Self-Determination

Advancing Autonomy

People with disabilities are often subjected to limitations on personal freedom. NDRN and the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Network value the concept of dignity of risk, and promote alternatives to guardianship whenever possible. People with disabilities should have the opportunity to make their own decisions.

Latest in Self-Determination

  • Self Advocacy

    “I Identify as Blind” disability pride, music and unmasking with Lachi

    March 5, 2026

    On this episode of National Disability Radio, we sit down with award-winning recording artist, advocate, and author Lachi for a powerful conversation about disability pride, music, and unmasking. Lachi shares her journey, from navigating the music industry as a blind artist, to founding RAMPD, a coalition amplifying disability culture…

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  • Self Advocacy

    National Disability Radio: Alden’s AuDHD Journey

    November 14, 2025

    Alden Blevins, the newest host of National Disability Radio, has a personal journey with autism and ADHD that has shaped her perspective on disability rights and advocacy. Alden was misdiagnosed with anxiety and depression as a child, and did not receive the correct diagnosis of autism and ADHD until…

    Podcast
  • Community Integration

    Disability Rights North Dakota Receives 2025 Advocacy Award

    June 3, 2025

    Disability Rights North Dakota has been selected for their outstanding work challenging the state’s ongoing efforts to enact an IMD (Institutions for Mental Disease) Exclusion Waiver. DRND’s efforts, often in the face of strong political and corporate opposition, have made clear that the rights and dignity of individuals with…

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  • ADA & Civil Rights

    Letter in Support of the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act (House)

    February 6, 2025

    NDRN sent a letter thanking Congressman Mike Bost, Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, for introducing the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act.

    Letter
  • ADA & Civil Rights

    Letter in Support of the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act (Senate)

    February 6, 2025

    NDRN sent a letter thanking Senator Jerry Moran, Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, for introducing the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act.

    Letter
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