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Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2020 · second_quarter · 2A
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.
Stopping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and legislation in both House and Senate to create federal standards on the use of restraint and seclusion. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 116th Congress. Legislation reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, we are working on the implementation off ESSA as well arguing against rescinding the guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. w We are also working on testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other re-authorizations like the Hihger Education Act.
Source: Senate LDA
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.
Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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. Focus here shifted to the Senate following House passage of H.R. 620.
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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.
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
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
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.
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.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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.
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 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.
Stopping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and legislation in both House and Senate to create federal standards on the use of restraint and seclusion. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 116th Congress. Legislation reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, we are working on the implementation off ESSA as well arguing against rescinding the guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. w We are also working on testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other re-authorizations like the Hihger Education Act.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
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 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.
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.
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.
Stopping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and legislation in both House and Senate to create federal standards on the use of restraint and seclusion. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 116th Congress. Legislation reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, we are working on the implementation off ESSA as well arguing against rescinding the guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. w We are also working on testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other re-authorizations like the Hihger Education Act.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
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.
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.
Stopping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and legislation in both House and Senate to create federal standards on the use of restraint and seclusion. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 116th Congress. Legislation reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, we are working on the implementation off ESSA as well arguing against rescinding the guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. w We are also working on testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other re-authorizations like the Hihger Education Act.
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.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
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.
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.
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.
Stopping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and legislation in both House and Senate to create federal standards on the use of restraint and seclusion. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 116th Congress. Legislation reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, we are working on the implementation off ESSA as well arguing against rescinding the guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. w We are also working on testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other re-authorizations like the Hihger Education Act.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Stopping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and legislation in both House and Senate to create federal standards on the use of restraint and seclusion. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 116th Congress. Legislation reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, we are working on the implementation off ESSA as well arguing against rescinding the guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. w We are also working on testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other re-authorizations like the Hihger Education Act.
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.
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
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.
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.
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
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.
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
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.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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 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.
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
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.
Stopping 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. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 115th Congress. Legislation to reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, our focus turned to the implementation of ESSA through regulation and guidance, as well as arguing against the rescinding of guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other reauthorizations like the Higher Education Act and Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Stopping 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. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 115th Congress. Legislation to reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, our focus turned to the implementation of ESSA through regulation and guidance, as well as arguing against the rescinding of guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other reauthorizations like the Higher Education Act and Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
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.
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Stopping 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. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 115th Congress. Legislation to reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, our focus turned to the implementation of ESSA through regulation and guidance, as well as arguing against the rescinding of guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other reauthorizations like the Higher Education Act and Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
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.
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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. Focus here shifted to the Senate following House passage of H.R. 620.
Stopping 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. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 115th Congress. Legislation to reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, our focus turned to the implementation of ESSA through regulation and guidance, as well as arguing against the rescinding of guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other reauthorizations like the Higher Education Act and Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
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.
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
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.
Stopping 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. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 115th Congress. Legislation to reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, our focus turned to the implementation of ESSA through regulation and guidance, as well as arguing against the rescinding of guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other reauthorizations like the Higher Education Act and Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
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.
Stopping 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. Legislation to reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, our focus turned to the implementation of ESSA through regulation and guidance, as well as arguing against the rescinding of guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other re authorizations like the Higher Education Act and Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Stopping 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 Legislation to reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, our focus turned to the implementation of ESSA through regulation and guidance. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations.
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.
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
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
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
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
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
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.
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.
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2015 · fourth_quarter · 4A
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.
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.
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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.
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.
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
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.
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.
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
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.
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.
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
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.
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.
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 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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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.
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.
Stopping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and legislation in both House and Senate to create federal standards on the use of restraint and seclusion. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 116th Congress. Legislation reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, we are working on the implementation off ESSA as well arguing against rescinding the guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. w We are also working on testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other re-authorizations like the Hihger Education Act.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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.
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.
Stopping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and legislation in both House and Senate to create federal standards on the use of restraint and seclusion. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 116th Congress. Legislation reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, we are working on the implementation off ESSA as well arguing against rescinding the guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. w We are also working on testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other re-authorizations like the Hihger Education Act.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Stopping the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and legislation in both House and Senate to create federal standards on the use of restraint and seclusion. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 116th Congress. Legislation reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, we are working on the implementation off ESSA as well arguing against rescinding the guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. w We are also working on testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other re-authorizations like the Hihger Education Act.
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.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Stopping 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. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 115th Congress. Legislation to reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, our focus turned to the implementation of ESSA through regulation and guidance, as well as arguing against the rescinding of guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other reauthorizations like the Higher Education Act and Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
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 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.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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.
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.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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.
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.
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.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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.
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.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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 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.
Stopping 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. Working to get the Keeping All Students Safe Act from previous Congresses introduced in the 115th Congress. Legislation to reauthorize IDEA. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, our focus turned to the implementation of ESSA through regulation and guidance, as well as arguing against the rescinding of guidance and regulations we supported from the last Administration. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations. Finally, ensuring that disability provisions are infused in other reauthorizations like the Higher Education Act and Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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.
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 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 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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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
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.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Stopping 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 Legislation to reauthorize IDEA and ESEA. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations.
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.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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.
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.
Stopping 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 Legislation to reauthorize IDEA and ESEA. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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.
Stopping 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 Legislation to reauthorize IDEA and ESEA. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations.
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
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Stopping 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 Legislation to reauthorize IDEA and ESEA. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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
Stopping 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 Legislation to reauthorize IDEA and ESEA. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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.
Stopping 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 Legislation to reauthorize IDEA and ESEA. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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.
Stopping 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 Legislation to reauthorize IDEA and ESEA. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations.
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.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
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.
Stopping 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 Legislation to reauthorize IDEA and ESEA. Creation of a protection and advocacy program focused on education. We are also working on high stakes testing issues to ensure accessibility and accommodations.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office