NDRN works to improve the lives of people with disabilities by guarding against abuse; advocating for basic rights; and ensuring accountability in health care, education, employment, housing, transportation, and within the juvenile and criminal justice systems. Find more information on the issues that affect the lives of people with disabilities below.
Abuse and Neglect
 The primary mission of the Network is to investigate instances of abuse and neglect. Learn more. |
Appropriations and the Federal Budget
 Congress must address the significant unmet needs of people with disabilities by increasing existing federal funding. Learn more
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Assistive Technology
 Resources exist to help people with disabilities access assistive technology. Read more.
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Community Integration
 People with disabilities have the right to live and work in their community. Read more. |
Criminal Justice
 People with disabilities find an absence of justice in a system that ignores their needs. Read more.
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Disaster Management
 Disaster management plans must address the needs of people with disabilities. Learn more. |
Education
 Students with disabilities are entitled to a free and appropriate education. Learn more.
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Employment
 People with disabilities can - and do - work. Learn more.
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Housing
Find resources to fight housing discrimination. Learn more. |
Juvenile Justice
 Young people with disabilities end up in the justice system more often than their peers. Find out why and what to do about it. Learn more.
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Medicare/Medicaid
 Get more information about your right to health care. Learn more.
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Mental Health
End the stigma associated with mental illness and find resources for people with mental health needs. Learn more.
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Traumatic Brain Injury
 Get resources for people with traumatic brain injury. Learn more. |
Vocational Rehabilitation
 Find resources on vocational rehabilitation. Learn more.
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Issues
Assert your right to vote.