The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is a nonprofit membership organization that represents the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) systems and Client Assistance Programs (CAP) in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Its mission is to advance the legal and civil rights of people with disabilities through advocacy, public policy, and legal representation.
Disability civil rights enforcement, access to healthcare and community-based services, special education protections, employment rights, voting accessibility, protection from abuse and neglect, and funding for disability services and supports
Primarily federally funded grants supplemented by foundation support and membership dues
State Protection and Advocacy agencies and Client Assistance Programs; works closely with disability rights organizations and coalitions
Non-profit organization