- Mental Health
NDRN Submits Comments Calling for Text-To-988 Accessibility
July 9, 2021
NDRN submitted comments to FCC to advocate for full access to the new Text-To-988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline service.
Comments - General
Court Authorizes Torture of People with Disabilities
July 7, 2021
The National Disability Rights Network is appalled with the court’s ruling. Torture is not treatment.
Press Release - General
NDRN Submits Comments on Request for Information on Equity
July 6, 2021
The comments focus on collecting data in an equitable manner to reflect underserved individuals and communities and reduce barriers or factors that challenge underserved communities’ interactions with Federal agencies and programs.
Comments - Mental Health
Alternatives to Police Response for People in Mental Health Crisis – Ideas, Barriers and Ways to Work to a Solution
July 1, 2021
A SAMHSA-sponsored webinar hosted by NASMHPD about alternatives to police response for people in mental health crisis
Webinar - Self-Determination
National Guardianship Network Calls for Reforms to U.S. Guardianship System
June 24, 2021
NGN hopes the recommendations will guide reform efforts in the states, along with federal support, to improve oversight and accountability of guardian system, and reduce many unnecessary and overly broad guardianships.
Press Release