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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    Expanding and protecting the rights of people with disabilities.

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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

  • CPR is Prepared to Fight Back!
    November 8, 2024
    CPR’s executive director, Cathy Costanzo, issues statement following the 2024 presidential election results.
  • October 2024 Newsletter
    October 17, 2024
    October 2024 Newsletter
  • Following Marsters v. Healey Settlement, CPR Launches New Initiative: Bringing People Home
    October 1, 2024
    After the federal court approved the comprehensive Settlement Agreement in Marsters v. Healey on June 18, 2024, CPR launched its implementation initiative entitled Bringing People Home. The project will initially focus on implementing this Agreement, but soon will be expanded to include other efforts to promote integration, end unnecessary institutionalization, and allow people to come home to their families, neighbors, and communities. The project will engage people with diverse experiences and expertise, so that CPR’s legal successes can be implemented with and by affected communities.
  • Update on the Implementation of the Marsters v. Healey Settlement Agreement – Year 1
    October 1, 2024
    On October 1, 2024, CPR, its co-counsel, and a number of state officials met for the first quarterly meeting required by the Agreement. Secretaries, Commissioners, and senior staff from all relevant agencies presented status updates on each program required by the Agreement.
  • CPR Joins National Disability Organizations Calling for Access to Integrated Employment
    October 1, 2024
    In September 2024, CPR joined a national coalition of disability organizations in supporting the bipartisan “Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act” (TCIEA) (S. 533 / H.R.1263).  TCIEA would expand individuals’ opportunities for competitive integrated employment, provide grants and technical assistance to support the transformation of segregated employment settings, and gradually sunset the federal subminimum wage program under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act.