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.

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    “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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    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…

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