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    NCD applauds HHS OCR and Conn. Gov. Lamont for resolving discriminatory non-visitation policy
      June 11, 2020
      
        





      
      
      
        



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    NCD statement of solidarity with victims of police violence
      June 02, 2020
      
        





      
      
        



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    NCD statement regarding direct support professionals and COVID-19 hospital visit rules
      May 27, 2020
      
        





      
      
        



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    NCD advises CMS to caution states against blanket waiver usage that could increase institutionalization
      April 15, 2020
      
        





      
      
        



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    NCD sends letter to National Governors Association urging protections regarding COVID-19
      April 09, 2020
      
        





      
      
        



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    Statement of the National Council on Disability in Response to HHS OCR Bulletin on Civil Rights, HIPAA, and COVID-19
      March 31, 2020
      
        





      
      
        



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    National Council on Disability Commends HHS Office of Civil Rights for Enforcement Activity on Behalf of Parents with Disabilities
      December 06, 2019
      
        





      
      
        



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    Annual federal report to Congress notes progress, highlights gaps in enforcement of disability laws
      October 31, 2019
      
        



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    Federal study finds nation's assisted suicide laws rife with dangers to people with disabilities
      October 09, 2019
      
        





      
      
        



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    National Council on Disability First Report of Bioethics Series Examines Organ Transplant Discrimination, Calls on HHS OCR, DOJ to Issue Life-Saving Guidance
      September 25, 2019
      
        





      
      
        



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