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National Disability Rights Network

January 2009

National Disability Rights Network to release shocking report on seclusion and restraint in U.S. schools

Citing deaths and physical and emotional injuries, group to call for
national ban on seclusion and prone restraint, increased teacher training and other immediate action items by Obama Administration and the 111th Congress

WHAT:          
At a media briefing on January 13 on Capitol Hill, the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) will unveil a disturbing national report on seclusion and restraint in U.S. schools and call on the Obama Administration and the 111th Congress to introduce a national ban on seclusion and prone restraint practices in schools nationwide.

The report is a compilation of cases outlined by NDRN’s 57-member network of protection and advocacy (P&As) systems nationwide. The report details deaths and physical and emotional injuries inflicted on students ranging from kindergarten to high school from schools across the country. It also outlines inconsistent state laws, lack of training for teachers and virtually no government oversight or investigation of the issue.

Speakers attending the media briefing include U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT), NDRN Executive Director Curt Decker, and families of loved ones who were physically restrained or placed in seclusion while attending schools.

WHEN:  Tuesday, January 13 – 2:30 p.m.
 
WHERE: To be announced

MEDIA CONTACT: 
Brian Remsberg
IMRE
864-232-6380
brianr@imre.com

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