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 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

  • CPR Newsletter | March 2025
    March 4, 2025
    Updates on Litigation, Initiatives and Staff
  • CPR and Partners Issue Update on the Texas v. Becerra Lawsuit
    February 21, 2025
    CPR and Partners Continue to Defend Section 504 and Issue an Update on the Texas v. Becerra lawsuit.
  • A Message to Our Community
    February 20, 2025
    At CPR, we have been following with alarm the rapid and extreme actions the Trump administration has taken to unravel hard-fought civil and human rights and violate the rule of law. We write to assure you that CPR is committed to advancing the rights of all people with disabilities, especially those most marginalized. We will use our skills and position to oppose the administration’s efforts.
  • CPR Defends Section 504 Against Attack by Seventeen States
    February 13, 2025
    In May, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued new regulations to enforce the original non-discrimination law for people with disabilities – Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.  This was the first update of the 504 regulations since 1977, and included new provisions on health care, child welfare, communication, technology, and community integration.  In September, Texas and 16 other states filed a lawsuit seeking to cancel these new regulations and declare the 1973 statutory provision unconstitutional.  CPR, together with a broad disability coalition, organized a strategy to save 504 and defeat this lawsuit.
  • CPR Needs Your Help!
    February 11, 2025
    CPR and Partners Unite to Protect the Rights of People with Disabilities