Section 504 was the first U.S. law to ban disability discrimination. Decades later, it remains a cornerstone of access and equality in schools, healthcare, housing, & more. The fight for full participation continues.

Disability is not separate from humanity. It's a natural part of the human experience. Often times, disabilities can be a part of natural genetic variation. Celebrating our unique experiences makes us stronger, prepares us for a world full of differences, and promotes community and understanding.

September is Deaf Awareness Month! Learn more from our friends at @disabilityrightsca.bsky.social

Your story matters. If you’re part of the I/DD community, a caregiver for someone who is, OR a healthcare provider who's willing to talk Medicaid, join our project and help shape the conversation. Have a story to share? Submit yours today: forms.office.com/r/LvQKiqpDeg

When oversight fails, abuse follows. The Greer Center story is horrific & must be exposed. We stand with survivors & call for accountability. P&A organizations like the Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc are essential. CW: Abuse, neglect, torture, sexual assault www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/u...

September marks National Suicide Prevention Month. Risk of suicide and self-harm can be a symptom of many qualifying disabilities under the ADA. A valuable support service to share with friends and loved ones is the 988 Suicide and Crises Lifeline. bit.ly/3PYwKXq youtu.be/RIjZmwMXr_w

Meet voters with disabilities sharing challenges, resilience, and hope ahead of the 2024 election. Watch 'Accessing Democracy' today. #DisabilityJustice #DVRW www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkhS...

Voting should be accessible to everyone. Here are 4 tips to make sure your vote counts this year: ✅ Register early & check your info ✅ Plan your voting method ✅ Bring help if needed ✅ Know your rights 📞 Need help? Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE

It’s Disability Voting Rights Week! People with disabilities are a powerful voting bloc, but too often face barriers to the ballot. DVRW is about breaking down barriers, celebrating our community, and building power together. @aapd.com www.aapd.com/disability-v...

Back to school means IEP meetings are around the corner. Families deserve to know their rights and role in the process. Swipe through for IEP basics every parent, caregiver and student with disabilities should learn! Look up your state P&A: www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies/ #IEP

These aren’t just budget cuts. Our programs are lifelines for people who've had their rights violated. Without Protection & Advocacy (P&A) organizations, who will protect people with disabilities rights to learn, work, and vote? Help us stand up for our community by donating: www.ndrn.org/donate/

Protection & Advocacy agencies defend people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and discrimination. Our funding is under attack. Sign our action alert: secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam... Because our community matters, our futures matter, and our right to live independent lives matters.

Did you know that there's a Client Assistance Program (CAP) in every US state and territory? Learn more about what that means in this video from Disability Rights West Virginia. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5T6...

The Department of Labor (DOL) is thinking about making a rule. The rule would stop many domestic workers from getting paid at least minimum wage. The rule would also stop many domestic workers from getting overtime pay. Take action with our plain language guide: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/08/figh...

50 years ago, Congress promised “never again” after Geraldo Rivera exposed abuse in institutions. The P&A network is that promise in action. Our funding has been targeted for cuts. Hold congress to their promise: secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam.... #protectPnAS #HandsOffDisabilityServices

The New York Times recently published a deeply concerning story on how federal Medicaid cuts are putting home-and community-based services, which serve as lifelines for people with disabilities, at risk. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/m... #Olmstead #HandsoffMedicaid #HCBS

‘Why don’t you just ask nicely?’ Because disability rights aren’t requests — they’re long-standing laws. 📜 Check out this powerful reminder from Disability Rights Montana.

Taylor taught us to “speak now”… and that’s exactly what self-advocates do every day. 🌟 From knowing your rights to telling your story, these 12 tips can help you advocate for yourself in any setting. Which tip speaks to you most?

P&A funding update: The Senate has level-funded us—same $ as last year. Good: we can keep going. Bad: demand keeps growing & the House + past budget drafts still threaten big cuts. Tell Congress the disability community matters: secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam... #ProtectPnAs

We did not say it was not still happening... In fact, our intention for posting was to draw parallels and make people aware of these dark patterns and damaging rhetoric. Learning the background of ableist movements informs our fight against them, today.

Eugenics targeted people with disabilities, pushing the false idea that some lives matter less. This history still shapes ableism today. Learn where it began—and why it must end. 📽 www.facinghistory.org/resource-lib...

Disability is the only minority group anyone can become a member of at any time. In fact, if you’re lucky enough to grow old, you will experience some degree of disability. Let’s make sure disability rights matter to everyone — now. #DisabilityRights #Ableism #InclusionMatters

What is eugenics? This history matters because it reminds us of how justice can slip away when power, psuedoscience, and bias against people with disabilities collide. irp.nih.gov/catalyst/29/...

NDRN calls on decision-makers to eliminate administrative burdens and protect access—especially for people with disabilities and caregivers. These hurdles uniquely burden the disability community, for whom these processes are already often inaccessible. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

What is ableism? Here, it’s defined succinctly as “a form of discrimination based on a value system that considers certain body and mind characteristics essential to living a fulfilling life” vimeo.com/492480733

Medicaid funds nearly $7½ billion in school-based services annually, supporting everything from school nurses and speech therapists to mental health services and assistive tech. Now, sweeping cuts to Medicaid threaten these supports. @disabilityscoop www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/07/22/h...

We’re on TikTok! NDRN is bringing disability rights, advocacy wins, and behind-the-scenes moments to your For You page. 👉 www.tiktok.com/@ndrnadvocates #DisabilityJustice #ProtectAndAdvocate #NDRN #TikTokForAdvocacy

When Medicaid gets cut, families pay the price. This story from @usatoday.com shows what’s at stake for parents caring for children with disabilities—loss of therapy, home-based care, and the ability to keep their kids at home.

Our friends at @thearcus.bsky.social made this helpful graphic. "You might not feel the impact yet, but big cuts to Medicaid are in the new budget bill, and the timeline to implement is on the way."

Voting rights are disability rights. Michelle Bishop, a national expert on accessible voting and civil rights policy, breaks down the unique challenges disabled voters face—and what needs to change. Read more in her blog post with Fair Elections Center: fairelectionscenter.org/media/voting...

We are a proud National Outreach Partner of #TheRideAheadFilm which is NOW STREAMING! Watch the film for FREE now through Sept 19 on the POV website and PBS App. Learn more about streaming The Ride Ahead and hosting your own watch party at www.rideaheadfilm.com/watchpbs

The Olmstead decision affirmed that disabled people have the right to live in the community—not locked away in institutions. Today, that right is under attack. Learn more about Olmstead: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6c6...

P&As have the legal authority to go where others can’t—to uncover abuse and protect the rights of people with disabilities. That access saves lives. Watch why it matters. 👇 Tell Congress to protect our funding: secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam... #ProtectPnAS

We’ve updated our Social Media Policy to reflect our commitment to inclusive, productive and accessible conversation online. These new updates offer guidance on content, privacy, and why comments or users may be blocked. Review the full policy: www.ndrn.org/resource/soc...

Today, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is being reintroduced in the Senate. This vital bill restores and strengthens the Voting Rights Act, ensuring every voter can make their voice heard, no matter their race, background, or zip code. Learn more: @civilrightsorg.bsky.social

Veterans with disabilities deserve dignity, autonomy and opportunity. "The U.S. Department of Labor announced the launch of the Veterans Accommodations Toolkit, a resource aimed at increasing employment rates for disabled American veterans." Read more: www.dol.gov/newsroom/rel...

Our funding is at risk—history cannot repeat itself. The Protection & Advocacy (P&A) system was born out of outrage after the Willowbrook exposé revealed horrific abuse of people with disabilities. www.pbs.org/video/revisi... Take action: secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam...

Tell Congress to fully fund our network: secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam...

The funding for our network is under attack. Without the funding that renders our services possible, who will the watchdogs be for our community's most vulnerable? Check out this story from AP to learn more: apnews.com/article/disa...

Americans with disabilities fear their lifeline could break. A new Medicaid overhaul threatens essential care for millions with disabilities: introducing work mandates, more red tape, and deeper cuts to services. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/21/w... #NYTimes #Medicaid #DisabilityRights #HealthJustice

This is still happening now! Stand alongside advocates and let Congress know: #HandsOffMedicaid Check out our friends at @caringacross.org's page to learn more about how to participate.

🎧 New Episode Alert! In this episode of National Disability Radio, activist Jim Dickson reflects on the landmark passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act—what it took, what remains undone, and his vision for future improvements. www.ndrn.org/resource/ndr...

"It is really important to me for people to realize that even though I was born with cerebral palsy and sustained additional significant injuries, I still have an enjoyable, adventurous life!" Learn why Disability Pride matters to Amy by checking out our FB, IG or LinkedIn.

Got questions about the #DisabilityPride movement? Check out this blog post from our friends at @disabilityrightsfl.bsky.social to learn more about how and why we choose to celebrate. disabilityrightsflorida.org/blog/entry/c...

🚨 Disability rights programs are at risk! 🚨 Congress must fund University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Independent Living, Developmental Disabilities Councils, and Protection & Advocacy programs. Act now: aucd.quorum.us/campaign/134.... #DisabilityRights

Curt Decker, former NDRN executive director, joins us to unpack the ADA’s origin story—its battles, victories, and what lies ahead in tech and enforcement. Tune in as Curt recounts the behind-the-scenes fight for the ADA! ow.ly/og5V50WsIe1

Aaron should still be alive. Indiana Disability Rights used its access authority to uncover neglect, abuse and fatal failures by a private equity provider. Learn more about the role of private equity in intellectual and developmental disability services: ow.ly/6sFv50WrsGP

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Stripped, shackled, and silenced. Thousands in NC are swept into involuntary psychiatric holds that don’t meet legal standards. Thanks to P&A access authority, @disabilityrightsnc.bsky.social investigated. Now, the truth is public.