Marlene Sallo/J.J. Rico: Mission of NDRN

Joyce welcomes Marlene Sallo, newly appointed Executive Director of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) and it’s President of the Board of Directors, J.J Rico to the show. The 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. Ms. Sallo will explain her history in disability advocacy and explain where she plans on taking the national organization under her leadership. Mr. Rico will share his insight into the mission of the organization and share his own story that led him to support NDRN’s cause and what it means to the Board of Directors to have Ms. Sallo as Executive Director of this vital organization.