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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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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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May 20, 2025The plaintiffs in Jonathan R. sought systemic relief for constitutional violations in West Virginia’s child welfare system while also raising claims on behalf of a subclass of youth with disabilities.
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May 20, 2025On May 20, 2025, CPR joined with the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) and task forces from the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) to protest an unprecedented 700 billion in cuts to the Medicaid program.
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May 13, 2025CPR stands with the disability community in condemning the recently announced cuts to Medicaid. Contact your legislators today and let them know these cuts must be stopped!
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April 29, 2025The Aging Mind, a one-hour APM broadcast special, explores the unique mental health challenges of older adults, and the models in place to care for them. Included are interviews with mental health providers, direct care workers, and older Americans living with mental health issues. Also included is a segment on the Marsters v. Healey class action lawsuit and interviews with Steven Schwartz, lead attorney for the Plaintiffs, and Carol Chojnacki, a named Plaintiff in the case.
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April 22, 2025CPR and Partners Issue Plain Language Explainer for Update on the Texas v. Kennedy (formerly Becerra) Lawsuit