP) funding contained in the Labor/ HHS / Appropriations bill. We are advocating for increases in those programs to reflect the increased workload of our members in the FY 20 appropriations process. We also advocate for increases in programs that support people with disabilities in both the Labor/HHS appropriations bill, but also in other appropriations bills like THUD or CJS. We are also working to end or mitigate the effect of the sequester through raising the budget caps.

Working to improve and phase out the sub-minimum wage (section 14(c)) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the TIME Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports Finally working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

We continue to work to make sure that the authority and access to people, records, and places that the P&A and CAP agencies have remain strong and robust. We follow both regulations and legislation to make sure that nothing infringes on this strong authority. So far in 2019 nothing has been introduced. We also work to ensure that the Americans with Disabilities Act remains a strong civil rights law. Last Congress legislation was introduced (H.R. 620) that would have weakened the law. Representative Calvert has introduced an ADA notification bill that we will track. Finally, we also are working to ensure that the Home and Community Based Services rule implemented in the Obama Administration remains strong and not undercut by changes in regulation or law.

Working to improve and phase out the sub-minimum wage (section 14(c)) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the TIME Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports Finally working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with psychiatric disability.

NDRN's work here focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also, exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working to get legislation reintroduced to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster reliefs efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak for Amtrak to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at at the Amtrak re-authorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

Working against the repeal of the Affordable CAre Act (ACA) Also arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the Home and Community Based Services rule.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN now is also focused on implementation of the new program for P)&As to monitor representative payees. Re-authorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, we are working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid that were part of the ACA. Working to ensure P&As receive death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for people with disabilities. Fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid. Opposing efforts to impose work requirements on the Medicaid program. Working to extend funding for the Money Follows the Person program.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally,m working the re-authorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs

NDRN's main focus in on the Protection and Advocacy (P&A and Client Assistance Program (CAP) funding contained in the Labor/ HHS / Appropriations bill. We are advocating for increases in those programs to reflect the increased workload of our members in the FY 20 appropriations process. We also advocate for increases in programs that support people with disabilities in both the Labor/HHS appropriations bill, but also in other appropriations bills like THUD or CJS. We are also working to end or mitigate the effect of the sequester through raising the budget caps.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with psychiatric disability.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster reliefs efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

NDRN in this are afocuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN now is also focused on implementation of the new program for P)&As to monitor representative payees. Re-authorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, we are working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy system in the Native American population and the benefit the P&As could bring to issue for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the P&A system to be used to help address these issues and problems.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak for Amtrak to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at at the Amtrak re-authorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

NDRN's main focus in on the Protection and Advocacy (P&A and Client Assistance Program (CAP) funding contained in the Labor/ HHS / Appropriations bill. We are advocating for increases in those programs to reflect the increased workload of our members in the FY 20 appropriations process. We also advocate for increases in programs that support people with disabilities in both the Labor/HHS appropriations bill, but also in other appropriations bills like THUD or CJS. We are also working to end or mitigate the effect of the sequester through raising the budget caps.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid that were part of the ACA. Working to ensure P&As receive death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for people with disabilities. Fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid. Opposing efforts to impose work requirements on the Medicaid program. Working to extend funding for the Money Follows the Person program.

NDRN's work here focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also, exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working to get legislation reintroduced to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

Working to improve and phase out the sub-minimum wage (section 14(c)) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the TIME Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports Finally working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

Working against the repeal of the Affordable CAre Act (ACA) Also arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the Home and Community Based Services rule.

We continue to work to make sure that the authority and access to people, records, and places that the P&A and CAP agencies have remain strong and robust. We follow both regulations and legislation to make sure that nothing infringes on this strong authority. So far in 2019 nothing has been introduced. We also work to ensure that the Americans with Disabilities Act remains a strong civil rights law. Last Congress legislation was introduced (H.R. 620) that would have weakened the law. So far this Congress nothing has been introduced in Congress negatively impacting the ADA. Finally, we also are working to ensure that the Home and Community Based Services rule implemented in the Obama Administration remains strong and not undercut by changes in regulation or law.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy system in the Native American population and the benefit the P&As could bring to issue for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the P&A system to be used to help address these issues and problems.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally,m working the re-authorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster reliefs efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with psychiatric disability.

Working to improve and phase out the sub-minimum wage (section 14(c)) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the TIME Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports Finally working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak for Amtrak to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at at the Amtrak re-authorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

NDRN's main focus in on the Protection and Advocacy (P&A and Client Assistance Program (CAP) funding contained in the Labor/ HHS / Appropriations bill. We are advocating for increases in those programs to reflect the increased workload of our members. We also advocate for increases in programs that support people with disabilities in both the Labor/HHS appropriations bill, but also in other appropriations bills like THUD or CJS.

NDRN's work here focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also, exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working to get legislation reintroduced to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid that were part of the ACA. Working to ensure P&As receive death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for people with disabilities. Fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid. Opposing efforts to impose work requirements on the Medicaid program. Working to extend funding for the Money Follows the Person program.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid changes that were part of the ACA. Also working on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability. Additionally, with the ORR issues occurring with separated children, we have had discussions with both the Administration and the Hill about P&A access to these facilities and funding to do this work.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN now focused on the implementation of the new program for P&As to monitor representative payees. Reauthorization and increased funding of the PABSS program is also a priority. and in Finally, working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

NDRN remains focused on legislative fixes to ensure P&A access and authority remain strong and vibrant and is not reduced or diminished. We opposed the Goodlatte bill to reduce the Network's authority on class actions. We also worked to ensure the regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living remains reflective of what people with disabilities want and desire. Finally, We continued to work to ensure that the American with Disabilities Act is not limited in its authority and coverage for people with disabilities, specifically against bills like the ADA Notification Act, HR 620. Focus has shifted to the Senate following House passage of H.R. 620.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak to use to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

Working against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Also arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Looking to ensure the continuation of funding for the Money Follows the Person Program and that the spousal impoverishment rule does not negatively impact individuals and their Medicaid services. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based services rule.

In the fourth quarter of 2018, NDRN's focus turned to Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations as FY 2019 appropriations for the P&A / CAP Network was finished by the start of the Fiscal Year on October 1, 2018. The FY 20 work will continue to make the case for increases for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. But since other aspects of the FY 2019 appropriations was not done, we also continued to work in coalition for other programs for individuals with disabilities. While a budget agreement was reached that limited the impact of sequestration for FY 18 and 19, we know it can come back in FY 20 so we will continue to work to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit the Protection and Advocacy System could bring to issues for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the Protection and Advocacy system to be used to help address these issues and problems. Finally, working to get direct funding to the P&A system to help the 57 agencies serve this population.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to use to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid changes that were part of the ACA. Also working on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid.

Working against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Also arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based services rule.

NDRN's work here is focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working on legislation, H.R. 1712, to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit the Protection and Advocacy System could bring to issues for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the Protection and Advocacy system to be used to help address these issues and problems. Finally, working to get direct funding to the P&A system to help the 57 agencies serve this population.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak to use to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to use to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

Working to improve and phase outthe sub-minimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the TIME Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

In the third quarter of 2018, NDRN's focus remained on getting increased appropriations in the FY 19 omnibus for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. We also continued to work in coalition for increases in overall health care (including substance use and mental health treatment) funding, education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. While a budget agreement was reached that limited the impact f sequestration earlier this year, we continued to work to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN now focused on the implementation of the new program for P&As to monitor representative payees. Reauthorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN now focused on the implementation of the new program for P&As to monitor representative payees. Reauthorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak to use to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

NDRN continued to work for legislative fixes to ensure P&A access and authority remain strong and vibrant. We also worked to ensure the regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living remains reflective of what people with disabilities want and desire. We also continued to work to ensure that the American with Disabilities Act is not limited in its authority and coverage for people with disabilities, specifically against bills like the ADA Notification Act, HR 620. Focus here shifted to the Senate following House passage of H.R. 620. Finally, with the passage of HR 4547 earlier this year, NDRN focused on the implementation of this new representative payee monitoring program by providing updates to the Hill and working with the Social Security Administration.

In the second quarter of 2018, NDRN's focus turned to getting increased appropriations in the FY 19 omnibus for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. We also continued to work in coalition for increases in overall health care (including substance use and mental health treatment) funding, education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. While a budget agreement was reached that limited the impact f sequestration earlier this year, we continued to work to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to use to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit the Protection and Advocacy System could bring to issues for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the Protection and Advocacy system to be used to help address these issues and problems. Finally, working to get direct funding to the P&A system to help the 57 agencies serve this population.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid changes that were part of the ACA. Also working on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid.

NDRN's work here is focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working on legislation, H.R. 1712, to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

Working to improve and phase outthe sub-minimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the TIME Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

Working against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Also arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based services rule.

As 2018 began, NDRN focused our work on getting increased appropriations in the FY 18 omnibus for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. We also continued to work in coalition for increases in overall health care (including substance use and mental health treatment) funding, education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, working to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit the Protection and Advocacy System could bring to issues for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the Protection and Advocacy system to be used to help address these issues and problems. Finally, working to get direct funding to the P&A system to help the 57 agencies serve this population.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid changes that were part of the ACA. Also working on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN was also focused on creating a system where the P&As can help Social Security monitor Representative Payees. This was contained in legislation HR 4547 that passed Congress in the first quarter of 2018. Reauthorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

NDRN continued to work for legislative fixes to ensure P&A access and authority remain strong and vibrant. We also worked to ensure the regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living remains reflective of what people with disabilities want and desire. We also continued to work to ensure that the American with Disabilities Act is not limited in its authority and coverage for people with disabilities, specifically against bills like the ADA Notification Act, HR 620. Focus here shifted to the Senate following House passage of H.R. 620. Finally, we advocated in the House and Senate for the passage of HR 4547 which would create a new Protection and Advocacy program to monitor representative payees. This legislation passed both Houses of Congress in the first quarter of 2018.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit the Protection and Advocacy System could bring to issues for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the Protection and Advocacy system to be used to help address these issues and problems. Finally, working to get direct funding to the P&A system to help the 57 agencies serve this population.

Working against the repeal of the ACA through the budget reconciliation process, including the House AHCA bill and the Senate Graham-Cassidy bills. Following the defeat of these bills we continue to reach out to make sure that they did not move forward at the end of 2017. Arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based services rule.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak to use to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

As 2017 came to a close, NDRN focused our work on getting increased appropriations in FY 18 for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. We also continued to work in coalition for increases in overall health care (including substance use and mental health treatment) funding, education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, working to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to use to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

NDRN's work here is focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working on legislation, H.R. 1712, to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

Working to improve and phase outthe sub-minimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the TIME Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid changes that were part of the ACA. Also working on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit the Protection and Advocacy System could bring to issues for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the Protection and Advocacy system to be used to help address these issues and problems. Finally, working to get direct funding to the P&A system to help the 57 agencies serve this population.

In 2017 in this issue, NDRN continued to work to increase appropriations in FY 18 for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. We also continued to work in coalition for increases in overall health care (including substance use and mental health treatment) funding, education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, working to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak to use to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN was also focused on creating a system where the P&As can help Social Security monitor Representative Payees. Reauthorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

Working against the repeal of the ACA through the budget reconciliation process, including the House AHCA bill and the Senate Graham-Cassidy bills. Arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based services rule.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid changes that were part of the ACA. Also working on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability.

In 2017, NDRN continued to work for legislative fixes to ensure P&A access and authority remain strong and vibrant. We also worked to ensure the regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living remains reflective of what people with disabilities want and desire. Finally, we continue to work to ensure that the American with Disabilities Act is not limited in its authority and coverage for people with disabilities, specifically against bills like the ADA Notification Act, HR 620.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak to use to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

Working against the repeal of the ACA through the budget reconciliation process, including the House AHCA bill and the Senate Graham-Cassidy bills. Arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based services rule.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Finally, working to enact a source of direct funding for the P&As in declared emergency areas to be able to use to address issues impacting people with disabilities.

Trying to get the Protection and Advocacy agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability.

Working to maintain regulations and guidance on Medicare and Medicaid changes that were part of the ACA. Also working on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to cut funding for or block grant Medicaid.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN was also focused on creating a system where the P&As can help Social Security monitor Representative Payees. Reauthorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit the Protection and Advocacy System could bring to issues for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the Protection and Advocacy system to be used to help address these issues and problems. Finally, working to get direct funding to the P&A system to help the 57 agencies serve this population.

In 2017, NDRN continued to work for legislative fixes to ensure P&A access and authority remain strong and vibrant. We also worked to ensure the regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living remains reflective of what people with disabilities want and desire. Finally, we continue to work to ensure that the American with Disabilities Act is not limited in its authority and coverage for people with disabilities, specifically against bills like the ADA Notification Act, HR 620.

In 2017 in this issue, NDRN continued to work to increase appropriations for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. We also continued to work in coalition for increases in overall health care (including substance use and mental health treatment) funding, education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, working to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

NDRN's work here is focused on ensuring that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally we have been working on legislation, H.R. 1712, to create a demonstration project and funding for P&As to monitor veteran facilities, specifically focused on veterans with mental health or substance use issues.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

NDRN's work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

In 2017, NDRN continued to work for legislative fixes to ensure P&A access and authority remain strong and vibrant. We also worked to ensure the regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living remains reflective of what people with disabilities want and desire. Finally, we continue to work to ensure that the American with Disabilities Act is not limited in its authority and coverage for people with disabilities, specifically bills like the ADA Notification Act, HR 620.

NDRN in this area focuses on retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Additionally we work on legislation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. NDRN was also focused on creating a system where the P&As can help Social Security monitor Representative Payees. Reauthorization of the PABSS program is also a priority. Finally, working to beat back attempts to cut SSDI or unemployment insurance for people that receive both benefits.

Trying to get the Protection and Access agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit the System could bring to issues for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the Protection and Advocacy system to be used to help address these issues and problems. Finally, working to get direct funding to the P&A system to help the 57 agencies serve this population.

In this issue area NDRN works on ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically we ask for increased funding for Amtrak to use to address accessibility issues. We are also looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

In 2017 in his issue, NDRN continued to work to increase appropriations for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. We also continued to work in coalition for increases in overall health care (including substance use and mental health treatment) funding, education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, working to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

Working against the repeal of the ACA through the budget reconciliation process, including the House AHCA bill and the Senate Graham-Cassidy bills. Arguing against the changing of the positive impact of the ACA through regulations and executive orders. Finally, pushing back against proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based rule.

Working to improve and abolish the sub-minimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act through legislation like the TIME Act. Also looking at other ways to end sub-minimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities through better services and supports. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight and enforcement of the 14(c) program.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit the System could bring to issues for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the Protection and Advocacy system to be used to help address these issues and problems.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authorities. Also, we continue to work to ensure that the American with Disabilities Act is not limited in its authority and coverage for people with disabilities, specifically bills like the ADA Notification Act. Finally, we are looking to ensure that the civil rights of people with mental illness are protected and not rolled back by legislation, such as in H.R. 2646

Following the implementation of the ACA focused specifically on issues that effect individuals with disabilities like non-discrimination, an what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focus on is making long-term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to defund health care reform and make modifications to the law. Finally, pushes to make proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based rule.

Trying to get the Protection and Access agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

Working to improve and abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at other ways to end subminimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of the 14(c) program.

Appropriations and budget issues for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically, advocating for increases in the FY 17 appropriations cycle and beginning to think about FY 18. We also are working for increases in overall health care (including substance use and mental health treatment) funding, education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, working to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

Retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. The creation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. Creating a system where the P&As can help Social Security and Representative Payee issues. Reauthorization of the PABSS program. Finally, working to address the shortfall in the SSDI trust fund and beat back attempts to cut SSDI or UI for people that receive both benefits.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Working to ensure that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access of the P&As and CAPs to veteran facilities. Finally looking at creating a P&A program focused on veterans.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authorities. Also, we continue to work to ensure that the American with Disabilities Act is not limited in its authority and coverage for people with disabilities. Finally, we are looking to ensure that the civil rights of people with mental illness are protected and not rolled back by legislation, such as in H.R. 2646

Following the implementation of the ACA focused specifically on issues that effect individuals with disabilities like non-discrimination, an what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focus on is making long-term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to defund health care reform and make modifications to the law. Finally, pushes to make proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based rule.

Working to improve and abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at other ways to end subminimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of the 14(c) program.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit the System could bring to issues for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the Protection and Advocacy system to be used to help address these issues and problems.

Trying to get the Protection and Access agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Appropriations and budget issues for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically, advocating for increases in the FY 17 appropriations cycle. We also are working for increases in overall health care (including substance use and mental health treatment) funding, education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, working to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

our work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. The creation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. Creating a system where the P&As can help Social Security and Representative Payee issues. Reauthorization of the PABSS program. Finally, working to address the shortfall in the SSDI trust fund and beat back attempts to cut SSDI or UI for people that receive both benefits.

Ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Following the implementation of the ACA focused specifically on issues that effect individuals with disabilities like non-discrimination, an what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focus on is making long-term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to defund health care reform and make modifications to the law. Finally, pushes to make proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based rule.

Ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

our work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Trying to get the Protection and Access agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability.

Appropriations and budget issues for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically, advocating for increases in the FY 17 appropriations cycle. We also are working for increases in overall health care (including substance use and mental health treatment) funding, education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, working to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

Retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. The creation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. Creating a system where the P&As can help Social Security and Representative Payee issues. Reauthorization of the PABSS program. Finally, working to address the shortfall in the SSDI trust fund and beat back attempts to cut SSDI or UI for people that receive both benefits.

Working to improve and abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at other ways to end subminimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of the 14(c) program.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit the System could bring to issues for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the Protection and Advocacy system to be used to help address these issues and problems.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit the System could bring to issues for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the Protection and Advocacy system to be used to help address these issues and problems.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Working to make sure that the Air Carrier Access Act would allow private lawsuits and that air travel is accessible to people with a disability.

Working on Medicare and Medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also working on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint, Also working to ensure that regulations on these issues are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid.

Working to ensure that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access of the P&As and CAPs to veteran facilities. Finally looking at creating a P&A program focused on veterans.

Working to improve and abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at other ways to end subminimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of the 14(c) program.

our work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Trying to get the Protection and Access agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability.

Ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

Retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. The creation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. Creating a system where the P&As can help Social Security and Representative Payee issues. Reauthorization of the PABSS program. Finally, working to address the shortfall in the SSDI trust fund and beat back attempts to cut SSDI or UI for people that receive both benefits.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authorities. Also, we continue to work to ensure that the American with Disabilities Act is not limited in its authority and coverage for people with disabilities. Finally, we are looking to ensure that the civil rights of people with mental illness are protected and not rolled back by legislation, such as in H.R. 2646

Retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. The creation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. Creating a system where the P&As can help Social Security and Representative Payee issues. Reauthorization of the PABSS program. Finally, working to address the shortfall in the SSDI trust fund and beat back attempts to cut SSDI or UI for people that receive both benefits.

Following the implementation of the ACA focused specifically on issues that effect individuals with disabilities like non-discrimination, an what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focus on is making long-term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to defund health care reform and make modifications to the law. Finally, pushes to make proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based rule.

Working on Medicare and Medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also working on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint, Also working to ensure that regulations on these issues are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid.

our work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Appropriations and budget issues for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically, advocating for increases in the FY 16 appropriations cycle. We also are working for increases in overall health care (including substance use and mental health treatment) funding, education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, working to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

Working to improve and abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at other ways to end subminimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of the 14(c) program.

Trying to get the Protection and Access agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

Working on Medicare and Medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also working on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint, Also working to ensure that regulations on these issues are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid.

Retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. The creation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. Creating a system where the P&As can help Social Security and Representative Payee issues. Reauthorization of the PABSS program. Finally, working to address the shortfall in the SSDI trust fund and beat back attempts to cut SSDI or UI for people that receive both benefits.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit the System could bring to issues for Native Americans with disabilities. Most specifically focused on the education issues faced by Native Americans with disabilities and trying to get the Protection and Advocacy system to be used to help address these issues and problems.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authorities. Also, we continue to work to ensure that the American with Disabilities Act is not limited in its authority and coverage for people with disabilities. Finally, we are looking to ensure that the civil rights of people with mental illness are protected and not rolled back by legislation, such as Title 8 of H.R. 2646

our work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Working to improve and abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at other ways to end subminimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of the 14(c) program.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

Following the implementation of the ACA focused specifically on issues that effect individuals with disabilities like non-discrimination, an what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focus on is making long-term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to defund health care reform and make modifications to the law. Finally, pushes to make proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based rule.

Working to improve and abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at other ways to end subminimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of the 14(c) program.

our work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authorities. Also, we continue to work to ensure that the American with Disabilities Act is not limited in its authority and coverage for people with disabilities. Finally, we are looking to ensure that the civil rights of people with mental illness are protected and not rolled back by legislation, such as Title 8 of H.R. 2646

Appropriations and budget issues for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically, advocating for increases in the FY 16 appropriations cycle. We also are working for increases in overall health care (including substance use and mental health treatment) funding, education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, working to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

Following the implementation of the ACA focused specifically on issues that effect individuals with disabilities like non-discrimination, an what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focus on is making long-term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to defund health care reform and make modifications to the law. Finally, pushes to make proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based rule.

Trying to get the Protection and Access agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. The creation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. Creating a system where the P&As can help Social Security and Representative Payee issues. Reauthorization of the PABSS program. Finally, working to address the shortfall in the SSDI trust fund and beat back attempts to cut SSDI or UI for people that receive both benefits.

our work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

Working to ensure that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access of the P&As and CAPs to veteran facilities. Finally looking at creating a P&A program focused on veterans.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Retirement and financial security issues for individuals with disabilities. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. The creation and regulations for the ABLE accounts. Creating a system where the P&As can help Social Security and Representative Payee issues. Reauthorization of the PABSS program. Finally, working to address the shortfall in the SSDI trust fund and beat back attempts to cut SSDI or UI for people that receive both benefits.

Trying to get the Protection and Access agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability.

Working on Medicare and Medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also working on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint, Also working to ensure that regulations on these issues are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid.

Appropriations and budget issues for the Protection and Advocacy programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically, ensuring that the FY 15 money is released in a timely fashion to the agencies following completion of the FY 15 appropriations process. Then we started advocating for increases in the FY 16 appropriations cycle. We also are working for increases in overall health care (including substance use and mental health treatment) funding, education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, working to get rid of the negative effects of sequestration on non discretionary defense budgets.

Working to improve and abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at other ways to end subminimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of the 14(c) program.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authorities. Also, we continue to work to ensure that the American with Disabilities Act is not limited in its authority and coverage for people with disabilities. Finally, we are looking to ensure that the civil rights of people with mental illness are protected and not rolled back by legislation.

Working to ensure that veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civil life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access of the P&As and CAPs to veteran facilities. Finally looking at creating a P&A program focused on veterans.

Trying to get the Protection and Access agencies access to the immigration system in order to help immigrants and detainees with disabilities have an advocate to ensure they are receiving the services and supports they should be getting. This is especially true for those with a psychiatric disability.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Following the implementation of the ACA focused specifically on issues that effect individuals with disabilities like non-discrimination, an what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focus on is making long-term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to defund health care reform and make modifications to the law. Finally, pushes to make proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare along with the home and community based rule.

our work here is focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment in competitive, integrated environments. Working to ensure that the employment needs of individuals with disabilities are considered in federal employment. Finally, working on the reauthorizations of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Working to improve and abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at other ways to end subminimum wage and / or segregated employment of people with disabilities. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of the 14(c) program.

Working on Medicare and Medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also working on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint, Also working to ensure that regulations on these issues are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid.

Ensuring that Amtrak finally is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Specifically looking at the Amtrak reauthorization to see how we can make this goal a reality.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA. Also looking to ensure the civil rights of people with mental illness and that legislation like HR 3717 that would negatively impact this population is changed.

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders

A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Looking at Amtrak reauthorization to force them to comply with the mandates of the ADA.

Trying to add the Protection and Advocacy into the Immigration Reform bill and ensure counsel for those with psychiatric disabilities detained in immigration detention facilities.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focused specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focus on is the making long term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. The ABLE Act too. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focused on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit they could bring to issues for native Americans with disabilities if there was increased, focused funding on this population.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 15 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestration and its impact on funding.

Our work here was focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focused specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focus on is the making long term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Trying to add the Protection and Advocacy into the Immigration Reform bill and ensure counsel for those with psychiatric disabilities detained in immigration detention facilities. Also working to get P&As access to federal facilities and funding to help address the influx of unaccompanied children coming to the southern border.

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focused on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA. Finally, working to ensure the civil rights of individuals with psychiatric disabilities and that federal mental health legislation respects their civil rights, including opposing H.R. 3717 and its negative effect on the mental health system,

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA. Also looking to ensure the civil rights of people with mental illness and that legislation like HR 3717 that would negatively impact this population is changed.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Working on Medicare and Medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations on these issues are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid or other changes.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 15 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestration and its impact on funding.

Trying to add the Protection and Advocacy into the Immigration Reform bill and ensure counsel for those with psychiatric disabilities detained in immigration detention facilities.

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focused on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focused specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focus on is the making long term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit they could bring to issues for native Americans with disabilities if there was increased, focused funding on this population.

Trying to add the Protection and Advocacy into the Immigration Reform bill and ensure counsel for those with psychiatric disabilities detained in immigration detention facilities.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. The ABLE Act too. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program

Working on Medicare and Medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations on these issues are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid or other changes.

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focused on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA. Also looking to ensure the civil rights of people with mental illness and that legislation like HR 3717 that would negatively impact this population is changed.

A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Looking at Amtrak reauthorization to force them to comply with the mandates of the ADA.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit they could bring to issues for native Americans with disabilities if there was increased, focused funding on this population.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 15 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestration and its impact on funding.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focused specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focus on is the making long term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Trying to add the Protection and Advocacy into the Immigration Reform bill and ensure counsel for those with psychiatric disabilities detained in immigration detention facilities.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focused specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focus on is the making long term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 15 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestration and its impact on funding.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. The ABLE Act too. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program

Working on Medicare and Medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations on these issues are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid or other changes.

Our work here was focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Raising the profile of the Protection and Advocacy System in the Native American population and the benefit they could bring to issues for native Americans with disabilities if there was increased, focused funding on this population.

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders

A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Looking at Amtrak reauthorization to force them to comply with the mandates of the ADA.

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.

A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Looking at Amtrak reauthorization to force them to comply with the mandates of the ADA.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focuss on is the making long term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living. Opposition to legislation like H.R. 3717 limiting P&A authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA. Finally, working to ensure the civil rights of individuals with psychiatric disabilities and that federal mental health legislation respects their civil rights

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Work on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability ratified.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 15 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestion and its impact on funding.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 15 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestration and its impact on funding.

Our work here was focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA. Finally, working to ensure the civil rights of individuals with psychiatric disabilities and that federal mental health legislation respects their civil rights, including opposing H.R. 3717 and its negative effect on the mental health system,

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program

Working on Medicare and Medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations on these issues are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with Medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid or other changes.

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focused on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders

Trying to add the Protection and Advocacy into the Immigration Reform bill and ensure counsel for those with psychiatric disabilities detained in immigration detention facilities.

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 14 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestion and its impact on funding.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focuss on is the making long term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program

A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Looking at Amtrak reauthorization to force them to comply with the mandates of the ADA.

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 14 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestion and its impact on funding.

A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Looking at Amtrak reauthorization to force them to comply with the mandates of the ADA.

Working on medicare and medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations on these issues are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid or other changes.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focuss on is the making long term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 14 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestion and its impact on funding. Finally, we continued to advocate for release of FY 13 funding.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focuss on is the making long term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program

A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Looking at Amtrak reauthorization to force them to comply with the mandates of the ADA.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program

Working on medicare and medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations on these issues are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid or other changes.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focuss on is the making long term services and supports affordable. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also worked on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focuss on is the CLASS Act. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 13 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestion and the debt ceiling and impact on funding. Finally, we continued discussions around the FY 14 budget.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program

Working on medicare and medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations on these issues are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid or other changes.

Stoping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and legislation in both the House and Senate to create federal standards on the use of restraint and seclusion. Regulations to implement IDEA and NCLB. Legislation to reauthorize ESEA and IDEA. Definition of Highly Qualified teacher and creation of a Education Protection and advocacy program

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also worked on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focuss on is the CLASS Act. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits.

Stoping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and legislation in both the House and Senate to create federal standards on the use of restraint and seclusion. Regulations to implement IDEA and NCLB. Legislation to reauthorize ESEA and IDEA. Definition of Highly Qualified teacher and creation of a Education Protection and advocacy program.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focuss on is the CLASS Act. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 13 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, we continued discussions around the FY 14 budget.

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits.

Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focuss on is the CLASS Act. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 13 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, we continued discussions around the FY 14 budget.

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also worked on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA

Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.

Working on medicare and medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations on these issues are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid or other changes.

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits.

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, and what is in the covered package, exchanges. One issue we continue to focuss on is the CLASS Act. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare and home and community based services.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically looking at FY 13 Appropriations bills and making sure FY 12 appropriations are disbursed properly. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, we disscussed the FY 13 President's Budget as well as started discussions around the FY 14 budget.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also worked on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also began to discuss the ADA notification bills in Congress

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, what is in the covered package, exchanges, and corporate wellness programs. One issue we really focussed on was the CLASS Act that would create a voluntary long-term insurance program. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare.

Working on medicare and medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations from the new Administration are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid or other changes.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, what is in the covered pakage, exchanges, and corporate wellness programs. One issue we really focussed on was the CLASS Act that would create a voluntary long-term insurance program. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare.

Working on medicare and medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations from the new Administration are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid or other changes.

Working on making buses, trains, and airlines accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is up this year and they want another extension. Beginning work on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps indiviudals with disabilitis

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Specifically looking at FY 12 Appropriations bills and discussions around the debt ceiling. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, starting to have discussions around the FY 13 President's Budget.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues.

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means.

Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, what is in the covered pakage, exchanges, and corporate wellness programs. One issue we really focussed on was the CLASS Act that would create a voluntary long-term insurance program. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare.

working on making buses, trains, and airlines accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is up this year and they want another extension. Beginning work on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps indiviudals with disabilitis

Working on medicare and medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations from the new Administration are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid or other changes.

Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues.

Working on medicare and medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations from the new Administration are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities. Also fighting proposals to block grant Medicaid or other changes.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Specifically looking at FY 12 Appropriations bills and discussions around the debt ceiling. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means.

Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.

working on making buses, trains, and airlines accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is up this year and they want another extension. Beginning work on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps indiviudals with disabilitis

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities.

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means.

Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, what is in the covered pakage, exchanges, and corporate wellness programs. One issue we really focussed on was the CLASS Act that would create a voluntary long-term insurance program. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law. Finally proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare.

Implementation of the ADA, Title I, II, and II regulations to ensure that they are good for individuals with a disability, potential legislative fixes to address bad 4th and 7th Circuit decisions concerning P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues.

Appropriations Issues for the Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding) and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities.

Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in House Counterpart to S. 678. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues.

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, what is in the covered pakage, corporate wellness programs. One issue we really focussed on was the CLASS Act that would create a voluntary long-term insurance program. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.

working on making buses, trains, and airlines accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is up this year and they want another extension.

Stoping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools (H.R. 4247 and S. 2860 and S. 3895). Regulations to implement IDEA and NCLB. Legislation to reauthorize NCLB and IDEA. Race to the top regulations, and creation of a special education Protection and advocacy program.

Working on medicare and medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations from the new Administration are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities.

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, what is in the covered pakage, corporate wellness programs. One issue we really focussed on was the CLASS Act that would create a voluntary long-term insurance program. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law.

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through stimulus payments, federal employment, and other means.

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act.

Appropriations Issues for the Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities.

Stoping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools (H.R. 4247 and S. 2860 and S. 3895). Regulations to implement IDEA and NCLB. Legislation to reauthorize NCLB and IDEA. Race to the top regulations, and creation of a education Protection and advocacy program.

Working on medicare and medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations from the new Administration are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.

Working on medicare and medicaid as parts of implementing the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations from the new Administration are helpful for individuals with disabilities. Raising concerns with medicaid funding being used to support segregated employment, or non-community living situations for individuals with disabilities.

Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities.

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through stimulus payments, federal employment, and other means.

working on making buses, trains, and airlines accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is up this year and they want another extension.

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment

Appropriations Issues for the Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding) and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, what is in the covered pakage, corporate wellness programs. One issue we really focussed on was the CLASS Act that would create a voluntary long-term insurance program. Also following legislative proposals to fund or defund health care reform and make modifications to the existing law.

Stoping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools (H.R. 4247 and S. 2860 and S. 3895). Regulations to implement IDEA and NCLB. Legislation to reauthorize NCLB and IDEA. Race to the top regulations, and creation of a special education Protection and advocacy program.

Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in House Counterpart to S. 678. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues.

Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in House Counterpart to S. 678. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues.

Appropriations Issues for the Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding) and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.

Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues.

Following the implementation of health care reform legislation focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, what is in the covered pakage, corporate wellness programs. One issue we really focussed on was the CLASS Act that would create a voluntary long-term insurance program. Also worked on following the implementation of the Genetic Nondiscrimination Act and mental health parity laws in regulations.

working on making buses, trains, and airlines accessible for individuals with a disability. This quarter a lot of attention was on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is up this year and they want another extension.

Appropriations Issues for the Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding) and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues.

working on making buses, trains, and airlines accessible for individuals with a disability. This quarter a lot of attention was on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is up this year and they want another extension.

Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in S. 678. We also began to work on advocating for the juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in the House reauthorization bill.

Health care reform legislation moving through Congress focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, what is in the covered pakage, corporate wellness programs. One issue we really focussed on was the CLASS Act that would create a voluntary long-term insurance program. Also worked on following the implementation of the Genetic Nondiscrimination Act and mental health parity laws in regulations.

Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.

Working on medicare and medicaid as parts of the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint. Also working to ensure that regulations from the new Administration are helpful for individuals with disabilities.

Implementation of the Hate Crimes Act, ADA Title I, II, and II regulations to ensure that they are good for individuals with a disability, Against H.R. 1255, potential legislative fixes to address bad 4th and 7th Circuit decisions concerning P&A Access, regulations implementing the mental health parity legislaion.

Emergency Management and disabilities

Budget and Appropriations for P&A and CAP programs

Working to help veterans with disabilities get the services and supports they deserve.

Reducing Restraint and Seclusion in Schools, IDEA Reauthorization

Hate Crimes Prevention Act

Stopping use of restraint and seclusion in schools. IDEA and NCLB Regulations. Race to the Top Rgulations. Creation of an education P&A

Working to increase P&A access to natural disaster relief efforts to help individuals with a disability.

Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through stimulus payments, federal employment, and other means.

Passage and Implementation of Hate Crimes legislation that adds disability to the list of covered individuals. ADA regulations, Against H.R. 1255, Addressing bad 4th and 7th Circuit Decisions around P&A access, regulations for Genetic Non-Discrimination Act.

Work to abolish or improve the sub minimum wage program.

Health care reform legislation moving through Congress focussed specifically on issues that effect individuals with a disability like non-discrimination, what is in the covered pakage, corporate wellness programs. One issue we really focussed on was the CLASS Act that would create a voluntary long-term insurance program. Could also add the Genetic Nondiscrimination Act regulations.

Working on medicare and medicaid as parts of the health care reform legislation. Also work on P&As receiving death reports as it relates to the use of seclusion and restraint.

Emergency Management Issues for Individuals with disabilities. Ensuring that Homeland Security and legislators understand the specific issues and needs that need to be addressed to fully help this population of individuals.

Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues.

Budget and Appropriations for the P&A and CAP Programs

Social Security Issues

hate crimes, ada, and against the barney frank bill

hate crimes, ada, and against the barney frank bill

Budget and Appropriations for P&A and CAP programs

Appropriations and Economic Recovery Funds for P&A / CAP Programs and Fiscal Year 2010 budget issues for P&A / CAP Programs

Working to help veterans with disabilities get the services and supports they deserve.

Making sure FEMA considers the needs of individuals with disabilities as they plan for disaster prepardness and emergencies.

FY 2009 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill regarding emergency prepardness for people with disabilities.

Juvenile Justice and Delinquincy Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2008 (S. 3155). This bill would reauthorize juvenile justice programs. Our efforts focused on additional services and supports for juveniles with disabilities and on the creation of a P&A program focussed on juvenile justice issues.

Juvenile Justice and Delinquincy Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2008 (S. 3155). This bill would reauthorize juvenile justice programs. Our efforts focused on additional services and supports for juveniles with disabilities and on the creation of a P&A program focussed on juvenile justice issues.

FY 2009 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill regarding emergency prepardness for people with disabilities.

ADA Restoration Act/ADA Amendments Act (H.R. 3195/H.Res. 1299/S. 1881). Work undertaken to refine and clarify the definition of disability in the effort to put the end to negative Supreme Court decisions. H.R. 3995 -- To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident. Efforts in opposition to this bill which would impinge on the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Currently, and in the future, NDRN will work on a variety of issues related to numerous programs of importance to children and adults with disabilities and their families. In addition, NDRN works for the reauthorization of Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance programs and adequate funding for these programs.

Currently, and in the future, NDRN will work on a variety of issues related to numerous programs of importance to children and adults with disabilities and their families. In addition, NDRN works for the reauthorization of Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance programs and adequate funding for these programs.

Currently, and in the future, NDRN will work on a variety of issues related to numerous programs of importance to children and adults with disabilities and their families. In addition, NDRN works for the reauthorization of Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance programs and adequate funding for these programs.

Currently, and in the future, NDRN will work on a variety of issues related to numerous programs of importance to children and adults with disabilities and their families. In addition, NDRN works for the reauthorization of Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance programs and adequate funding for these programs.

Currently, and in the future, NDRN will work on a variety of issues related to numerous programs of importance to children and adults with disabilities and their families. In addition, NDRN works for the reauthorization of Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance programs and adequate funding for these programs.

Currently, and in the future, NDRN will work on a variety of issues related to numerous programs of importance to children and adults with disabilities and their families. In addition, NDRN works for the reauthorization of Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance programs and adequate funding for these programs.

Disability issues related to emergency preparedness

Americans with Disabilities Restoration Act - H.R.3195/S.1818 H.R. 3995

Disability Issues re emergency preparedness Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act - H.R. 1684

Implementation of FY 2007 appropriations Implementation of Deficit Reduction Act FY 2008 Appropriations: H.R.3043/S.1710 L-HHS-ED; H.R. 3074/S.1789 Trans-HUD FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations bill

Implementation of Traumatic Brain Injury Act Mental Health Parity legislation H.R.1397/S.558 Reauthorization of TBI Act - H.R.1418/S.793 Expanding the Promise of Individuals with Autism Act S.937 Preparation of Reauthorization of SAMHSA Act Preparation for introduction of Developmental Disabilities Class Act - S. 1758/H.R.3001 Act Reauthorization

Reauthorization of Workforce Investment Act and Rehabilitation Act - H.R. 3743 Funding for disability-related projects -- Office of Disability Employment Policy

Americans with Disabilities Restoration Act H.R.3195/S.1818 Voting bills, including H.R. 811 -- Voter Confidence and Increased Accountability Act of 2007 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 1592/S.1105 H.R. 3995

Preparation for reauthorization of No Child Left Behind Mental Health in Schools Act of 2007 - S.1392 College Cost Reduction and Access Act - H.R. 2667 College Cost Reducation and Affordability Act - H.R. 4137

FY 2008 Budget Resolution FY 2008 appropriations Implementation of FY 2007 appropriations Implementation of Deficit Reduction Act

Veterans Outreach Improvement Act, S. 1314 Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act of 2007, H.R. 1944 Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007, S. 1233 Traumatic Brain Injury Health Enhancement and Long-Term Support Act of 2007, H.R. 2199

Preparation for introduction of reauthorization of Developmental Disabilities Act Preparation for introduction of CLASS Act Mental Health Parity H.R. 1367 and S. 558 Expanding the Promise for Individuals With Autism Act of 2007, S. 937 Implementation of Traumatic Brain Injury Act Reauthorization of Traumatic Brain Injury Act H.R. 1418/S.793 Preparation for Introduction of SAMHSA Reauthorization

HUD implementation of current law HUD movement toward accomplishing provisions in VCA with Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Preparation for introduction of bill to revise and streamline Section 811 housing program

Disability issues re emergency preparedness Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, H.R. 1684

Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act (H.R. 27/S. 1021) Preparation for the reauthorization of the Randolph-Shepperd and Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act

FY 2007 Appropriations Implementation of FY 2006 Appropriations FY 2007 Budget Resolution Implementation of Deficit Reduction Act

Preparation for reauthorization of No Child Left Behind Prepartion for legislative to make fixes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act based on a number of negative court decisions.

Disability issues re emergency preparedness and recovery Reauthorization of the Stafford Act Department of Homeland Security FY 2007 Appropriations

Americans with Disabilities Act Implementation issues ADA Restoration Act (H.R. 6258) Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act (H.R. 1229/S.489) Various voting bills

Medicare Prescription drug implementation Medicaid cut proposals in FY 2006 Budget Reconciliation (S.1932) Family Opportunity Act (S.183/H.R. 1443) Medicare 75% rule regulations Association Health Plans legisltion Gainsharing provisions in S. 1932

Help America Vote Act Implementation Help America Vote Act funding Americans with Disabilities Act Implementation Fair Housing Amendments Act Implementation Section 504 Implementation ADA Notification Act (H.R. 2804) Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2005 (S.1145) Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2005 (H.R.2662)

FY 2006 appropriations Implementation of FY 2005 appropriations FY 2006 Budget Resolution FY 2006 Budget Reconciliation legislation (S.1932)

Reauthorization of Workforce Investment Act and Rehabilitation Act

Fy 2006 Appropriations -- L-HHS-ED & TTHUD Implementation of FY 2005 appropriations Fy 2006 budget resolution

Medicare prescriptioni drug plan implementation Medicaid cut proposals in FY 2006 Administration budget proposal and House and Senate budget bills Family Opportunity Act (S. 183/H.R. 1443) Medicare Home bound regulations Medicare 75% rule regulations Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act (S.1217/H.R.2869)