- Fires, Disasters & Emergencies
NDRN Submits Comments to FEMA on Equity for People with Disabilities
July 19, 2021
NDRN submitted comments in response to an RFI from FEMA to discuss how the agency can provide better equity…
Comments - Education
Protect the Rights of Students with Disabilities – The Need for an Education P&A Program
July 30, 2021
The Protection and Advocacy in Education Act would provide dedicated grant funding for the P&A Network to protect and…
Fact Sheet - Housing
NDRN Congratulates Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman on HUD Appointment
August 6, 2021
NDRN expressed its hope to work with Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman moving forward.
Letter - Housing
NDRN Thanks Representative Maxine Waters for Introduction of the Housing is Infrastructure Act of 2021
August 25, 2021
This bill, which is expected to be included in the reconciliation package, will assist persons with disabilities to procure…
Letter - Education
Disability and Civil Rights Organizations Oppose Problematic School Safety Bill
August 13, 2021
The letter urges Congress not to move this piece of legislation.
Letter - Justice System
Protect the Rights of People with Disabilities Involved with the Criminal Justice System – The Need for a Criminal Justice P&A
September 30, 2021
The Criminal Justice P&A would provide dedicated funding for every P&A agency to protect and advocate for the rights…
Fact Sheet - Employment
Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
November 18, 2021
NDRN and our members, the Protection & Advocacy agencies, have long advocated for an elimination of subminimum wages and…
Statement - Transportation
NDRN Provides Comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Strategic Framework
December 21, 2021
NDRN provided comments to emphasize equity, future design, and safety.
Comments - Transportation
The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles
March 16, 2022
The Transportation Task Force submitted comments in response to the Congressional Hearing Entitled "The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles"
Comments - Fires, Disasters & Emergencies
Comments to the FCC on Accessible Emergency Alert Systems
May 12, 2022
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) put out a notice of proposed rule-making and a notice of inquiry to collect…
Comments - Transportation
Letter to Amtrak President Urging Accessible Railcar Design
August 8, 2022
NDRN sent the following letter to the President of National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) urging that the next generation of…
Letter - Fires, Disasters & Emergencies
NDRN Sends a Congratulations Letter to the New Director at the Office of Disability Integration and Coordination
September 2, 2022
NDRN sent this letter to the new director of the Office of Disability Integration and Coordination with the Federal…
Letter - Fires, Disasters & Emergencies
Responding to an NPRM on Airplane Evacuation Access
September 20, 2022
Airplane seats are known for being extremely small and narrow which already makes it difficult for persons with disabilities…
Comments - Transportation
Responding to GM and Ford petitions to NHTSA
September 22, 2022
NDRN is urging NHTSA not to allow exemptions unless the vehicles are accessible for all passengers with disabilities.
Comments - Employment
ADA Employment Rights for People with Disabilities
October 12, 2022
This powerpoint provides a basic overview of the employment rights under the ADA and its impact on people with…
General - ADA & Civil Rights
Submitting Comments to the U.S. Access Board
November 21, 2022
The U.S. Access Board put out an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on accessibility features of self-service transaction machines.…
Comments - Funding
NDRN statement in response to Senate Agriculture Subcommittee hearing concerning SNAP benefits
May 5, 2023
Our public statement against work requirements for SNAP benefits. Work requirements are inappropriate and could be detrimental for people…
Letter - Housing
NDRN Thanks Senator Kaine for his Introduction of the Fair Housing Improvement Act
May 15, 2023
NDRN applauds Senator Tim Kaine for the introduction of this important bill to help ensure increased access to affordable…
Letter - Housing
NDRN Thanks Congresswoman Barragan for Introducing the Returning Home Act
May 15, 2023
NDRN thanks Congresswoman Barragan from California for her introduction of the Returning Home Act.
Letter - Housing
Comments Concerning the Rights of Tenants Who Go Through Tenant Screening Processes
May 31, 2023
NDRN submitted comments to express their concerns with blanket screening process; highlighting the negative consequences of many of these…
Comments