Mission

 

The Rights Task Force advocates on a wide variety of matters involving the human and civil rights of individuals with disabilities through an equity lens. The Task Force's vision is driven by a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, as well as the four key goals for people with disabilities set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self- sufficiency.  Through our work, we are committed to assuring that the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the ADA, and other civil rights protections set forth in law and court decisions are interpreted and enforced in a robust manner to secure the equal rights and opportunities of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) disabled people, LGBTQ+ disabled people, people living with HIV, and all other individuals with disabilities. The Task Force is committed to advocating for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities with multiple statuses or who are multiply marginalized. 

Co-chairs

• Claudia Center
  Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
  510-644-2555 ext. 5231
  ccenter@dredf.org

• Stephen Lieberman
  United Spinal Association
  202-556-2076 x 7104 phone 
  slieberman@unitedspinal.org

• R. Larkin Taylor-Parker 
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network 
  202-903-0995 
  ltaylorparker@autisticadvocacy.org 

• Morgan Whitlatch
  Center for Public Representation
  202-596-6116
  mwhitlatch@cpr-ma.org

Save the ADA

Rights Task Force Priorities for 2019

CCD Rights Task Force 2018 Code of Participation

CCD Rights Task Force Addressing Poverty - Key Principles

ACTIVITIES

Rights Task Force CCD Statement on Proposed updates to HHS' Section 504 regs The undersigned Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) acknowledge and thank the Department of Health and Human Services for the publication of its historic proposed rule, Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities. (September 14,  2023) - Download [ PDF ] Rights Task Force CCD comments on ANPRM Updates to HUD's Section 504 Regulations Thank you for the opportunity to comment on FR-6257-A-01, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability: Updates to HUD's Section 504 Regulations. Please accept this letter as the comments of the undersigned Co-Chairs of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (“CCD”) Housing Task Force and the CCD Rights Task Force. (July 24,  2023) - Download [ PDF ] Rights Task Force Letter of support on HR 485 from members of the CCD Health and Rights Task Forces The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration, and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society free from racism, ableism, sexism, and xenophobia, as well as LGBTQ+ based discrimination and religious intolerance. (July 13,  2023) - Download [ PDF ] Rights Task Force CCD Letter on Section 508 Report On behalf of the undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technology & Telecommunications and Rights Task Forces, we write to thank the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the General Services Administration (GSA) for the recent issuance of the Section 508 Report to Congress and the President on Accessibility of Federal Electronic and Information Technology. (May 30,  2023) - Download [ PDF ] Rights Task Force CCD Letter Urging Immediate Publication of Proposed Section 504 HHS Regulations The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration, and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society free from racism, ableism, sexism, and xenophobia, as well as LGBTQ+ based discrimination and religious intolerance. (April 26,  2023) - Download [ PDF ] Rights Task Force CCD Rights Statement on Guardianship and Alternatives On behalf of the undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we thank the Special Committee on Aging for planning this hearing and for seeking public input, stories, and suggestions for reform related to guardianship, conservatorship, interdiction, and other protective arrangements (collectively referred to here as “guardianship”). (March 23,  2023) - Download [ PDF ] Rights Task Force CCD 2022 Rights Task Force Annual Report (January 16,  2023) - Download [ PDF ]