During the COVID-19 public health crisis, people with disabilities still have the right to live, work, and access our community free from discrimination. Disability Rights Oregon has been hard at work promoting and defending these rights. Learn more about our advocacy on COVID-19 below. Healthcare 20 State and National Civil Rights Leaders Call for Federal… Continue Reading DRO’s Advocacy on COVID-19
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Tell Secretary DeVos not to leave students with disabilities behind during COVID-19
Every child should receive an education while school is suspended Teachers are working hard to creatively meet the educational needs of students while school is suspended due to COVID-19. But students with disabilities are at risk of being left behind. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees children with disabilities an equal right to education.… Continue Reading Tell Secretary DeVos not to leave students with disabilities behind during COVID-19
COVID-19 testing in Oregon remains insufficient
The COVID-19 crisis creates countless opportunities for persons with disabilities to be experience abuse or neglect especially those who reside in institutions. Identification and treatment of the virus are two areas. We have received reports that people with disabilities in Oregon are being denied or having tests delayed due to the lack of availability of… Continue Reading COVID-19 testing in Oregon remains insufficient
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) & Disability Rights
During the COVID-19 public health crisis, people with disabilities still have the right to live, work, and access our community free from discrimination. Disability Rights Oregon has been hard at work promoting and defending these rights. Updated: July 1, 2020 Know Your Legal Rights during the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis DRO Resources: Know Your Rights… Continue Reading COVID-19 (Coronavirus) & Disability Rights