California Budget Crisis Information (6.17.09)
DREDF Highlights
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Save The Date: August 26, 2009. DREDF 30th Anniversary Celebration
A tribute to Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy with distinguished guest, Congressman Patrick Kennedy.
Four Seasons Hotel / San Francisco / 6:30 PM / Hosted Buffet DREDF partners with other legal advocates to launch The Barrier Free Healthcare Initiative. (6.26.09)
DREDF's Comments on the Senate Finance Committee's "Description of Policy Options, Expanding Health Care Coverage: Proposals to Provide Affordable Coverage to All Americans" (5.22.09)
New York Times: Almost people-first in principle, not yet in practice. (4.21.09)
New! Clearinghouse on Foster Youth and Transition, underwritten by the California Department of Rehabilitation (3.09)
Tell your legislators that CA kids with diabetes are in danger. (12.3.08)
The American Diabetes Association issues action alert regarding administration of insulin in schools (11.14.08)
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DREDF filed final comments on the DOJ's proposed ADA regulation changes. See draft comments, arranged by topic, with a summary of the DOJ proposals and filing instructions. (8.15.08)
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Diabetes Care in California Public Schools. Critical information for families in English and Spanish. (8.8.08)
In The News
7.2.09 Arizona State sued over Kindle usage (Library Journal)
6.26.09 Blue Cross of Florida to require pre-authorization for mental health services in anticipation of Mental Health Parity requirement (Naples News)
6.23.09 US Dept. of Justice intervenes in ADA lawsuit against Jackson, Miss. transportation provider
6.22.09 US Supreme Court rules in favor of parents in tuition reimbursement case
6.12.09 California Supreme Court upholds disability discrimination damages (SF Chronicle)
6.4.09 Disability Rights Activists protest Disney's proposed settlement on the use of Segways
And Of Interest...
Disability rights groups weigh in on the Stimulus (12.23.08)
The Obama–Biden Administration posted "The Agenda" on The White House website. Read the Administration's priorities on disability. (1.21.09)
The National Disability Rights Network issued an investigative report on the use restraint and seclusion in schools, "School is not Supposed to Hurt." (1.17.09)
The U.S. Dept. of Labor launches America's Heroes at Work, a project supporting employment of individuals with TBI and PTSD (12.5.08)
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New law requires better information and support to women whose fetus or newborn is diagnosed with a disability (10.21.08)
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U.S. based forum supporting ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Young disability groups build political presence
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Michael Berube weighs in on genetic testing
Special Education Needs in California County Jails or Adult State Prison?
DREDF is conducting an investigation into whether young people with disabilities are receiving special education and related services as guaranteed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Click here for more information.
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