Our documentary is now available on YouTube! Check out Accessing Democracy to see Monica Wiley traveling the country asking members of the disability community what they want from the next commander in chief https://lnkd.in/eNviXF3W
National Disability Rights Network
Legal Services
Washington, District of Columbia 8,648 followers
Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities
About us
The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is the nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and Client Assistance Programs (CAP) for individuals with disabilities. Collectively, the P&A/CAP network is the largest provider of legally based advocacy services to people with disabilities in the United States. Through training and technical assistance, legal support, and legislative advocacy, the National Disability Rights Network works to create a society in which people with disabilities are afforded equality of opportunity and are able to fully participate by exercising choice and self-determination. The National Disability Rights Network serves a wide range of individuals with disabilities – including, but not limited to, those with cognitive, mental, sensory, and physical disabilities – by guarding against abuse; advocating for basic rights; and ensuring accountability in health care, education, employment, housing, transportation, and within the juvenile and criminal justice systems.
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http://www.ndrn.org
External link for National Disability Rights Network
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
Locations
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Primary
820 1st St NE
Suite 740
Washington, District of Columbia 20002, US
Employees at National Disability Rights Network
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Michelle Bishop, MSW
#CripTheVote
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Marcia Baldwin
Top-Performing Chief Learning Officer | Training Technology Evaluation • Event Coordination Expertise • Operational Systems Design •…
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Elisa Cohen, CWIC, CESP
Disability Advocacy Specialist at the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
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David Card
Communication at National Disability Rights Network
Updates
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Angel on how the next commander-in-chief needs to do more to connect with the community, including the centers for independent living, to better fight for people with disabilities. #VotersWithDisabilities #CripTheVote
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In case you missed it, the panel discussion featuring the cast and crew of Accessing Democracy is now available on YouTube! https://lnkd.in/ebWUGBbK
Panel Discussion with the Cast and Crew of Accessing Democracy
https://www.youtube.com/
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Michelle Bishop was recently on the Marketplace Tech podcast to discuss how increased voting options have resulted in higher turnout than ever for voters with disabilities https://lnkd.in/ezbDD3x7
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"Voting is not just a right; it’s the cornerstone of our democracy that should be accessible to everyone. It is imperative that we work collectively to dismantle the barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from exercising their fundamental right" - Marlene Sallo, Executive Director, National Disability Rights Network
There are 40.2 million eligible voters with disabilities, yet many still face unacceptable barriers. Today, Verified Voting and the National Disability Rights Network shared key recommendations to improve access and ensure inclusivity at polling locations this election. "Turnout is steadily rising in the disability community, and it’s our responsibility to help that number grow even more by continuing to remove barriers and make voting accessible to all,” Verified Voting President & CEO Pamela Smith urged. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/egwmWRqd #DisabilityRights #VotingAccess #Election2024
Verified Voting and National Disability Rights Network Release Recommendations To Support 40.2 Million Eligible Voters With Disabilities
https://verifiedvoting.org
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Get ready for this Election Day! #MakeAPlan and learn about your #RightToHelp
There are some state laws which might affect your #RightToHelp. Make sure to #MakeAPlan to check your state’s laws before you vote, but do not let fear of losing the #RightToHelp stop you from voting! Instead check with your P&A by going to: https://lnkd.in/eyq2Wn8w, or call the Election Protection Hotline. #VoteSmart! PART 3.
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We are a part of the National Coalition on Accessible Voting (NCAV), and we want to tell YOU about the laws that give people with disabilities the #RightToHelp. #VoteSmart #Vote Together.
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Every year we hear countless stories of passengers' wheelchairs destroyed. We applaud the DOT and Secretary Buttigieg for stepping up enforcement. And this is why we’re working with SEIU, American Association of People with Disabilities, and United Spinal Association to encourage Secretary Pete to pass the strongest possible rules around airport worker training. We need airport workers to have the tools and knowledge to help disabled passengers travel safely, and we need the airlines to know that compliance is not optional. https://lnkd.in/ehnSN9vh
National Disability Rights Network Calls for Stronger Airline Accountability Following $50 Million Fine Against American Airlines for Violations of Disability Rights - NDRN
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