New Disabled South (NDS) is a coalition-building organization dedicated to improving the lives of disabled individuals across the Southern United States. With a mission centered on disability justice and rights, NDS focuses on organizing communities around critical issues, tracking relevant legislation, and advancing priorities that promote the wellbeing and liberation of disabled people. The organization emphasizes research, media narrative change, and community empowerment, ensuring that the voices and experiences of disabled individuals are at the forefront of their initiatives. NDS operates with a strategic focus on key areas such as Poverty & Care, Criminalization, Democracy, and Technology, aiming to create a more equitable society for all.