About NDRN

The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is the nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and the Client Assistance Programs (CAP) for individuals with disabilities.  Through training and technical assistance, legal support, and legislative advocacy, NDRN 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.  Learn more about NDRN.

Staff and Leadership

NDRN’s expert staff at both the national and state levels focus on efforts to investigate reports of abuse and neglect, and seek systemic change to prevent further incidents; advocate for basic rights; and ensure accountability in health care, education, employment, housing, transportation, and within the juvenile and criminal justice systems for individuals with disabilities.  Meet the staff of the National Disability Rights Network.

P&A/CAP Network

The Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System and Client Assistance Program (CAP) comprise the nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally based disability rights agencies. P&A agencies have the authority to provide legal representation and other advocacy services, under all federal and state laws, to all people 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.  Learn more about the Protection and Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program.

Training and Advocacy Support Center (TASC) at NDRN

Through the delivery of state-of-the-art training, technical assistance and networking, the Training & Advocacy Support Center (TASC) is designed to enhance the advocacy functions of the Protection & Advocacy agencies (P&As) and Client Assistance Programs (CAPs) in your efforts to protect the civil rights of persons with disabilities and prevent and/or remedy abuse and neglect of those who reside in institutions, other facilities and the community.  Learn more about TASC.

Jobs and Internships

This National Disability Rights Network forum hosts job announcements for positions with NDRN, at our member agencies and select external opportunities.  Find jobs at NDRN and across the country.