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NDRN is the nation's largest provider of legally based advocacy services for people with disabilities

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09/08/2026

Video games are a valuable way to tell stories. That’s why disability representation in games is so important. They're a powerful way for anyone, but especially young people, to learn about other people’s experiences.

To celebrate Video Game Day, we’re spotlighting some games featuring people with disabilities. 🎮

The games on this list include representation from across the disability community: physical disabilities, chronic illness, neurodivergence, and mental health conditions.

Like books, games can be:
🪞 a mirror to reflect disabled players’ identities, or
🪟 a window for non-disabled players to learn about disabled experiences.

We’re grateful for developers creating games that feature diverse stories about people with disabilities.

Learn about accessibility in video games: https://gameaccessibilityguidelines.com/

See adaptive technology for disabled gamers from TechOwl in action: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbJlWJEApiB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsi=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Featuring games by:
Freebird Games (To the Moon)
Extremely OK Games (Celeste)
Witchbeam Games (Unpacking)
Tea is for Toby (PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE)

09/02/2026

On March 30, 2026, Sterilization Rights of Person with Disabilities was signed into Colorado law. This law prohibits the forced sterilization of people with disabilities. Disability Justice and The Arc of Colorado were instrumental in getting this law passed.

Learn how policy leaders and advocates fought to pass this law and keep people with disabilities in control of their lives in the newest episode of National Disability Radio.

Tune in to the full episode: https://www.ndrn.org/resource/changing-laws-can-change-lives/

“People with disabilities are valued, they do matter…[They] have the right to give consent, they have the right to be in control of their lives and make decisions.” - Molly Kirkham

Featuring:
Molly Kirkham, The Arc of Colorado
Jack Johnson, Disability Justice

09/01/2026

The D/deaf and Hard of Hearing community is full of rich culture, diverse communication methods, and multiple intersecting identities. This , remember to:

➡️ Provide real-time human written captioning and ASL interpretation for events.

➡️ Follow D/deaf educators (like Talila A. Lewis), advocates (like Jessica Kellgren-Fozard or Thatdeafgirlkj), and creators (like Justina Miles or LenaVernice).

➡️ Support D/deaf-led organizations like HEARD, Deaf Q***r Resource Center, Deaf LEAD, National Association of the Deaf - NAD, or Deaf DAWN in DC.

To learn more, check out this Deaf Awareness Month resource from Disability Rights California: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/latest-news/september-is-d-deaf-awareness-month

08/28/2026

📣 UPCOMING EVENT: Are you ready for the midterm elections? Join us for a Voter Education + Engagement webinar!

Learn the answers to questions like:

☑️ What are midterm elections
☑️ Why are they important?
☑️ What’s on the ballot?
☑️ How can you cast your vote?
☑️ What accommodations, resources, and rights are available?

Your vote matters! Make sure you know how to make your voice heard on election day.

🗓 September 15
⏰ 4:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual webinar
🎙 Featuring voting rights experts from NDRN, The Arc of Texas, Disability Rights California, and American Association of People with Disabilities.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1I9SYsl0Sf2670gRqxRNsA #/registration

08/25/2026

It’s back-to-school season, and we want students with disabilities to succeed! So we’re sharing Individualized Education Program (IEP) basics that every parent, caregiver, and student with disabilities should know. 🎒

One in 6 children has a disability of some kind. Share this post so your friends, neighbors, and family can know their rights in their child’s education.

❓ Want to get your child an IEP, but don’t know where to start?
❓ Are you struggling with the IEP your child already has?
➡️ Find your P&A and get help at https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies/

08/20/2026

Airlines break and mishandle nearly 30 wheelchairs every day. And people with physical, mental, and developmental disabilities face constant barriers during air travel.

🧳 Lost luggage.
💺 Cramped seating.
🚨 Inconsistent and overwhelming security protocols.

These might be inconveniences for someone without a disability, but for a disabled person, they can be expensive, traumatic, or life-altering.

Lost luggage → lost prescriptions or medical equipment.
Cramped seating → flare-ups and increased exposure to airborne diseases.
Inconsistent security protocols → increased contact with law enforcement and misinterpretation of disability symptoms as "unsafe behavior."

Replacing or repairing wheelchairs, prescription, mobility aids, or other medical equipment can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

People with disabilities deserve access to safe, dignified, and accessible air travel.

Learn more about the rights of air travelers with disabilities: https://www.transportation.gov/AccessibleAirTravel

08/17/2026

these challenging, ableist times are giving us some strong feelings. to get these feelings off our chest, we let our gen z staff take over for the day 🤭

but why memes?

because history is filled with the oppression of disabled people. disabled people survived those times before, and we'll survive them again.

resistance and advocacy are important parts of that survival. and so are humor and relatability. that's what we're serving up today.

💬 see anything relatable here? what's keeping you going right now?

08/14/2026

People with disabilities belong everywhere – including in the music industry. This Tuesday, August 11 was National Hip-Hop Day. In honor of the day, we’re sharing about 3 hip-hop artists with disabilities!

Music can empower audiences to embrace their own diverse identities. We’re grateful for artists with disabilities whose work does exactly that.

There are many, many more artists with disabilities creating incredible music! Who are some of your favorites? Let us know in the comments! 💬

08/13/2026

Kinda chic to rep your disability identity.
Kinda chic to wear your allyship.
VERY chic to fund disability advocacy.

And our new merch lets you do all three.

The perfect cozy fit for your flare-up days. A fun gift for your disabled friends, family members, and loved ones. Or a colorful way to showcase your disability solidarity. Our new merch is all that and more.

Now more than ever, we need to resist the erasure of people with disabilities. This collection boldly celebrates disability AND funds NDRN's work to keep people with disabilities living in their community.

Be proud year-round with these caps, mugs, bags, hoodies, and tees. Designed by and for people with disabilities.

🛍️ Browse the collection: https://www.bonfire.com/store/national-disability-rights-network.

08/06/2026

People with disabilities are important parts of the past, present, and future of the Voting Rights Act.

On August 6, 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law. Marches and lobbying by Black disabled activists like Fannie Lou Hamer were key to getting this landmark federal law signed.

This landmark federal law outlawed racist and discriminatory voting practices, such as requiring voters to pass literacy tests before voting. These practices also harmed people with disabilities.

Over 60 years later, voting rights are still under attack. Inaccessible polling places, threats to mail-in voting, and barriers to voter registration all make voting difficult for people with disabilities. We must expand rights for disabled voters.

🗳️ For resources for voters with disabilities, visit https://www.ndrn.org/voting/.
🎙️ You can also check out our podcast episode to learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer and John Lewis, https://www.ndrn.org/resource/ndr-feb25/

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