Our network is in every US state and territory, as well as the Four Corners region, and stands ready to defend and advance the right of people with disabilities. Find your P&A at the link below ndrn.org/about/ndrn-mem…

There's still time to sign up for our annual conference! Join us June 3rd through June 6th in Crystal City VA to learn about advancing the rights of people with disabilities web.cvent.com/event/7f1e3a0c…

Read about the important work our colleagues at the Georgia Advocacy Office are doing to combat elder abuse atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/05/06/dis…

We're proud to support this critical legislation that will ensure the dependents of military members do not have their healthcare disrupted toledoblade.com/local/politics…

Caregiving isn't just work. Family caregivers actually typically spend money to enable them to help their loved one. It's time for the government to support those who provide care ndrn.salsalabs.org/creditforcarin…

Talofa from American Samoa!

Former NDRN intern Jordyn Zimmerman spoke with CBS News about how assistive technology changed her life. A great story and equally important a great example of why we need access to assistive technology to be widespread. cbsnews.com/amp/news/techn…

We've signed onto a letter in support of integrating voter registration into Healthcare.Gov. We should make voter registration opportunities widespread and easily accessible! ndrn.org/resource/hhs-l… ndrn.org/wp-content/upl…

Well we got snubbed by the Pulitzers again, but you should still check out our podcast ndrn.org/resource/ndr-a…

There's 28 days to go until we kick off our annual conference! Registration is still open, but slots are going fast. Sign up today at web.cvent.com/event/7f1e3a0c…

Our colleagues at the Northern Marianas Protection & Advocacy Systems, Inc recently published an article on why they have gotten into podcasting. Be sure to subscribe to 'Advocacy Amplified'! saipantribune.com/opinion/column…

We applaud HHS for finalizing a rule to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities. The disability community has long called for strengthening the protections of Rule 504. No one should face discrimination in a healthcare setting. hhs.gov/about/news/202…

“These are not isolated stories, these are common issues that people [across the country] are having, and there is a tremendous amount of frustration among wheelchair users,” - Amy Scherer, NDRN Senior Staff Attorney statnews.com/2024/05/01/whe…

Our executive director Marlene Sallo will be speaking at The Latino Electorate: ¡Presente y Poderoso!

When: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Where: Taller Puertorriqueño, 2600 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia
Sign up: bit.ly/latinovrc

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Take the time to revisit this podcast we released last year in celebration of AAPI heritage with Terry Ao Minnis and Mia Ives-Rublee ndrn.org/resource/panda…

A new episode of National Disability Radio is out! We discuss the carceral system with NDRN's Rebecca Shaeffer and explore how people with disabilities wind up in it and how to support those returning home. ndrn.org/resource/ndr-a…

Today marks the 47th anniversary of the end of the 1977 Section 504 protests, a historical effort between people with different disabilities coming together in support of legislation that affected the overall disability population.

The sit-in was pivotal in getting strong 504

We joined with a coalition of disability organizations lead by Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) to tell DOT don't delay making air travel safer for wheelchair users! ndrn.org/resource/dot-l…

'As of now, no state mandates that poll workers be trained in accommodating disabled voters. That kind of training could help some disabled people vote more easily.' motherjones.com/politics/2024/…

Happy #InternationalGuideDogDay ! To celebrate Stephanie and guide dog Nala bust one of the common misconceptions about guide dogs.