Q. What is NCD?

A. NCD is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on disability policy issues and representing all people with disabilities, regardless of severity or age and from culturally diverse populations.

Q. What types of services or programs are offered by NCD?

A. As a policy agency, NCD does not have any services or programs.

Q. Where can I file a disability-related complaint?

A. Contact information for filing disability-related complaints can be found in Guide to Disability Civil Rights Laws, which was published by NCD and the National Urban League. This guide also describes each disability civil rights law and contains contact information for asking questions, getting additional help, or filing complaints.

Q. Does NCD provide legal services, individual advocacy servcies, or assistance with disability-related complaints?

A. No. NCD does not provide legal services, individual advocacy services, or handle disability-related complaints. However, federally-funded protection and advocacy systems in each state can provide legal representation and assist people with disabilities in understanding and protecting their rights. A complete list can be found at NCD's Resources page at State Protection and Advocacy Agencies.

Q. Does NCD help with Social Security complaints?

A. No. NCD does not provide individual advocacy services or handle Social Security complaints or inquiries. However, NCD does have a link on its Resources page to Social Security's Disability Benefits Information page. This page offers information on disability benefits and instructions on what to do if your claim is denied.

Q. What information resources are available from NCD?

A. NCD has a variety of information resources that may answer your questions or point you in the right direction. Please visit NCD's Resources page.

Q. Does NCD have a list of resources that are available in my state?

A. NCD has a link on its Resources page to State Resources.

Q. Where can I find information on government benefits I may be eligible to receive?

A. NCD has a link on its Resources page to Government Benefits (Your Benefits Connection), which is a screening tool to help you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive.

Q. Does NCD have grants or funding available for people with disabilities?

A. Unfortunately, NCD is not a grant-making or funding agency. A link to information on federal grants is available on NCD's Resources page under the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. This Catalog is a compendium of federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide assistance and benefits to the American public.

Q. Where else can I get information on disability issues?

A. There are many places to get information on disability issues. Independent living centers in each state provide a wealth of information and services. For a list, visit NCD's Resources page under Independent Living Centers. There are more disability information resources on NCD's Federal Entities page.

Q. Where can I find a listing of state mental health agencies?

A. A complete list of State Mental Health Agencies can be found on NCD's Resources page.