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CPR uses legal strategies, advocacy, and policy to promote the integration and full community participation of people with disabilities and all others who are devalued in today’s society.
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Litigation
Expanding and protecting the rights of people with disabilities.
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Defend Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is under attack. Learn more and stay up-to-date on advocacy efforts to save it.
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Advocacy
Stay current on disability issues, educate yourself about the impact of proposed policy changes, and learn how to take action.
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Supported Decision-Making
Learn about SDM, read how SDM transforms lives, and become a participant, supporter or advocate.
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COVID-19
Get up-to-date resources on COVID-19 and its impact on people with disabilities, including information on the latest policy developments, medical rationing, and Medicaid.
News
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April 9, 2026On April 3, 2026, CPR and a diverse group of Amici filed a friend of the court brief renewing their support for Perkins Coie and other private law firms who were directly targeted by the Administration’s 2025 Executive Orders.
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April 9, 2026The Center for Public Representation (CPR) is deeply concerned about a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) initiative targeting veterans, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, for guardianship.
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March 24, 2026As the U.S. Senate debates the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislators need to hear about the ways it would harm people with disabilities. The SAVE Act purports to solve the problem of noncitizens voting illegally, including by requiring proof of citizenship to register and a photo ID to vote, and could restrict mail voting.
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March 17, 2026Updates on CPR's Litigation, Advocacy and Initiatives
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March 16, 2026On March 16, 2026, CPR filed a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Worcester’s 911 program that discriminates against children, youth, and adults with mental health disabilities by denying them equal access to appropriate emergency services.