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Rights Task Force
CCD Comments on American Community Survey Questions
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Rights and Health Task Forces and fellow CCD members appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on the Census Bureau’s proposed changes to the 2025 American Community Survey questions.
(December 19, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD HHS 504 Comments Docket No 2023-19149
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Emergency Management, Employment, Health Care, Long Term Services and Supports, Rights, and Technology and Telecommunications Task Forces and friends write to comment on the proposed rule, Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities.
(November 13, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD and Friends Comment DOJ Title II Regulation October 2023
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Rights, Education, and Technology and Telecommunications Task Forces as well as disability organizations from across the United States applaud the Department of Justice for releasing this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act for web- and mobile-app-based information and services.
(October 3, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Statement on Proposed updates to HHS' Section 504 regs
The undersigned Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) acknowledge and thank the Department of Health and Human Services for the publication of its historic proposed rule, Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities.
(September 14, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD comments on ANPRM Updates to HUD's Section 504 Regulations
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on FR-6257-A-01, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability: Updates to HUD's Section 504 Regulations. Please accept this letter as the comments of the undersigned Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (“CCD”) Housing Task Force and the CCD Rights Task Force.
(July 24, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter of support on HR 485 from members of the CCD Health and Rights Task Forces
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 free from racism, ableism, sexism, and xenophobia, as well as LGBTQ+ based discrimination and religious intolerance.
(July 13, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Letter on Section 508 Report
On behalf of the undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technology & Telecommunications and Rights Task Forces, we write to thank the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the General Services Administration (GSA) for the recent issuance of the Section 508 Report to Congress and the President on Accessibility of Federal Electronic and Information Technology.
(May 30, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Letter Urging Immediate Publication of Proposed Section 504 HHS Regulations
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 free from racism, ableism, sexism, and xenophobia, as well as LGBTQ+ based discrimination and religious intolerance.
(April 26, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Rights Statement on Guardianship and Alternatives
On behalf of the undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we thank the Special Committee on Aging for planning this hearing and for seeking public input, stories, and suggestions for reform related to guardianship, conservatorship, interdiction, and other protective arrangements (collectively referred to here as “guardianship”).
(March 23, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD 2022 Rights Task Force Annual Report
(January 16, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Housing and Rights Task Force NYC Forced Removal Letter
The Housing and Rights Task Forces of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) write this letter urging Congress to prevent forced removal and institutionalization of people with disabilities as a solution to failures in social safety net programs. In November, New York City Major Eric Adams, announced a directive to “[A]uthorize the removal of a person who appears to be mentally ill and displays an inability to meet basic living needs, even when no recent dangerous act has been observed.”
(December 16, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD 1557 Comments
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Health Care, Long Term Services and Supports, and Rights Task Forces write to comment on the notice of proposed rulemaking referenced above. 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 free from racism, ableism, sexism, and xenophobia, as well as LGBTQ+ based discrimination and religious intolerance.
(October 3, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Joint Technology-Rights Statement for Senate Aging Committee Hearing on Section 508
On behalf of the undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technology & Telecommunications and Rights Task Forces, we write to thank the Committee for holding today’s hearing on the critical issue of ensuring that federal agencies are held accountable for achieving digital accessibility under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (an outcome that should have been achieved years ago).
(July 28, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Joint Technology-Rights Task Force Letter on Section 508 Recommendations
The purpose of this letter is to request that the Administration take all necessary and sufficient steps to ensure that federal agencies are held accountable for achieving digital accessibility (an outcome that should have been achieved years ago). To accomplish this goal, we ask that there be real consequences for those agencies that continue to renege on their legal obligations under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and fail to meet the clear expectations in E.O. 14035 to ensure digital accessibility.
(July 8, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Technology Rights Letter to Administration re Section 508 Implementation
On behalf of the undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technology & Telecommunications1 and Rights2 Task Forces, we write to express our support for the Administration’s efforts to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the federal workforce. The purpose of this letter is to request that the Administration take all necessary and sufficient steps to ensure that federal agencies are held accountable for achieving digital accessibility (an outcome that should have been achieved years ago).
(July 8, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Re: Disability Committee Letter on Section 504 Regulations
Thank you for your letter, dated April 26, 2022, to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Becerra, on behalf of Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD), urging HHS to issue updated regulations on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Your letter was forwarded to the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for reply.
(June 23, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD 504 Letter
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities write to urge you to issue updated regulations on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. 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.
(April 27, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Public Charge Comment
The undersigned members of the Rights, Health, and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Task Forces of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) submit the following comments in response to the above-captioned Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. We commend the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for rescinding the 2019 Public Charge rule, and for considering impacted communities’ comments to the proposed rule.
(April 25, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Web Accessibility Letter to Senators
The CCD Technology & Telecommunications and Rights Task Forces write to request that you urge DOJ to immediately pursue regulatory and additional subregulatory initiatives under Titles II and III of the ADA to ensure that state and local governments and public accommodations procure, design, maintain, and use websites, mobile apps, online systems, and other forms of ICT that are accessible to and usable by people with disabilities.
(March 23, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Web Accessibility Letter to DOJ
The CCD Technology & Telecommunications and Rights Task Forces write to urge DOJ to immediately pursue regulatory and additional subregulatory initiatives under Titles II and III of the ADA to ensure that state and local governments and public accommodations procure, design, maintain, and use websites, mobile apps, online systems, and other forms of ICT that are accessible to and usable by people with disabilities.
(March 23, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD House ACAAA Support Letter 2022
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation and Rights Task Forces write to support the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2021 (H.R. 1696). 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 free from racism, ableism, sexism, and xenophobia, as well as LGBTQ+ based discrimination and religious intolerance.
(March 23, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Senate ACAAA Support Letter 2022
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation and Rights Task Forces write to support the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2021 (S. 642). CCD is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for Federal public policy that ensures the selfdetermination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society free from racism, ableism, sexism, and xenophobia, as well as LGBTQ+ based discrimination and religious intolerance.
(March 23, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to Senators re judges with disabilities
The undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force write to highlight a glaring gap in the judicial nominations that have been made for the federal bench: the absence of any individuals 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.
(December 3, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Rights Letter to DOJ on ANPRMs
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force write to urge the U.S. Department of Justice to resume the rulemaking processes that it began in 2010 concerning accessibility of website information, next generation 9-1-1, and non-fixed equipment and furniture under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 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.
(November 29, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Rights comments for ADA hearing
We write as co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights and Employment Task Forces to submit these comments for the record of the above-captioned hearing on the Americans with Disabilities Act. 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.
(October 27, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Bagenstos letter of support
We write as members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force in strong support of the nomination of Samuel Bagenstos to serve as General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services. 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.
(October 26, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Comments on Public Charge ANPRM
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights, Health, and Long-Term Services and Supports Task Forces submit the following comments in response to the above-captioned ANPRM. 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.
(October 22, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
letter to CDC asking them to issue guidance highlighting the importance of census reduction as an infection control strategy in long-term care facilities
The undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force write to request a meeting of disability organizations with the CDC to discuss the need for guidance concerning census reduction in congregate care facilities as part of infection control measures during a pandemic. We believe it is important to have a clear statement from the CDC concerning the importance of reducing the census of congregate care facilities during a pandemic.
(September 3, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Joint Rights/Housing Task Force comments on HUD's proposed rule to rescind 2020 disparate impact rule and restore 2013 disparate impact rule.
The co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights and Housing Task Forces submit these comments in response to the above-captioned proposed rule. CCD is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, integration, and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
(August 24, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Comments to DOJ on guidance IFR
As co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we submit these comments in response to the above-captioned Interim Final Rule. 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.
(August 16, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
comments in response to CMS's Interim Final Rule on vaccinations in congregate care facilities
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force submit these comments in response to the above-captioned Interim Final Rule. 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.
(July 12, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Letter of Rights Co-Chairs supporting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
As co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we write in strong support of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, H.R. 1065. 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.
(May 11, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter of Rights Co-Chairs supporting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
As co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we write in strong support of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, H.R. 1065. 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.
(May 11, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter of members and allies of CCD Rights and Health Task Forces opposing proposed rule to modify HIPAA privacy protections
The undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights and Health Task Forces submit these comments in response to the Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support, and Remove Barriers to, Coordinated Care and Individual Engagement by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Office of Civil Rights (OCR).
(May 6, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Terrorism re hearing on policing and behavioral health
As co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we write to applaud you for conducting a hearing on this important topic. 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.
(April 22, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter in support of POWADA and PWFA
As co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we write to applaud the introduction of the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. We attach our letter of June 10, 2019 in support of the bill. We also write in support of passage of the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act; we attach our letter of Sept. 11, 2020 in support of that bill. CCD is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, integration, and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
(March 18, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Vanita support letter
The undersigned disability and aging rights organization strongly support the nomination of Vanita Gupta to serve as the Associate Attorney General of the United States in the U.S. Department of Justice. 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 8, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to HHS regarding concerns about pending rule and guidance on Disability Discrimination in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities, Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and the Affordable Care Act’s Nondiscrimination Protections
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights and Health Task Forces write to urge HHS to move forward with rules and guidance on the topics that are the subject of the above-captioned Request for Information, to withdraw and revise the above-captioned proposed rule concerning health privacy rights, and to revisit the above-captioned final rule implementing the Affordable Care Act’s non-discrimination provisions.
(March 2, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
AAPD-CCD letter to Secretary-Designate Becerra with disability health care priorities following up on disability groups' meeting.
Thank you for meeting with our organizations to discuss the disability community’s priorities for the Biden Administration. Our nation is currently home to more than 61 million people with disabilities, and this number grows every day. The disability community is incredibly diverse in both identity and experience. Disability is most prevalent in women and in Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
(January 28, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights co-chair letter supporting candidates for AbilityOne Commission
The co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force urge the Biden Administration to appoint the following four individuals to the seats for public members of the AbilityOne Commission: Chai Feldblum, Karla Gilbride, Bryan Bashin, and Christina Brandt. 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.
(January 26, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Annual Report - Rights Task Force
(January 8, 2021) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights letter to DOJ Agency Review Team supporting NCD
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force write to urge strong support for the National Council on Disability (NCD) as a means of advancing President-Elect Biden’s policy priorities for the disability community. In particular, we urge that President-Elect Biden appoint a new Chair of the NCD as quickly as possible and that the FY22 budget sent to Congress proposes increased funding for NCD’s important work.
(December 22, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter from the CCD LTSS, Health, and Rights Task Force to the Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board
The Consortium for Citizens 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. CCD members represent a broad range of stakeholders – people with disabilities and their families, older adults, disability service providers and workers, healthcare professionals, and state systems that provide disability services – who advocate on behalf of adults and children with all types of disabilities, including people with physical, intellectual, developmental, and mental health disabilities, chronic health conditions, and older adults.
(November 20, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights Letter Re: Re: Opposition to H.R. 8478, Online Accessibility Act
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force write in opposition to H.R. 8478, the Online Accessibility Act. 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. The Online Accessibility Act would decrease rather than increase access to the internet for people with disabilities.
(November 19, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Comments on DOJ guidance IFR
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force submit these comments in response to the above-captioned Interim Final Rule and Request for Comments. 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.
(November 6, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Vaccine Allocation Principles October 2020
The Consortium for Citizens 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. The COVID-19 pandemic has required our health systems to prepare for and consider the implications of allocation of scarce medical resources in a number of contexts, and the same remains true regarding allocation of a potential coronavirus vaccine.
(October 23, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Comments to CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
Thank you for the opportunity to provide public comment for the October 2020 meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Consortium for Citizens 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.
(October 23, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to Conference of Chief Justices raising concerns about disability and race discrimination in administration of bar examinations during COVID
The undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, along with the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, write to urge you to develop a bar admissions response to the coronavirus epidemic that ensures the equitable treatment of people of color and people 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.
(October 6, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Statement on Recent Final Regulations Weakening the Protections of the Fair Housing Act
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Housing Task Force and Rights Task Force are deeply concerned that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has finalized rules that weaken the disparate impact discrimination safeguard and the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing obligation under the Fair Housing Act.
(September 25, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Comments on HUD Equal Access NPRM
Please accept this letter as the comments of the Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Housing and Rights Task Forces. 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. We urge you to withdraw the proposed rule.
(September 22, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Statement on Reducing Police Responses to People with Disabilities
The national unrest in the wake of police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Daniel Prude, and so many other Black Americans before them has brought into stark relief the need to change policing practices. Black Americans are nearly three times as likely as white Americans to be killed by the police.
(September 14, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Letter of Support for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
As co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we write in strong support of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, H.R. 2694. 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.
(September 11, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights support letter for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
As co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we write in strong support of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, H.R. 2694. 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.
(September 11, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD OCR Vaccine Allocation Letter
The Consortium for Citizens 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. We, the co-chairs of the CCD Health, Long Term Services and Supports, and Rights Task Forces, write to provide input regarding allocation of a potential coronavirus vaccine.
(September 9, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Vaccine Allocation Comments
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Discussion Draft of the Preliminary Framework for Equitable Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine. The Consortium for Citizens 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. We, the co-chairs of the CCD Health, Long Term Services and Supports, and Rights Task Forces, appreciate the opportunity to comment on this important framework.
(September 4, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights, LTSS and Health TF Letter re Senate COVID Package
The undersigned co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights, Health, and Long-Term Services and Supports Task Forces write to express our strong opposition to the SAFE TO WORK Act and deep concern about critically important measures that are not included in other portions of the Senate’s COVID-19 relief package. 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.
(July 30, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Letter to Senate supporting Office of International Disability Rights Act
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force write to urge you to advance S. 3880, the Office of International Disability Rights Act. 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.
(July 27, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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The ADA at 30: A Vision for a Future with Full Inclusion and Equity
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities invites you to a briefing celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(July 14, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Letter to Senate and House leadership re HEROES Act
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force write to express our strong support for key provisions of the HEROES Act and to urge their prompt passage in the Senate. 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.
(June 16, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights letter to EEOC re public meeting on proposed ADA wellness rule
We write as co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force to express our grave concern about the Commission’s renewed effort to change its regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA’s) application to workplace wellness programs, presumably to again permit financial penalties on workers who choose to keep their health information private.
(June 11, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights and Employment letter to EEOC re EEOC's guidance on COVID-19 and ADA
We write as co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights and Employment Task Forces to urge the Commission make important clarifications to its recent statements regarding the “direct threat” analysis in the context of COVID-19. We also encourage the Commission to provide additional guidance regarding reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities related to the pandemic.
(June 10, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Sign on letter to Governor - supporters in hospitals
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and allies write to ask you to ensure that hospital and other healthcare provider visitor policies include reasonable modifications for people with disabilities who need the physical presence of a support person in order to ensure equal access to health care. Although safety concerns are paramount, numerous states, including New York, have already clarified visitor policies to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to necessary in-person supports while hospitalized.
(April 29, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD sign ons letter to Hospital Administrator - supporters in hospitals
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and allies write to ask you to ensure that hospital and other healthcare provider visitor policies include reasonable modifications for people with disabilities who need the physical presence of a support person in order to ensure equal access to health care. Although safety concerns are paramount, numerous states, including New York, have already clarified visitor policies to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to necessary in-person supports while hospitalized.
(April 29, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to HHS, CMS and CDC requesting data collection and reporting on COVID 19's impact on people with disabilities
The undersigned national disability organizations write to you as the co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force to urge you to collect and report data concerning the impact of COVID-19 on people 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.
(April 27, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Comments on HUD’s Faith-Based Organizations NPRM
Please accept this letter as the comments of the Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Housing and Rights Task Forces. 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.
(April 13, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Comments on DOT’s proposed rule re service animals under the Air Carrier Access Act
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights and Transportation Task Forces submit the following comments in response to the above-captioned notice of proposed rulemaking concerning traveling by air with service animals under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). 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.
(April 6, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter re COVID-19 and Disability Discrimination
We write as co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights and Health Task Forces to urge you to ensure that, if the current pandemic results in government decisions to ration treatment, decisions about how medical treatment should be allocated are made without discriminating based on disability. The 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 20, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD AFFH NPRM Comments
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Consortium for Citizens 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. On behalf of the undersigned organizations of CCD, we submit the following response for your consideration.
(March 16, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Annual Report - Rights Task Force
(January 9, 2020) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD comments on State Dept public charge interim final rule
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Department of State’s (DOS)’s interim final rule, “Visas: Ineligibility Based on Public Charge Grounds.” The Consortium for Citizens 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.
(November 12, 2019) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Comments on HUD Disparate Impact NPRM
Thank you for the opportunity to comment regarding “HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). On behalf of the undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), we submit the following response for your consideration.
(October 18, 2019) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD letter on not scapegoating people with mental illness in gun violence debate
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and allies write to express concern about the wrongful scapegoating of people with mental health disabilities in the debate concerning gun violence prevention. CCD is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, integration, and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
(September 6, 2019) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Re: A proposed rule on non-discrimination in health care, related to ACA section 1557.
The Consortium for Citizens 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. We write to express our opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
(August 13, 2019) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
ADA Anniversary Letter
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) write in recognition of the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 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.
(July 25, 2019) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Rights Task Force Statement for National Disability Voter Registration Week
This week is National Disability Voter Registration Week. Voting is the foundation of our democracy and one of the most fundamental rights that Americans enjoy. People with disabilities represent more than 20% of the U.S. population, and can have a powerful influence if they are fully included in the voting and electoral processes. It is important that people with disabilities register to vote, become informed about election issues, and participate in all aspects of elections—including as voters, poll workers, election officials, and candidates.
(July 19, 2019) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Housing Task Force and Rights Task Force Opposing HUD’s Mixed-Family Proposed Rule
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the “Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status Proposed Rule” [Docket No. FR–6124-P-01] published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on May 10, 2019. Please accept this letter as the comments of the Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Housing and Rights Task Forces. CCD is a working coalition of national consumer, advocacy, provider, and professional organizations working together with and on behalf of the over 57 million children and adults with disabilities and their families living in the United States.
(July 9, 2019) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Comments on OFCCP's proposed information collection for Section 503 focused reviews.
The undersigned members of the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force and Employment and Training Task Force submit these comments in response to the above-referenced request for comment on information collection requirements. Our comments concern the proposed information collection for focused reviews of compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
(June 11, 2019) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Co-chairs letter supporting Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act and Transformation to Competitive Employment Act.
As co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we write to express our strong support for the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA) (H.R. 1230) and the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act (H.R. 873). CCD is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, integration, and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
(June 10, 2019) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Disability groups' letter re LSC funding
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) write to express our support for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). CCD is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, integration, and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
(May 3, 2019) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to House Judiciary Committee leadership and House leadership concerning provisions in gun control bill that would authorize reporting of broad group of people with mental disabilities to the FBI gun database.
The undersigned members and allies of the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) write in opposition to Section 3 of H.R. 1112, “Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019.” The Consortium for Citizens 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.
(February 27, 2019) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Rights Task Force Annual Report 2018
(January 11, 2019) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Rights co-chair letter supporting POWADA and Transformation bill
As co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we write to express our strong support for the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA) (H.R. 1230) and the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act (H.R. 873). CCD is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, integration, and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
(January 10, 2019) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Public charge comments
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) write to express our strong opposition to the above-captioned proposed rule. 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.
(December 10, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights Task Force Public charge comments
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) write to express our strong opposition to the above-captioned proposed rule. 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.
(December 10, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Task Force joint comments to September 11, 2018 Notice on Information Collection by the Office of Contract Compliance Programs concerning enforcement of federal contractor obligations under Section 503 and VEVRAA.
On behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Employment and Training, Rights and Veterans Task Forces, we submit the following comments concerning your proposal to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew the information collection that implements standard procedures for supply and service contractors seeking approval to develop affirmative action programs under Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503), and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), based on functional or business units.
(November 9, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Alert on Public Charge Rule
On October 10, the Department of Homeland Security proposed the “public charge” rule. This rule would allow the U.S. to keep out people it thinks might use government benefits to meet their needs. The public charge rule will discriminate against immigrants with disabilities and their families trying to enter the U.S. (get a visa) or get a green card (become a permanent resident). It is critical that the disability community speaks out against this devastating rule before the public comment period closes on December 10th.
(October 30, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Public Charge statement
October 15, 2018, Washington, DC -- The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) strongly opposes the Department of Homeland Security's proposed rule amending the standards for when a person may be considered a “public charge,” published in the Federal Register on October 10, 2018. The proposed rule would make it significantly harder for people with disabilities to immigrate to the U.S. or to become legal permanent residents.
(October 15, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD ETTF and Rights Letter to Casey Re DEIA
The undersigned members of the following Task Forces of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD): the Employment and Training Task Force and the Rights Task Force commend you for introducing the Disability Employment Incentive Act (DEIA) of 2018. CCD is a coalition of national disability rights, advocacy, consumer, provider and self-advocates organizations representing this nation’s 61 million Americans with disabilities.
(October 12, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force letter to House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice re hearing on sober homes and the Fair Housing Act.
The Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights and Housing Task Forces submit this letter for the record of today’s hearing concerning sober homes and the Fair Housing Act. 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.
(September 28, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Disparate Impact Rule ANPRM comments
On behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Housing and Rights Task Forces, we submit the following comments in response to the above-captioned Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. 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. We respond below to questions 1-5 of the ANPRM.
(August 20, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Brett Kavanaugh's record on disability issues
President Trump has nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the United States Supreme Court. If confirmed, he would replace Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement at the end of the Court’s term in June 2018. Judge Kavanaugh has served on the federal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia since 2006, and has issued many decisions relevant to people with disabilities. Below is a summary of Judge Kavanaugh’s decisions and statements that directly or indirectly concern people with disabilities.
(August 10, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Rights Transportation Service Animal Comments
The undersigned co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights and Transportation Task Forces write in response to the advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) published by the Department of Transportation (Department) concerning access for service animals, including emotional support animals, under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA).
(July 9, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Statement re Family Separation
Washington, DC, June 20, 2018 -- The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) strongly condemns the separation of infants and children from their parents at our country’s borders. CCD calls on our nation’s leaders to halt this barbaric practice and to restore dignity and respect to those refugee and immigrant families seeking asylum.
(June 20, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Transportation and Rights TF – Support for the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2018 (H.R. 5004)
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation and Rights Task Forces write to support the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2018 (H.R. 5004). The Consortium for Citizens 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.
(June 8, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD letter of support for House EVV bill
The thirty undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens (CCD) are writing to express our support for H.R. 5912 that would delay the implementation of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) by one year to January 1, 2020 and require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to engage in formal rulemaking with notice and comment.
(June 1, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD letter of support for Senate EVV bill
The thirty undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens (CCD) are writing to express our support for S. 2897 that would delay the implementation of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) by one year and require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to engage in formal rulemaking with notice and comment.
(June 1, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Letter to CMS on Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
The Long-Term Services and Supports, Health and Rights Task Forces of the Consortium for Citizens (CCD) are writing to express our extreme concerns with the lack of timely guidance and official stakeholder input around the implementation of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for personal care and home health services. A significant delay in implementation is needed to ensure that the privacy and civil rights of consumers are protected; that the administrative and financial burdens on service providers is neither onerous nor duplicative; and that states are able to design and implement their EVV programs in a thoughtful, deliberative manner.
(May 17, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD SUD IMD Letter
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Health, Long-Term Services and Supports, and Rights Task Forces write in opposition to proposals that expands coverage of institutional services in Medicaid without addressing gaps in Medicaid community services. 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.
(May 17, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Letter of Support for the Disability Integration Act (DIA) (S. 910; HR 2472)
The undersigned member organizations of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) are writing to reiterate our support of the Disability Integration Act (S. 910, H.R. 2472). This legislation, if passed, would ensure the rights of people with disabilities to live full and independent lives in their communities.
(May 14, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Co-chair Letter on Institutions of Mental Disease (IMD) SUD Proposal
The undersigned co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Health, Long-Term Services and Supports, and Rights Task Forces write in opposition to proposals that expands coverage of institutional services in Medicaid without addressing gaps in Medicaid community services. 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.
(April 24, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Senate ADA Notification Letter
Dear Leaders McConnell and Schumer, Chair Grassley and Ranking Member Feinstein: The undersigned 466 members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) write to express our strong opposition to the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (H.R. 620), which recently passed the House of Representatives by a narrow margin. We urge you not to bring up this bill for Senate consideration.
(April 12, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Comments on Religious Refusals NPRM
The co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force submit these comments in response to HHS’s proposed rule interpreting religious refusal laws. 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, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Comments on AFFH Rule Suspension
Thank you for opportunity to submit the following comments on behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Housing Task Force and Rights Task Force regarding the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) January 5, 2018 Federal Register Notice (Notice), “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: Extension of Deadline for Submission of Assessment of Fair Housing for Consolidated Plan Participants”.
(March 6, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Co-chairs letter re IDD class action hearing
The Rights Task Force of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) submits this letter to express our strong opposition to any legislation that would weaken the ability to bring class action lawsuits to enforce the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in intermediate care facilities. 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 5, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights grassroots toolkit for opposing HR 620/ADA notification.
Congress is about to vote on a bill that would strip away the civil rights of people with disabilities. H.R. 620, also known as the “ADA Notification” bill, is expected to be voted on as early as Wednesday, February 14. H.R. 620 would weaken the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and make it harder for people with disabilities to participate in the mainstream of society.
(February 8, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Annual Report - Rights Task Force
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CCD Letter Re: CCD Transportation and Rights TF – Support for the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2017 (S. 1318)
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation Task Force write to support the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2017 (S. 1318). The Consortium for Citizens 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.
(January 18, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter from CCD and CPSD to DOJ concerning withdrawal of ADA guidance documents
The undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and the Collaboration to Promote Self Determination (CPSD) write to express concern about the Justice Department’s recent withdrawal of a number of guidance and technical assistance documents concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
(January 5, 2018) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights-CPSD Statement on withdrawal of Olmstead employment guidance
On December 21, the U.S. Department of Justice rescinded its Statement on Application of the Integration Mandate of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Olmstead v. L.C. to State and local Governments' Employment Service Systems for Individuals with Disabilities.
(December 26, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Senate HELP hearing on wellness programs/healthy choices
Thank you for inviting me to testify concerning this important issue. My name is Jennifer Mathis. I serve as Director of Policy and Legal Advocacy at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, a national non-profit organization that works to promote equal opportunities for individuals with mental disabilities in all aspects of life through litigation, policy advocacy and public education.
(October 19, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to DOJ's regulatory reform task force responding to comments urging DOJ to eliminate its Olmstead guidance documents
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) submit this brief comment in response to a number of comments submitted as part of the information collection by the Task Force for Regulatory Reform seeking input on regulations and other actions that should be repealed, replaced, or modified.
(September 27, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD and Allies Letter of Opposition for The ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 620
The undersigned 236 members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and allies of CCD write in opposition to the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (H.R. 620). The Consortium for Citizens 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.
(September 7, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Comments on DOJ RFI re EO 13777 regulatory reform
We submit these comments on behalf of the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force in response to the above-captioned request for information by the Department of Justice Task Force for Regulatory Reform pursuant to Executive Order 13777.
(August 14, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Employment of People with Disabilities: Achieving the Americans with Disabilities Act's Goal of Economic Self-Sufficiency
Wednesday, July 19th from 11:00am-12:00pm - Capitol Visitor Center, Room 268 - *RSVP
(July 17, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Letter to House and Senate appropriations committees urging to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) write to express our grave concern about the potential elimination of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). 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.
(May 5, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
UPDATED Letter of Opposition for ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 620
The undersigned 232 members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and allies of CCD write in opposition to the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (H.R. 620). The Consortium for Citizens 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.
(May 4, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Letter of Opposition for ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 620 - March 2017
The undersigned 217 members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and allies of CCD write in opposition to the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (H.R. 620). The Consortium for Citizens 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 13, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Comments on Treasury 504 NPRM
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Nondiscrimination of the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance from the Department of the Treasury (Department), RIN 1505-AC54 (January 3, 2017).
(March 6, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Opposing HR 1313, the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act
The undersigned members and allies of the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) write to express our opposition to H.R. 1313, the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act posted on the Committee’s website. 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 4, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights TF Letter of Opposition for the Election Commission Termination Act of 2017 – H.R. 634.
The Co-Chairs of the Rights Task Force of the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities urge you to oppose H.R.634, the Election Assistance Commission Termination Act of 2017 (EACTA). The Consortium for Citizens 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.
(February 6, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Letter Opposing House CRA Resolution against Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and our allies urge you to reject a Congressional Review Act (CRA) disapproval resolution of the 2016 Federal Acquisition Regulation rule designed to reduce employment discrimination against people with disabilities and veterans, including those with service-connected disabilities.
(February 1, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Letter Opposing Senate CRA Resolution against Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and our allies urge you to reject a Congressional Review Act (CRA) disapproval resolution of the 2016 Federal Acquisition Regulation rule designed to reduce employment discrimination against people with disabilities and veterans, including those with service-connected disabilities.
(February 1, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights TF Letter of Support for the House CRA on the SSA NICS Rule
The Co-Chairs of the Rights Task Force of the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) urge you to support a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to disapprove the Final Rule issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) on December 19, 2016, “Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.
(January 26, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights TF Letter of Support for the Senate CRA on the SSA NICS Rule
The Co-Chairs of the Rights Task Force of the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) urge you to support a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to disapprove the Final Rule issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) on December 19, 2016, “Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.
(January 26, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights Task Force Annual Report 2016
(January 10, 2017) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights Letter Service Animal Concepts for Reg
The undersigned organizational members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights and Transportation Task Forces and allied disability advocacy partners wish to express our views regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) efforts to amend regulations governing the definition of a service animal for purposes of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA).
(December 23, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Rights and Transportation Letter to Jimmy Kimmel Live
We write on behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force and Transportation Task Force. We are deeply troubled by a segment on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show on October 14, 2016, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VqHupuaw3A) regarding people with disabilities who use so called “comfort animals.”
(December 8, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and Coalition Partners’ Letter of Opposition to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Education and Reform Act of 2016 (S.3446)
The Consortium for Citizens 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.
(November 22, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Letter to Senate Opposing S.3446
The Consortium for Citizens 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.
(November 22, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Letter re FY17 Appropriations - Senate
As you work to finalize the FY 2017 appropriations bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Education Task Force writes to urge you to support the highest possible spending levels for programs that support America’s 6 million children and youth with disabilities and the educators who work on their behalf.
(October 31, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
501 Regulations Disability Groups Letter
On behalf of the undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), we write to urge you to ensure that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s regulation implementing Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is finalized and issued promptly. On behalf of the undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), we write to urge you to ensure that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s regulation implementing Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is finalized and issued promptly. On behalf of the undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), we write to urge you to ensure that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s regulation implementing Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is finalized and issued promptly. On behalf of the undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), we write to urge you to ensure that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s regulation implementing Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is finalized and issued promptly. On behalf of the undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), we write to urge you to ensure that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s regulation implementing Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is finalized and issued promptly. On behalf of the undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), we write to urge you to ensure that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s regulation implementing Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is finalized and issued promptly. On behalf of the undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), we write to urge you to ensure that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s regulation implementing Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is finalized and issued promptly. On behalf of the undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), we write to urge you to ensure that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s regulation implementing Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is finalized and issued promptly. On behalf of the undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), we write to urge you to ensure that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s regulation implementing Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is finalized and issued promptly.
(October 14, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD comments submitted on BJS information collection
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force submit these comments in response to the above-captioned information collection proposal.
(October 3, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Comments on AFFH - Local Government Assessment Tool-Information Collection Renewal
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: Local Government Assessment Tool-Information Collection Renewal: Solicitation of Comment 30-Day Notice Under Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995”, Vol. 81, Federal Register No. 163, Docket No. FR-57601-N-10-B (August 23, 2016).
(September 22, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Housing TF Census 2020 Residence Comments
As Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Housing and Rights Task Forces (CCD Housing Task Force) we are pleased to provide comments on behalf of the Task Forces to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making, “2020 Census Residence Rule and Residence Situations” (81 Fed. Reg. 42577; Docket No. 160526465-6465-01).
(September 1, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Action Alert to oppose H.R. 3765 ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015
The ADA is once again under attack by another “Notification” bill. The House Judiciary Committee passed this bill 15 –6 which puts up major barriers to people enforcing ADA rights. It is important for all members of Congress to hear from people with disabilities that weakening the ADA is unacceptable!
(September 1, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Concerned About NDAA Langauge on VEVRAA and Section 503
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) are writing to express our concern with provisions contained within both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate versions of the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would weaken important nondiscrimination and affirmative hiring provisions intended for people with disabilities and veterans, including those with service-connected disabilities.
(July 26, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD comments on FDA proposed ban on aversive shock device
The undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) submit these comments in response to the FDA’s proposed rule to ban electrical stimulation devices used to treat self-injurious or aggressive behavior.
(July 25, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning “Implementation of the NICS Improvements Act of 2007 (NIAA)”
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) offer the following comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning “Implementation of the NICS Improvements Act of 2007 (NIAA)” published on May 5, 2016 (81 FR 27059, Docket No. SSA-2016-0011).
(July 5, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
The Honorable Richard Blumenthal amendment support letter
Employment and Training, we write in support of your amendment (#4255) to the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to ensure that organizations and businesses who want to do business with the federal government understand and comply with long-standing laws that protect individuals with disabilities, veterans and others from employment discrimination.
(June 9, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Comments for the record on House ADA Notification Hearing held May 19, 2016 – June 8, 2016
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) submit these comments for the record of this hearing.
(June 7, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Comments on AFFH - Local Government Assessment Tool
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Local Government Assessment Tool,” Vol. 81, Federal Register No. 56, Docket No. FR-5173-N-10 (March 23, 2016).
(May 23, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Comments on AFFH - Public Housing Agencies Tool
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assessment Tool for Public Housing Agencies,” Vol. 81, Federal Register No. 56, Docket No. FR-5173-N-09 (March 23, 2016).
(May 23, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter of Opposition for ACCESS (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services) Act of 2015 (H.R. 241)
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force write in opposition to the ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services (ACCESS) Act. H.R. 241.
(May 17, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter of Opposition for ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 3765)
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force write in opposition to the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 3765).
(May 17, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter of Opposition for COMPLI Act (H.R. 4719)
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force write in opposition the COMPLI Act (H.R. 4719).
(May 17, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
HUD AFFH State Assessment Tool Comments
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assessment Tool for States and Insular Areas,” Vol. 81, Federal Register No. 48, Docket No. FR-5173-N-08 (March 11, 2016).
(May 10, 2016) |
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Rights Task Force
Letter of Support for Mental Health Reform Act of 2016
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force write to express our support for the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 (S.2680) as reported out of committee on March 16, 2016.
(March 31, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Statement of Support for the Disability Integration Act
The undersigned member organizations of the Consortium for Citizens (CCD) are writing to express our great appreciation to Senator Charles Schumer for introducing the Disability Integration Act (S. 2427), and bringing attention to the fact that states’ disability service systems continue to warehouse far too many people with disabilities in institutions.
(March 25, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Statement of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Regarding the Us Supreme Court Vacancy
March 15, 2016, Washington, DC – The Rights Task Force of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities strongly urges the Senate to hold a hearing and take action on the President’s nominee to fill the vacancy on the United States Supreme Court.
(March 15, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to Judiciary Committee re SCOTUS vacancy
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force and other members of CCD write to express our strong support for a timely confirmation hearing on President Obama’s nominee to succeed Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court.
(March 15, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
EEOC NPRM on Section 501
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights, Employment and Training, and Veterans and Military Families Task Forces submit these comments in response to the above-captioned proposed rule implementing Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.
(February 24, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Co-Chairs NICS White House Letter
The Co-Chairs of the Social Security and Rights Task Forces of the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) write to follow up on your offer to meet with disability groups made at a “big table” meeting in January regarding the proposal President Obama announced on January 5, 2016 to report information gleaned from the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) representative payee database to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) background check system.
(February 16, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Comments on the Administration on Aging – Draft Voluntary Consensus Guidelines for State Adult Protective Services Systems
The organizations signed below, are members the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force. We thank the Administration on Aging for issuing draft voluntary consensus guidelines for state Adult Protective Services (APS) programs, and to suggest additions to those guidelines.
(February 8, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Task Force Comments on ACAA Proposed Reg Neg
The following comments are submitted on behalf of the Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation Task Force and Rights Task Force regarding the proposed rule published on December
(February 1, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Comments on wellness plans & GINA
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) submit these comments in response to the EEOC’s proposed rule to modify its current rules implementing the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and authorize workplace wellness programs to impose large penalties on employees’ covered spouses who decline to disclose disabilityrelated information.
(January 28, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Comments to WIOA Section 188 NPRM
On behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Employment and Training and Rights Task Forces, we submit the following comments concerning implementation of Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) as outlined in the proposed rule issued January 26, 2016.
(January 26, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Smoking Ban Comments
The following comments are submitted on behalf of the Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Housing Task Force and Rights Task Force regarding the proposed rule published on November 17, 2015, “Instituting Smoke-Free Public Housing.”
(January 19, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Rights Task Force Report 2015
(January 12, 2016) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Ideascale Campaign on Reasonable Accommodations
We submit these comments as Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities’ Employment and Training, Rights, and Social Security Task Forces. The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) is a coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration, and inclusion of the 57 million children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
(December 1, 2015) |
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Rights Task Force
The Health, Rights and Technology Task Forces came together to develop comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the nondiscrimination provisions in the Affordable Care Act.
We, the undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Health, Rights, and Technology & Communications Task Forces, appreciate the opportunity to provide comments in response to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Nondiscrimination in Health Programs or Activities.
(November 9, 2015) |
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Rights Task Force
CCD National Voter Registration Day Statement
September 22, 2015 is National Voter Registration Day. Voting is the foundation of our democracy and one of the most fundamental rights that Americans enjoy. The goal of National Voter Registration Day is to ensure that no one is left out of the voting process. We remain far from meeting that goal for people with disabilities.
(September 22, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Rights Task Force Letter In Opposition to H.R. 2646 the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force write in regard to the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646).
(September 17, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Rights comment on NQF interim report on HCBS
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force submits this comment in response to NQF’s solicitation of feedback on its interim report concerning the need for a framework to measure the gaps in home and community-based services to enhance the quality of community living.
(August 17, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Thank you letter to members of Congress who raised concerns about EEOC's proposed rule applying the ADA to workplace wellness programs
We write on behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force to express our gratitude for the letter that you sent to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission raising civil rights concerns in response to the EEOC’s proposed rule applying the ADA to workplace wellness programs.
(July 31, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD comments on EEOC NPRM re wellness programs & ADA
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) submit these comments in response to the EEOC’s proposed rule to modify the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA’s) medical inquiries provisions to address workplace wellness programs.
(June 19, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter asking Steny Hoyer to weigh in concerning EEOC's proposed rule to amend the ADA regulations and remove existing protections with respect to wellness programs
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) write to ask you to weigh in with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to raise concerns about the agency’s April 20, 2015 proposed rule to amend its ADA regulations.
(June 2, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to Nancy Pelosi urging appointment of MIchelle Bishop to EAC
On behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we write to urge you to appoint Michelle Bishop to the Board of Advisors to the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC).
(June 2, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to House appropriations committee subcommittee on Labor HHS regarding appropriations for HHS activities to promote community integration
On behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we write to express our strong support for continued appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for activities promoting community integration for individuals with disabilities. CCD is a coalition of national disability organizations working for national public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
(April 28, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD policing Task Force letter
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) appreciate the opportunity to submit comments that may be helpful to the work of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing.
(April 8, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to White House Task Force on 21st Century Policing concerning law enforcement interactions with people with disabilities
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) appreciate the opportunity to submit comments that may be helpful to the work of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing.
(April 8, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD rights letter to Senate HELP committee urging confirmation of Loretta Lynch for Attorney General
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force submits this letter urging the Judiciary Committee to vote for confirmation of Loretta Lynch as United States Attorney General.
(February 24, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Letter to President re wellness programs and ADA
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) write to urge the Administration not to erode the workplace rights afforded by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it makes policy concerning employer-based wellness programs.
(February 12, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD testimony at Jan. 29 Senate hearing on Wellness programs within the Affordable Care Act.
Thank you for inviting me to testify concerning this important issue. My name is Jennifer Mathis. I serve as Director of Programs at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, a national non-profit organization that works to promote equal opportunities for individuals with mental disabilities in all aspects of life through litigation, policy advocacy and training.
(January 29, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD rights letter to Senate HELP committee concerning wellness programs and ADA
We submit this letter on behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force for purposes of the HELP Committee hearing tomorrow concerning employer-based wellness programs.
(January 28, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Rights Task Force Annual Report for 2014 Final
(January 12, 2015) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter of CCD groups supporting EEOC nominees David Lopez and Charlotte Burrows
We write as members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) to express our strong support for the President’s nomination of David Lopez for a second term as General Counsel of the EEOC and his nomination of Charlotte Burrows for a seat on the Commission.
(December 11, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter supporting joint comments of deaf and hard of hearing groups and theater owners in response to proposed rules concerning captioning in movie theaters
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force submits this comment in response to the above-referenced proposed rulemaking.
(December 11, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD AFFH Assessment Tool Comments
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assessment Tool. See, 79 Fed. Reg. 187 (September 26, 2014). Please accept this letter as the comments of the Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Housing Task Force and the CCD Rights Task Force.
(November 26, 2014) |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to Senate HELP Committee urging swift confirmation of EEOC nominees David Lopez (General Counsel) and Charlotte Burrows (Commissioner).
We write as members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) to express our strong support for the President’s nomination of David Lopez for a second term as General Counsel of the EEOC and his nomination of Charlotte Burrows for a seat on the Commission.
(November 10, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Comments on EEOC's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) submit these comments in response to the Commission’s Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.
(July 21, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter urging White House to appoint Chai Feldblum as EEOC Chair
We write on behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force to urge you to renominate Jacqueline Berrien as Chair of the EEOC or to appoint Commissioner Chai Feldblum as Chair.
(July 21, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Barber Bill Support Lletter
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) write to express our support for the Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act, H.R. 4574.
(June 27, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD rights letter re CJS appropriations & Olmstead
On behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we write to express our deep concern about language that appears in the House Appropriations Committee’s Report on the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill and that we urge you not to include in the Senate Committee Report or the Conference Report.
(June 20, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Rights Letter for HR 3717 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act)
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force would like to submit for the record of the April 3, 2014 hearing on H.R. 3717 the attached letter sent earlier by the Task Force.
(April 15, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Comments on HIPAA NICS NPRM
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force submits these comments in response to the Office of Civil Rights’ Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
(April 1, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD ADAAA comments on DOJ NPRM
On behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we submit these comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Amendment of Americans with Disabilities Act Title II and Title III Regulations to Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008, RIN 1190-AA59.
(April 1, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD rights Task Force Letter re Executive Order
On behalf of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we write to thank you for including people with disabilities who are paid under special wage certificates under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act in the Executive Order raising the minimum wage for employees of federal contractors.
(February 21, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter supporting nomination of Debo Adegbile for Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force urges you to confirm Debo Adegbile as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.
(February 5, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter sent by Rights Task Force members to House members concerning the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act.
The undersigned members of the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force urge you not to cosponsor or vote for the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717).
(February 4, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Rights Task Force Annual Report for 2013
(January 13, 2014) - Download [ PDF ] - Download [ WORD ] |
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Testimony of Rights, Veterans & Military Families, & Employment & Training task forces for House Subcommittee
Workforce Protections Dec. 4, 2013 hearing on OFCCP’s regulations implementing Section 503 and VEVRAA
(December 4, 2013) |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to Senate Majority Leader & Minority Leader urging a swift vote on renomination of Chai Feldblum to EEOC
(November 25, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Comments on the HHS OCR request for information re the Affordable Care Act’s nondiscrimination provisions
(October 11, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD comments on HUD’s “affirmatively furthering fair housing” proposed regulations
(October 11, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD Rights Letter of support to swift confirmation of Chai Feldblum
We write on behalf of the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force to urge the swift confirmation of Chai Feldblum to a second term as a commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
(August 30, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Agenda and handouts for ADA/Community Integration Briefings in House & Senate, July 29, 2013
Congressional Briefing: The Americans with Disabilities Act and Community Integration Hosted by CCD Rights Task Force and the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus
(August 13, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] - [ OTHER ] |
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Rights Task Force
Handouts from ADA/Community Integration briefings (July 29 2013)
Key Principles of Integration and Overview and Resources
(August 13, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] - [ OTHER ] |
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Rights Task Force
Videos of ADA/Community Integration briefings in House and Senate, July 29, 2013
This briefing discusses the history, purpose, and vision of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The first of several briefings, it will focus on the ADA's "integration mandate" and the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision. Speakers will describe the importance of the integration mandate for people with disabilities, what integration means, its implications for state service systems and for the Medicaid program, and the future of community integration.
(July 29, 2013) |
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Rights Task Force
Videos of ADA/Community Integration briefings in House and Senate, July 29, 2013
(July 29, 2013) |
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Rights Task Force
Videos of ADA/Community Integration briefings in House and Senate, July 29, 2013
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Rights Task Force
Videos of ADA/Community Integration briefings in House and Senate, July 29, 2013
(July 29, 2013) |
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Rights Task Force
Videos of ADA/Community Integration briefings in House and Senate, July 29, 2013
(July 29, 2013) |
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Rights Task Force
CCD letter to HUD Olmstead
(June 12, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
CCD rights comments on HIPAA NICS ANPRM
Re: ANPRM on HIPAA Privacy Rule and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
(June 7, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Wellness - comments for record following EEOC public meeting
(May 23, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Comments on Security Clearance
Re: Comments on Information Collection Request, OMB Control No. 3206-0005, Questionnaire for National Security Positions, Standard Form 86 (SF 86).
(May 13, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Wellness programs - EEOC testimony
(May 8, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Meeting of May 8, 2013 - Wellness Programs Under Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws
(May 8, 2013) |
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Video - Public Meeting of May 8, 2013
(May 8, 2013) |
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Rights Task Force
EEOC form applicants with disabilities
Re: Notice of Information Collection – Revised: Demographic Information on Applicants for Federal Employment
(April 16, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Letter to DOJ re pool reg implementation
(January 25, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Wellness regs comments
(January 25, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Rights Task Force Annual Report 2012
(January 3, 2013) - Download [ PDF ] - Download [ WORD ] |
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