National Disability Radio: Four Timers Club

In the latest episode of our podcast, Olympics expert and NDRN staff attorney, Amy Scherer, joins us for her fourth appearance on the pod to discuss her work covering the US Olympic Gymnastics trials, and the accessibility challenges she's faced both at the events themselves and while traveling for them. 

ICYMI: Check out this episode where we explore disability rights in Europe.

No Way to Run A Magazine

The cover of the July 6th issue of The Economist shows a walker with the seal of the President of the United States affixed to the front. Next to it are the words, “No Way to Run a Country.”

Whatever the editors of The Economist thought they were doing here, they failed spectacularly. People with disabilities are not a punchline. Mobility aids like walkers, canes, and wheelchairs are not prisons that confine us or barriers that limit us. They are not a sign of weakness, but of strength. They make it possible for us to achieve our full potential. To participate. To be visible. And, yes, to run for office and serve in government, as many people with all types of disabilities have...read the rest of our statement here.

NDRN Executive Director Appointed to Federal School Safety Board

The Department of Homeland Security announced the inaugural members of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board, a group of school safety experts and education leaders that will provide advice and recommendations on practical ways to enhance K-12 school safety and security...read more.

Shaping National Disability Policy

Part of NDRN's mission is to advocate for the enactment and vigorous enforcement of laws, regulations, and policies protecting the civil and human rights of people with disabilities. Check out some of our latest work:

Disability Group Letter Supporting H.R. 2941, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals 

Statement on President Biden's Retirement

Voting Coalition Strongly Opposes SAVE Act

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