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Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013
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. Opposition to legislation like H.R. 3717 limiting P&A authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA. Finally, working to ensure the civil rights of individuals with psychiatric disabilities and that federal mental health legislation respects their civil rights
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013
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
2014 · second_quarter · 2A
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 15 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestration and its impact on funding.
A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Looking at Amtrak reauthorization to force them to comply with the mandates of the ADA.
Source: Senate LDA
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA. Finally, working to ensure the civil rights of individuals with psychiatric disabilities and that federal mental health legislation respects their civil rights, including opposing H.R. 3717 and its negative effect on the mental health system,
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013
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 authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA. Finally, working to ensure the civil rights of individuals with psychiatric disabilities and that federal mental health legislation respects their civil rights, including opposing H.R. 3717 and its negative effect on the mental health system,
To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.
Client: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK · Firm: NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
Implementation of the Hate Crimes Act, ADA Title I, II, and II regulations to ensure that they are good for individuals with a disability, Against H.R. 1255, potential legislative fixes to address bad 4th and 7th Circuit decisions concerning P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living.
Our work here was focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.
Working to make sure that telecommunications systems and devices are accessible to people with disabilities.
Making sure legislation to reauthorize transportation programs includes the perspective of people with disabilities and making sure that things are accessible.
Working to ensure that a standard for safety and rescue devices on boats in the Coast Guard Reauthorization is as strong as possible and should maintain the requirement to keep people out of the water.
Trying to add the Protection and Advocacy into the Immigration Reform bill and ensure counsel for those with psychiatric disabilities detained in immigration detention facilities. Also working to get P&As access to federal facilities and funding to help address the influx of unaccompanied children coming to the southern border.
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focused on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Also looking at the overall JJDPA and other juvenile justice issues as they relate to individuals with disabilities. Finally, criminal justice issues as it relates to people with disabilities and their interaction with these systems.
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.
Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA. Finally, working to ensure the civil rights of individuals with psychiatric disabilities and that federal mental health legislation respects their civil rights, including opposing H.R. 3717 and its negative effect on the mental health system,
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders
Working to ensure the accessibility of communications systems, radio, and television for people with disabilities. Also working in implementation of the 2011 communications law.
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability, and implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund, as well as funding issues.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), 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
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Working to make sure that telecommunications systems and devices are accessible to people with disabilities.
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program
Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Also looking at the overall JJDPA and other juvenile justice issues as they relate to individuals with disabilities. Finally, criminal justice issues as it relates to people with disabilities and their interaction with these systems. Looking at getting the Second Chance Act reauthorized
Making sure legislation to reauthorize transportation programs includes the perspective of people with disabilities and making sure that transportation projects are accessible.
Working to ensure that a standard for safety and rescue devices on boats in the Coast Guard Reauthorization is as strong as possible and should maintain the requirement to keep people out of the water.
A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Looking at Amtrak reauthorization to force them to comply with the mandates of the ADA.
Working to ensure the accessability of communications systems, radio, and television for people with disabilities. Implementation of the 2011 communications legislation
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living. Opposition to legislation like H.R. 3717 limiting P&A authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA. Finally, working to ensure the civil rights of individuals with psychiatric disabilities and that federal mental health legislation respects their civil rights
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders
Trying to add the Protection and Advocacy into the Immigration Reform bill and ensure counsel for those with psychiatric disabilities detained in immigration detention facilities. Alos looking at disability related issues for theinflux of unaccompanied children that have come to the USA.
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability, and implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund, as well as funding issues.
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 15 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestion and its impact on funding.
Filing targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, 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), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Working to ensure the accessibility of communications systems, radio, and television for people with disabilities. Also working in implementation of the 2011 communications law.
A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Looking at Amtrak reauthorization to force them to comply with the mandates of the ADA.
Making sure legislation to reauthorize transportation programs includes the perspective of people with disabilities and making sure that things are accessible.
Trying to add the Protection and Advocacy into the Immigration Reform bill and ensure counsel for those with psychiatric disabilities detained in immigration detention facilities. Also working to get P&As access to federal facilities and funding to help address the influx of unaccompanied children coming to the southern border.
Working to make sure that telecommunications systems and devices are accessible to people with disabilities.
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 15 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestration and its impact on funding.
Working to ensure that a standard for safety and rescue devices on boats in the Coast Guard Reauthorization is as strong as possible and should maintain the requirement to keep people out of the water.
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Also looking at the overall JJDPA and other juvenile justice issues as they relate to individuals with disabilities. Finally, criminal justice issues as it relates to people with disabilities and their interaction with these systems.
Our work here was focused on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA. Finally, working to ensure the civil rights of individuals with psychiatric disabilities and that federal mental health legislation respects their civil rights, including opposing H.R. 3717 and its negative effect on the mental health system,
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability, and implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund, as well as funding issues.
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.
Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focused on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), 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
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Also looking at the overall JJDPA and other juvenile justice issues as they relate to individuals with disabilities. Finally, criminal justice issues as it relates to people with disabilities and their interaction with these systems.
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA. Finally, working to ensure the civil rights of individuals with psychiatric disabilities and that federal mental health legislation respects their civil rights
Working to ensure the accessability of communications systems, radio, and television for people with disabilities. Implementation of the 2011 communications legislation
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders
Trying to add the Protection and Advocacy into the Immigration Reform bill and ensure counsel for those with psychiatric disabilities detained in immigration detention facilities.
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.
Working to ensure that a standard for safety and rescue devices on boats in the Coast Guard Reauthorization is as strong as possible and should maintain the requirement to keep people out of the water.
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 14 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestion and its impact on funding.
Making sure legislation to reauthorize transportation programs includes the perspective of people with disabilities and making sure that things are accessible.
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program
A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Looking at Amtrak reauthorization to force them to comply with the mandates of the ADA.
Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability, and implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund, as well as funding issues.
Working to make sure that telecommunications systems and devices are accessible to people with disabilities.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), 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
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Trying to add the Protection and Advocacy into the Immigration Reform bill and ensure counsel for those with psychiatric disabilities detained in immigration detention facilities.
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.
Working to ensure that a standard for safety and rescue devices on boats in the Coast Guard Reauthorization is as strong as possible and should maintain the requirement to keep people out of the water.
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA.
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 14 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestion and its impact on funding.
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund, as well as funding issues.
Working to ensure the accessability of communications systems, radio, and television for people with disabilities. Implementation of the 2011 communications legislation
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Also looking at the overall JJDPA and other juvenile justice issues as they relate to individuals with disabilities. Finally, criminal justice issues as it relates to people with disabilities and their interaction with these systems.
Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.
A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Looking at Amtrak reauthorization to force them to comply with the mandates of the ADA.
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.
Working to make sure that telecommunications systems and devices are accessible to people with disabilities.
Making sure legislation to reauthorize transportation programs includes the perspective of people with disabilities and making sure that things are accessible.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), 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
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.
Trying to add the Protection and Advocacy into the Immigration Reform bill and ensure counsel for those with psychiatric disabilities detained in immigration detention facilities.
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund, as well as funding issues.
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 13 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, we continued discussions around the FY 14 budget.
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund, as well as funding issues
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Looking also at reauthorization of the JJDPA.
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also worked on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits.
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Looking also at reauthorization of the JJDPA.
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.
Working on making buses, trains, and airlines accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is up this year and they want another extension. Beginning work on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps indiviudals with disabilitis
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund.
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities.
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues.
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues.
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act.
working on making buses, trains, and airlines accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is up this year and they want another extension. Beginning work on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps indiviudals with disabilitis
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK via NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues.
working on making buses, trains, and airlines accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is up this year and they want another extension.
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues.
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs. Finally, working with the Department of Labor to use the P&A Network to increase oversight of 14(c) certificate holders.
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 14 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestion and its impact on funding. Finally, we continued to advocate for release of FY 13 funding.
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA.
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund, as well as funding issues.
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program
A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Looking at Amtrak reauthorization to force them to comply with the mandates of the ADA.
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Also looking at the overall JJDPA and other juvenile justice issues as they relate to individuals with disabilities. Finally, criminal justice issues as it relates to people with disabilities and their interaction with these systems.
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities. Also working to ensure that disaster relief efforts are accessible and address the specific needs of people with disabilities.
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.
Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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 Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 14 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestion and the debt ceiling and impact on funding. Finally, we have advocated for release of FY 13 funding.
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also working on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA.
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Looking also at reauthorization of the JJDPA. Also looking at the overall JJDPA and other juvenile justice issues as they relate to individuals with disabilities. Finally, criminal justice issues as it relates to people with disabilities and their interaction with these systems.
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund, as well as funding issues.
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), 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 Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Looking also at reauthorization of the JJDPA. Also looking at the overall JJDPA and other juvenile justice issues as they relate to individuals with disabilities.
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also worked on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.
Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits. Also working to ensure education benefits for children of veterans.
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 13 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. We also worked on ways to address sequestion and the debt ceiling and impact on funding. Finally, we continued discussions around the FY 14 budget.
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Looking also at reauthorization of the JJDPA. Also looking at the overall JJDPA and other juvenile justice issues as they relate to individuals with disabilities
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund, as well as funding issues
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also worked on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 13 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, we continued discussions around the FY 14 budget.
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits.
Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically advocating for increases in FY 13 appropriations. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, transportation, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, we continued discussions around the FY 14 budget.
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund, as well as funding issues
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also worked on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA
Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means. Finally working on reauthorization of the PABSS and WIPA programs.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund, as well as funding issues
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Looking also at reauthorization of the JJDPA.
Working on making buses, trains, airlines, and cruise ships accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is past and they want further extensions. Worked on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps individuals with disabilities can get effective transportation to be fully included in the community including to work, recreation, social events, and doctor's appointments.
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically looking at FY 13 Appropriations bills and making sure FY 12 appropriations are disbursed properly. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, we disscussed the FY 13 President's Budget as well as started discussions around the FY 14 budget.
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also worked on the ADA notification bills in Congress and bills to limit the authority of the Department of Justice to regulate access to pools under the ADA
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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 Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy Programs and the Client Assistance Program. Specifically looking at FY 12 Appropriations bills and discussions around the Super Committee. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, starting to have discussions around the FY 13 President's Budget.
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund.
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits.
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Looking also at reauthorization of the JJDPA.
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority. Also began to discuss the ADA notification bills in Congress
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues. Finally, working to strengthen and reauthorize the PABSS program
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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 Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act for the CAP and PAIR programs.
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means.
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues. Looking also at reauthorization of the JJDPA.
Working on making buses, trains, and airlines accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is up this year and they want another extension. Beginning work on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps indiviudals with disabilitis
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Also working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities. Finally, looking at the possibility of replicating the P&A Rep. Payee program with a similar program through the VA focussed on fiduciaries of veterans benefits.
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Specifically looking at FY 12 Appropriations bills and discussions around the debt ceiling. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities. Finally, starting to have discussions around the FY 13 President's Budget.
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to new Barney Frank bill limiting P&A Class Action authority.
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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 Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Specifically looking at FY 12 Appropriations bills and discussions around the debt ceiling. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues.
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means.
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues.
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund.
working on making buses, trains, and airlines accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is up this year and they want another extension. Beginning work on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps indiviudals with disabilitis
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Creation of a juvenile justice protection and advocacy program in JJDPA reauthorization. Also discussing demonstration projects for individual P&As on juvenile justice issues.
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Specifically looking at FY 12 Appropriations bills and discussions around the debt ceiling. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means.
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund.
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities.
working on making buses, trains, and airlines accessible for individuals with a disability. A lot of attention is still on Amtrak as their 20 year exemption from the ADA is up this year and they want another extension. Beginning work on national transportation act reauthorization and making sure it helps indiviudals with disabilitis
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund.
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities.
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through federal employment, and other means.
Appropriations and Budget Issues for the Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities.
Working to increase Protection and Advocacy Systems access to disaster relief efforts to help ensure the protection of individuals with disabilities.
Implementation of the ADA, Title I, II, and II regulations to ensure that they are good for individuals with a disability, potential legislative fixes to address bad 4th and 7th Circuit decisions concerning P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living.
Retirement and Financial Security issues for individuals with a disability. This includes Social Security, tax law issues, also trusts to care for individuals with a disability. Also helping create a system where the P&As can help Social Security with Representative Payee issues.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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), Natl Council on Disability, Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Working to ensure veterans with disabilities have legislation passed to help them make the transition to civilian life. Also exploring funding for the work the P&As and CAPs have been doing with veterans. Finally working to ensure access for the P&A and CAP programs to veteran facilities.
Our work here was focussed on helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment through legislation like the Rehab Act which includes the PAIR and CAP programs. Also, working to ensure that employment needs of individuals with a disability are considered in these tough economic times like through stimulus payments, federal employment, and other means.
Advocating for housing bills that help individuals with a disability . Working on implementation of housing bills that passed at the end of the 111th Congress. Also working to strengthen the Section 8 program, and the national housing trust fund.
Working to improve or abolish the subminimum wage (section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also looking at ways to end the use of segregated employment. Improvements in the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act.
Appropriations Issues for the Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs. Also looking to increase overall health care (including substance abuse and mental health treatment funding), education, and housing appropriations for individuals with disabilities.
Implementation of the Hate Crimes Act, ADA Title I, II, and II regulations to ensure that they are good for individuals with a disability, Against H.R. 1255, potential legislative fixes to address bad 4th and 7th Circuit decisions concerning P&A Access, regulations concerning what is home and community based living.
Filing targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 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 Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office