- Transportation
NDRN Urges the Department of Transportation to Spend Infrastructure Dollars wisely
March 16, 2022
In a letter to Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, NDRN urged the Department to consider the needs of people…
Letter - Fires, Disasters & Emergencies
Comments to the FCC on Accessible Emergency Alert Systems
May 12, 2022
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) put out a notice of proposed rule-making and a notice of inquiry to collect…
Comments - Transportation
Letter to Amtrak President Urging Accessible Railcar Design
August 8, 2022
NDRN sent the following letter to the President of National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) urging that the next generation of…
Letter - Fires, Disasters & Emergencies
NDRN Sends a Congratulations Letter to the New Director at the Office of Disability Integration and Coordination
September 2, 2022
NDRN sent this letter to the new director of the Office of Disability Integration and Coordination with the Federal…
Letter - Fires, Disasters & Emergencies
Responding to an NPRM on Airplane Evacuation Access
September 20, 2022
Airplane seats are known for being extremely small and narrow which already makes it difficult for persons with disabilities…
Comments - Transportation
Responding to GM and Ford petitions to NHTSA
September 22, 2022
NDRN is urging NHTSA not to allow exemptions unless the vehicles are accessible for all passengers with disabilities.
Comments - Employment
ADA Employment Rights for People with Disabilities
October 12, 2022
This powerpoint provides a basic overview of the employment rights under the ADA and its impact on people with…
General - ADA & Civil Rights
Submitting Comments to the U.S. Access Board
November 21, 2022
The U.S. Access Board put out an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on accessibility features of self-service transaction machines.…
Comments - Funding
NDRN statement in response to Senate Agriculture Subcommittee hearing concerning SNAP benefits
May 5, 2023
Our public statement against work requirements for SNAP benefits. Work requirements are inappropriate and could be detrimental for people…
Letter - Housing
NDRN Thanks Senator Kaine for his Introduction of the Fair Housing Improvement Act
May 15, 2023
NDRN applauds Senator Tim Kaine for the introduction of this important bill to help ensure increased access to affordable…
Letter - Housing
NDRN Thanks Congresswoman Barragan for Introducing the Returning Home Act
May 15, 2023
NDRN thanks Congresswoman Barragan from California for her introduction of the Returning Home Act.
Letter - Housing
Comments Concerning the Rights of Tenants Who Go Through Tenant Screening Processes
May 31, 2023
NDRN submitted comments to express their concerns with blanket screening process; highlighting the negative consequences of many of these…
Comments - Education
NDRN Comments on Proposed Rule to Remove Parental Consent Requirement for Healthcare Billing for IDEA Services
August 1, 2023
NDRN’s submitted these comments to raise concerns with a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issued by the Office of…
Comments - Housing
NDRN Submits Testimony on Senate Hearing on Housing
August 1, 2023
The National Disability Rights Network submitted testimony to the Senate Special Committee on Aging for a hearing regarding housing…
Comments - Transportation
Letter Encouraging Confirmation Vote for Amtrak Board Disability Advocate
December 27, 2023
We sent a letter to the Senate on Commerce, Science and Transportation (Commerce Committee) encouraging them to move forward…
Letter Compliance Analyst
Disability Rights Oregon
The Compliance Analyst conducts site reviews and provides technical assistance in supporting payees to maximize their services to beneficiaries.…
