- General
NDRN Board Announces Marlene Sallo to Become Executive Director
August 18, 2022
After an exhaustive search, the NDRN Board of Directors has unanimously chosen Marlene Sallo to be the next executive director of NDRN.
Statement - 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 rail cars be accessible to people with disabilities, and correcting inaccurate claims in a letter Amtrak previously sent to NDRN.
Letter - General
NDRN Applauds Introduction of the Stop the Wait Bill in Congress to Benefit Social Security Applicants
August 5, 2022
This vital bill will eliminate the five month waiting period SSDI applicants must wait before they can begin to receive the greatly needed benefits.
Letter - Veterans
NDRN’s Written Testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging’s Hearing on Website Accessibility for Veterans with Disabilities and Older Americans
August 4, 2022
Despite the legal obligations of Section 508, too many federal websites lack accessibility for people with disabilities, including veterans and older Americans. In our testimony to the Senate Special Committee on Aging, NDRN addresses the problem and the crucial need for equal access to federal websites, as well as…
Comments - Transportation
FRA Administrator Responds to NDRN
August 3, 2022
FRA Administrator Amit Bose wrote in response to NDRN urging the DOT to ensure public transportation planning is accessible and inclusive of people with disabilities.
Letter
