Mission

 

The Rights Task Force advocates on a wide variety of matters involving the human and civil rights of individuals with disabilities through an equity lens. The Task Force's vision is driven by a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, as well as the four key goals for people with disabilities set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self- sufficiency.  Through our work, we are committed to assuring that the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the ADA, and other civil rights protections set forth in law and court decisions are interpreted and enforced in a robust manner to secure the equal rights and opportunities of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) disabled people, LGBTQ+ disabled people, people living with HIV, and all other individuals with disabilities. The Task Force is committed to advocating for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities with multiple statuses or who are multiply marginalized. 

Co-chairs

 

• Claudia Center
  Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
  510-644-2555 ext. 5231

• Stephen Lieberman
  United Spinal Association
  202-556-2076 ext. 7104

• Jennifer Mathis
  Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
  202-557-1272

• Allison Nichol
  Epilepsy Foundation
  301-459-3700

• Larkin Taylor-Parker
  Autistic Self-Advocacy Network
  202-596-1056

• Morgan K. Whitlatch
  Center for Public Representation
  202-596-6116

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Rights Task Force Priorities for 2019

CCD Rights Task Force 2018 Code of Participation

CCD Rights Task Force Addressing Poverty - Key Principles

ACTIVITIES

Rights Task Force CCD Co-Chair Statement on the HHS RIF and Dismantling of ACL The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration, and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society. (March 28,  2025) - Download [ PDF ] Rights Task Force CCD Members Comments Supporting DOL NPRM The undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Employment and Training Task Force, the Rights Task Force, and fellow CCD members submit these comments in strong support of the proposed rule, Employment of Workers with Disabilities Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. (January 17,  2025) - Download [ PDF ] Rights Task Force Annual Report - Rights Task Force (January 13,  2025) - Download [ PDF ]