The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) has been studying segregated work, sheltered environments, and the sub-minimum wage to determine whether they meet the needs of people with disabilities and whether they comply with federal law. Unfortunately, what we found was disappointing to say the least. The product
Download →The goal of this report is to share what the Protection & Advocacy systems (P&As) have learned about the needs of children and youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system with those who can help make the necessary changes and protect and advance current systemic reforms.
Download →If you are concerned that a person with disabilities or an older adult may be a victim of financial exploitation, you have several ways to report the harmful behavior and protect the victim. This fact sheet defines financial exploitation, tells you how to report it, and provides
Download →People with disabilities, including older Americans with physical, cognitive, sensory and mental impairments, have a legal right to access government services. Under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local government must not discriminate against people with disabilities. This fact sheet will provide
Download →This is the fourth presentation guide in the series. This presentation explains disability etiquette, which are guidelines to to communicating and interacting with people who have disabilities, and how to use person first language. Click here to access the presentation.
Download →It is well known that children with intellectual disabilities face a much higher risk for sexual abuse and sexual assault than those without disabilities. Perpetrators of child sexual abuse select victims who have disabilities because they view them as more vulnerable and less capable of reporting the
Download →This guide walks you through a seven-step model for improving your community’s capacity to respond to crime victims with disabilities. Click here to access the guide.
Download →Various risk factors put individuals with disabilities at risk of domestic violence, sexual violence, and all forms of human trafficking. This webinar will discuss these factors and also consider the intersection of the trafficking of persons with disabilities with domestic and sexual violence. The panelists explore how
Download →This webinar provides information on how to appropriately provide services for victims of violence who have a disability or are Deaf. Sandra Harrell from the Center on Victimization and Safety at The Vera Institute of Justice presents as a part of the 2017 End Abuse of People
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