NDRN is working every day to make the disability community heard at the federal level. We will not stop fighting to ensure that people with disabilities have a seat at the policy table. You can join this fight. Be the power behind our advocacy: give today. https://www.ndrn.org/donate/

The U.S. observes an anniversary this Saturday. For many marginalized groups, we still have a long way to go. We celebrate those working toward a new future. One where all people have the full rights, access, and support to be as independent (or interdependent) as they want.

This Pride Month, NDRN celebrates advocates throughout queer and disabled history like Kitty Cone, Connie Panzarino and Dr. Bruce Voeller. We honor the contributions these individuals and many others have made to the movement, and stand in solidarity with all disabled people.

Count Us In: Disability, the Census and Federal Data Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BPtoeK-MS9-FJ9wvwNc-1g#/registration#/registration Join NDRN for a webinar highlighting key findings from our recent convening of census and disability data experts.

For National Bingo Day, we're sharing some of the common phrases people with disabilities hear. This is one way that ableism shows up in disabled people's daily lives. For what to say instead, check out this disability etiquette guide: https://unitedspinal.org/top-10-disability-etiquette/

Isolation in institutions used to be the only option for people with disabilities. The Olmstead decision changed that. What is Olmstead? THIS is Olmstead: upheld and defended every day by the P&A network.     Here's to deinstitutionalization and community living.

Community living is a right. DOJ’s latest opinion puts that at risk. We will defend Olmstead, the ADA, and the freedom of people with disabilities to live in their communities; not institutions. We will not go back.

Juneteenth reminds us that no one is free until we're all free. Abusive prisons and institutions still strip rights and humanity away from Black people with disabilities.  Let’s keep moving toward liberation for Black communities, people with disabilities, and everyone in the U.S.

The federal government’s plan would move special education programs and civil rights enforcement out of the Department of Education and into different agencies. Disability advocates across the US are concerned because these systems are designed to work together.

Share your Medicaid story 🎥 Seeking people with I/DD in Roanoke, VA area for short documentary (honorarium provided) For more details: https://forms.office.com/r/0vNN2sWzaM

Future disability rights lawyers: DREDF is accepting candidates to support with application for fellowship sponsorship opportunities beginning in Fall 2027. Receive guidance in crafting a high quality application for disability civil rights legal advocacy work. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Sf5PNJ

Apply to the 2026 cohort of the Disability Rising Fellowship! Program includes media training and coaching, speaking and publishing opps, and a $5,000 stipend upon completion. Ready to shift the narrative? Submit your interest at tinyurl.com/DisabilityRising26 by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 28, 2026.

Good news! This month, disability joy showed up as Medicaid rights, more inclusive care, and increasing disabled people’s access to history. With growing attacks on disability rights, joy is more important than ever. What good news have you learned recently? 🗞️

Many children with disabilities experience trauma, neglect, and abuse in the foster care system. We’re grateful for the Protection and Advocacy agencies holding child welfare systems accountable and protecting some of the nation’s most vulnerable children. #NationalFosterCareMonth

When people with Celiac Disease eat gluten, their intestines and digestive system are damaged. In 2025, the disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) defended accommodations for people with gluten-related disorders. Read more: https://ow.ly/VUtj50Z4ogz. #CeliacAwarenessMonth

Check out NDRN's very own Manager for Voter Access and Engagement, Michelle Bishop, on Disability Rights California's recent podcast episode. With practical tips, candid insights, and a bit of humor, the conversation encourages voters to feel informed and empowered. rss.com/podcasts/the...

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines are a good start to make digital content accessible. But color contrast, image descriptions, and captions are just the beginning. Access is a journey to make sure everyone with and without disabilities can stay connected. #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay

Want your content to reach audiences with diverse access needs? Join our Accessible Communications 101 training! 📅 June 11 ⏰ 1 PM 💻 Register for the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/b4zyScNbStC9-gngHhNnDw#/registration#/registration

⚠️Content warning: this post contains examples of ableist language. People with mental illness are not broken and do not need to be fixed. What they DO need is care, support, and community. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM

People with disabilities are often framed as burdens by many outside voices. At times, those voices can feel all too loud. We're here to remind everyone who might be feeling that weight: You are not alone. The world is better with you in it. #MHAM National Alliance on Mental Illness#MHAM

⚠️ Content warning: description of abuse against a disabled child. School is not supposed to hurt. But students who experience dangerous restraint or seclusion are hurt every day. Tell Congress to pass the Keeping All Students Safe Act (KASSA): https://secure.everyaction.com/yl-Yy7myo0O1vUTaw6P4Ig2.

⚠️ Content warning. Eugenics is the false and dangerous idea that some lives are more valuable than others. Eugenics says that disabled people don’t matter and cannot have a good life without being cured. The world does not need to be “cured” of disabled people. Disabled people deserve to exist.

PAIMI is the the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act. Anyone who has a disability, or who supports someone with disability, can request PAIMI support from a Protection & Advocacy (P&A) agency. Find your P&A: https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies/

In the lawsuit Texas v. Kennedy, nine states are asking the court to get rid of new Section 504 rules that protect people with disabilities’ right to live, work, and get help in the community. Learn more about the case and how you can help: https://dredf.org/protect-504/

💡DID YOU KNOW - The world’s oldest surviving organization of people with disabilities is a trade union? The National League of the Blind (NLB) proves that disability rights ARE workers rights. For more info on the rights of workers with disabilities visit https://ow.ly/JsG450YSYRo #MayDay

It’s #GuideDogDay! We’re celebrating Nala Belle, an excellent guide dog and NDRN team member. 💛 Show your appreciation for Nala Belle in the comments! (Her colleague and friend, Stephanie Flynt McEben, will read your messages to her 🐶)

Ready for some good news? Here are 5 good news stories from the month of April! With growing attacks on disability rights, we could all use some joy. Read these stories at the link in our bio. What good news have you learned recently? 🗞️

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is over 30 years old. Accessibility isn't optional; it's supposed to be the law. Learn more: https://www.aapd.com/leading-disability-organizations-oppose-extending-title-ii-deadline/ #TheFutureIsInclusive

Delaying digital accessibility is unacceptable. It’s that simple. We strongly oppose these changes and demand that the Department of Justice withdraw the interim final rule and restore the original compliance deadlines. Read our full statement: https://ow.ly/19iZ50YOzfG

This #EarthDay, we’re grateful to have co-hosted a special convening: At the Intersection of Disability Justice and Environmental and Climate Justice! Thank you to our co-hosts Institute for Policy Integrity, NYU Law + Center for Racial and Disability Justice#EarthDay and all the fantastic speakers.

To celebrate #NationalPoetryMonth, with a spotlight on some of our favorite poets with disabilities! These poets craft thoughtful, personal work that represents the rich variety of identities and experience that they hold. Who are your favorite poets? Let us know in the comments!

The President’s FY 2027 budget proposes cuts that would seriously harm people with disabilities and the systems that protect their rights. Read our full statement here: https://www.ndrn.org/resource/fy27budgetcuts/ #PresidentsBudget #ProtectPnAs #HandsOffDisabilityServices

"Here are just seven of my childhood traits and behaviors that I now understand were great big clues that I was autistic—and that might lead to an early diagnosis if I were growing up today." From Leah Welborn, at TPGA: thinkingautismguide.com/2026/02/i-wa... #autism #autistic #neurodiversity

People with disabilities have the same range of sexual needs as non-disabled people. But people with disabilities do not receive the same access to sexual education, violence prevention, or survivor support. Learn more: https://ow.ly/KfJR50YIrIo #SAAM

Home is where you should be most comfortable. But it can be hard for many people with disabilities to find accessible homes. So this #FairHousingMonth, we’re sharing about disability tenant rights. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOHJaPV66Hk#FairHousingMonth

Voting is a fundamental right. But people with disabilities already face barriers to casting a ballot.  The SAVE Act would make it even harder to register and vote.  No new barriers to our ballots.    Read more: https://www.ndrn.org/resource/saveact/ 

Happy Autism Acceptance Month! This Autism Acceptance Month, we're platforming organizations and creators that show us the breadth and depth of the autism spectrum. From our friends at @autisticadvocacy.org

We’re so grateful that our very own Monica Wiley was a panelist during the 2026 Selma Jubilee panel, “Disability Voting Rights Past Present and Future: Where We Are Today.” Watch the full panel (feat. New Disabled South, ADAP, + NFB Alabama): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uONm-nqr13w.

This Sunday, April 5, is the 49th anniversary of the 504 Sit-In, a 26-day protest that led to the signing of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This protest reminds us that when we build relationships with each other, we can better defend the rights of people with disabilities.

It’s time to end the dangerous practices of seclusion and restraint in schools. Students with disabilities have the right to pursue their education free from trauma and abuse. Tell Congress to pass the Keeping All Students Safe Act (KASSA): https://secure.everyaction.com/yl-Yy7myo0O1vUTaw6P4Ig2.

Ready for some good news? With growing attacks on disability rights, we could all use some joy. So we’ve rounded up some good disability news stories from the month of March! Read these stories at the link in our bio. What good news have you learned recently? 🗞️

⚠️ Content warning: neglect, unsanitary conditions, physical and sexual abuse, an ableist slur. The Protection & Advocacy (P&A) Network was born out of a simple promise: never again will people with disabilities suffer in silence. Find your P&A: https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies/.

At the DisAbility Law Center of Virginia, social worker Nicole Durose dismantles unjust systems for marginalized populations, particularly people with disabilities. Social workers like Nicole keep the Protection and Advocacy Network going. 💪 #SocialWorkMonth

Disabled Veterans shouldn’t lose rights due to system failures. Guardianship strips people of their ability to make their own basic life choices. Real solutions for Veterans call for investments in housing, healthcare, and voluntary supports. https://ow.ly/k5Er50YzoNR

Voters with disabilities are 3x more likely to face barriers to voting. But the SAVE Act will make it harder for people with disabilities to vote by mail, receive voting assistance, and more. Tell Congress to protect our voting rights: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-anti-voter-bills-now.

Disability activists have fought for the rights we have now. Now is the time to continue this legacy. Advocacy begins with building relationships. Introduce yourself to your lawmakers here: https://ow.ly/LyAp50YyX0l. Credit to National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities. #DDAM2026

At Disability Rights Oregon, social worker Camille Iacangelo uses her knowledge of the past and present to create a “brighter, more equitable future” for people with disabilities. We’re proud to have social workers like Camille in the Protection and Advocacy Network! #SocialWorkMonth

Protection and Advocacy agencies protect and empower 300,000+ people with disabilities every year, but they need more funding to support the 70 million+ people who need these services. Ask your Representative to support increased funding: https://secure.everyaction.com/2gR_C8rPhk2y5OtgFXbSVw2.

It's Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Here are some of our favorite creators with developmental disabilities. Pictured: saranne-wrap.bsky.social Ashra Louisa Kaelynn Partlow Imani Barbarin Maysoon Zayid Keah Brown Kayla Smith candycourn.bsky.social Supernova Momma Tiffany “TJ” Joseph

Poverty is disabling. That’s why Carolina Valle, a @disabilityrightsca.bsky.social social worker, focuses on building power with people with disabilities to break down the root of barriers like poverty. We’re so grateful for social workers like Carolina! 💪 #SocialWorkMonth