For decades, Kenneth Shiotani has worked to make transportation, housing, and community life more accessible for people with disabilities. As an expert on all things ADA, Ken has advanced the disability rights movement through his contributions. Thank you, Ken, for your service!
ALT Image of Ken, an Asian man who is smiling in glasses and a suit, standing outdoors. Text on image reads: In honor of Kenneth Shiotani's retirement.
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In his 21 years at the National Disability Rights Network, Ken has fought zealously for disability rights across the United States.
ALT Text states: Ken is NDRN's resident 'train guy' as her has been advocating for accessible transit for decades. Text is followed by several screenshots of news articles in which Ken is quoted, ranging from 2019-2021. The articles discuss in accessible restrooms, discriminatory ticket sales, inadequate between-car barriers on light rail systems, and other accessibility concerns on trains.
ALT Image of Marlene Sallo, Chief Executive Officer at NDRN. Marlene is a Cuban woman with short brown hair smiling at the camera. Marlene is quoted, stating: Ken's wisdom, kindness, and unwavering commitment to disability rights have made a lasting impact on so many people. I'm grateful to have worked alongside him and wish him all the best in this exciting next chapter.