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Findings and recommendations contained in the publications in this section come from analyses of applicable laws, regulations, guidance, and promising practices. Publications consider access and barriers to public and private transportation services and systems, and accessible transportation success stories and models from across the country.

2020

NCD letter to NHTSA on notice of proposed rulemaking
NCD letter to DOT on service animal proposed rulemaking

2018

NCD Letter to DOT General Counsel Workie Regarding Service Animal Discrimination Claims
NCD Response to DOT Request for Information Regarding Automated Vehicles and Disability
NCD Letter to DOT Secretary Chao and EPA Administrator Pruitt on the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards' Impact on People with Disabilities

2017

NCD Letter to Senate Commerce Committee on Autonomous Vehicle Discussion Draft

2015

Self-Driving Cars: Mapping Access to a Technology Revolution
Transportation Update: Where We've Gone and What We've Learned

2011

Letter to TSA Administrator John Pistole Regarding Security Screenings

2010

The State of Housing in America in the 21st Century: A Disability Perspective

2009

Effective Emergency Management: Making Improvements for Communities and People with Disabilities

2008

Finding the Gaps: A Comparative Analysis of Disability Laws in the U.S. to the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Inclusive Livable Communities for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
People with Disabilities and Emergency Management

2007

Issues in Creating Livable Communities for People with Disabilities: Proceedings of the Panel
Empowerment for Americans with Disabilities: Breaking Barriers to Careers and Full Employment
The Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act: Assessing the Progress Toward Achieving the Goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Relief and Recovery Public Consultation

2006

Creating Livable Communities
The Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on People with Disabilities: A Look Back and Remaining Challenges
NCD Position Paper on Access to Airline Self-Service Kiosk Systems

2005

National Council on Disability Topical Overviews - Living Independently and in the Community: Implementation Lessons from the United States
National Council on Disability Topical Overviews - Access to Transportation by People with Disabilities Illustrations of Implementation from the United States - Quick Reference
National Council on Disability Topical Overviews - Access to Transportation by People with Disabilities Illustrations of Implementation from the United States
National Council on Disability Topical Overviews - Living Independently and in the Community: Implementation Lessons from the United States - Quick Reference Guide
NCD and the Americans with Disabilities Act: 15 Years of Progress
The Current State of Transportation for People with Disabilities in the United States
Same Struggle, Different Difference: Civil Rights Policy Forum Summary Paper
Transcending The Barriers And Gaining Entry: A Culturally Competent Realm Of Community Integration For Americans With Disabilities
Spector v. Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd. - Background, Legal Issues, and Implications for Persons with Disabilities

2004

Livable Communities for Adults with Disabilities
National Council on Disability: 20 Years of Independence (July 2004)
Position Paper on Amending the Air Carrier Access Act to Allow for Private Right of Action
Summary of the Native American Forum: Disability Matters in Tribal Communities
Improving Federal Disability Data

2003

Understanding Disabilities in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities: Toolkit Guide

2001

Investing in Independence: Transition Recommendations for President George W. Bush

2000

Carrying on the Good Fight: Summary Paper From Think Tank 2000 - Advancing the Civil and Human Rights of People With Disabilities From Diverse Cultures
Transcending The Barriers And Gaining Entry: A Culturally Competent Realm Of Community Integration For Americans With Disabilities
Think Tank 2000: A Brief Summary As Background Information
From Privileges to Rights: People Labeled with Psychiatric Disabilities Speak for Themselves

1999

Enforcing the Civil Rights of Air Travelers with Disabilities: Recommendations for the Department of Transportation and Congress

1996

Achieving Independence: The Challenge for the 21st Century

1995

Voices of Freedom: America Speaks Out on the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act: Ensuring Equal Access to the American Dream

1993

Progress in Advancing the Status of People with Disabilities Around the World: The Work of the United States Delegation to the Thirty-Third Session of the Commission for Social Development of the United Nations

1986

Toward Independence: An Assessment of Federal Laws and Programs Affecting Persons with Disabilities - With Legislative Recommendations
National Disability Policy: A Progress Report - February 1986