Disability Rights Nebraska continues its push to fight for those who can't

KEARNEY, Neb. — A state organization continues its push to fight for those who can't.

Board members of Disability Rights Nebraska met in Kearney on Saturday to discuss policies, and continue their focus on rights and safety of those with disabilities - both in facilities and in social settings.

States were federally mandated to have organizations like this back in the 1970s.

Officials say over the years improvements have been made over time, but future generations need to remember what changes were made in order to continue the fight.

"They may tend to sit back and say OK, we're done," said Disability Rights Nebraska Board Chair Mary Angus. "And so that's one of our jobs as board members, as advocates in the community is to make sure we have people who understand how important not to decide we're done."

Saturday's meeting also included a question and answer period as well as discussing a five year plan.