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5/27/2016

AUCD Comments on Proposed Rule to Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices (ESD)

AUCD submitted comments to the FDA on the proposed Rule to ban electrical stimulation devices (ESD) that are used to treat self-injurious or aggressive behavior. Research on aversive stimuli does not support the argument that the use of ESDs is either therapeutic or humane, and AUCD fully supports the FDA proposed Rule to ban them.

 
 

2/24/2015

AUCD signed on to a Letter Thanking Congressman Don Beyer for Introudcing Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 927)

AUCD signed onto a letter thanking Congressman Beyer for introducing the Keeping All Students Safe Act, H.R. 927, which safeguards students and staff from dangerous and deadly restraint and seclusion in schools.

pdf File 200 orgs HR 927 restraint seclusion BEYER.pdf [download]
 
 

2/24/2015

AUCD signed onto a letter Thanking Ranking Member Bobby Scott for being the Primary Original Cosponsor of the Keeping All Students Safe Act, H.R. 927.

AUCD signed onto a letter with over 200 National, State, and Local Organizations thanking Ranking Member Bobby Scott for being the Original Cosponsor of the Keeping All Students Safe Act.

pdf File 200 orgs HR 927 restraint seclusion Bobby Scott Ranking Memb.pdf [download]
 
 

4/11/2014

Alliance to Prevent Restraint, Aversive Intervention, and Seclusion Urges FDA to Ban Electric Shock

AUCD signed on to this letter from the Alliance to Prevent Restraint, Aversive Intervention, and Seclusion (APRAIS) responding to a Food and Drug Administration request for comments regarding the use of electric shock devices for behavioral modification. The coalition urged the FDA to ban the use of these devices.

pdf File APRAIS FDA Letter 4-11-14.pdf [download]
 
 

5/10/2013

AUCD Thanks Rep. Miller for Reintroducing Keeping All Students Safe Act

On May 9, 2013,Congressman George Miller (D-CA), ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, re-introduced the Keeping All Students Safe Act (HR 1893). AUCD strongly supports the Keeping All Students Safe Act.

 
 

5/9/2013

APRAIS Thank You Letters to Reps. Miller and Harper for Reintroducing Keeping All Students Safe Act

On May 9, 2013, Congressman George Miller (D-CA), ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, re-introduced the Keeping All Students Safe Act (HR 1893). He was joined by 12 co-sponsors, including Gregg Harper (R-MS).

 
 

5/10/2012

AUCD Thank You Letter to Rep. Miller for Floor Statement on Restraint and Seclusion

On Wednesday, May 9th, Representative George Miller (D-CA) gave a speech in the House of Representatives urging Congress to pass the Keeping All Students Safe Act. AUCD sent this letter thanking him for his continued efforts to limit restraint and seclusion in schools.

 
 

4/3/2012

CCD Letter in Response to AASA Report

AUCD signed onto this letter from the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Education Task Force in response to a report promoting the use of restraint and seclusion in schools.

pdf File CCD Letter on AASA Report [download]
 
 

12/21/2011

AUCD Letter in Support of the Keeping All Students Safe Act (S. 2020)

AUCD sent this letter to Senator Tom Harkin in support of the recently-introduced Keeping All Students Safe Act, S. 2020.

pdf File Support Letter for S. 2020 [download]
 
 

3/3/2010

Three sign-on letters for restraint and seclusion legislation

AUCD signed on to these three letters regarding the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247). The letters respond to arguments opposing the legislation and urge for the inclusion of the Senate bill's (S. 2860) requirement that schools have a debriefing session with parents after restraint or seclusion is implemented.

 
 

2/1/2010

APRAIS recommendation letter to sponsors of the Preventing Harmful Restraints and Seclusion in Schools Act

AUCD signed on to this letter from the APRAIS coalition which includes recommendations for changes to the legislation as the bills go through markup.

pdf File APRAIS recommendations ltr 2-1-10.pdf [download]
 
 

12/15/2009

House Dear Colleague letter for the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act HR 4247

Leaders of the House Education and Labor Committee sent this letter urging their colleagues to cosponsor HR 4247.

pdf File Dear Colleague - HR 4247 [download]
 
 

12/9/2009

APRAIS letter to Rep. Miller for introducing seclusion and restraint legislation

AUCD helped draft a letter to Rep. George Miller (D-CA), thanking him for introducing legislation to restrict the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. Identical letters were sent to Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-WA), who cosponsored the bill, and Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT), who introduced a similar bill in the Senate.

pdf File APRAIS ltr to Miller 12-4-09.pdf [download]
 
 

10/12/2009

Letter regarding Judge Rotenberg Center to Human Rights Groups and Federal Agencies

 
 

8/4/2009

Department of Education Letter to State School Officers

Letter urging revision of restraint and seclusion practices by beginning of the 2009 school year
pdf File Letter to State School Officers July 2009.pdf [download]
 
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