- Voting
Election Assistance Commission Voting Guidelines Fail Disability Community
February 10, 2021
The adopted VVSG 2.0 requirements do not ensure a private and independent ballot for all voters in a fully integrated experience that respects the dignity of the voter and the secrecy of the ballot.
Statement - Justice System
Police Assault on Child in Rochester, New York Dramatically Demonstrates the Need for Non-Police Emergency Response
February 8, 2021
The use of deadly force is always possible when police are involved, and that threat is magnified if the person in distress is a person with a disability and/or a person of color.
Statement - Transportation
NDRN Congratulates Pete Buttigieg on Confirmation as Secretary of Transportation
February 5, 2021
The letter expresses hope to work with Secretary Buttigieg on a number of critical transportation issues for people with disabilities.
Letter - Justice System
NDRN Applauds Ending Contracts with Private Prison Companies
February 5, 2021
This is a small but meaningful step toward addressing the systemic abuse of millions of U.S. prisoners.
Statement - Transportation
Amtrak Begins Compensating People with Disabilities Facing Barriers at Stations
February 4, 2021
An investigation in 2013 by NDRN found numerous barriers at stations all over the country. NDRN then submitted a complaint to DOJ which spurred their investigation and eventual settlement with Amtrak.
Press Release