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National Council on Disability - NCD

organization URL(s)

www.ncd.gov/

other contact information

1331 F Street NW
Suite 850
Washington, DC 20004

202-272-2004 (Voice)
202-272-2074 (FAX)
202-272-2022 (Voice - TTY)

description

The Council was established by Congress in 1978 and was transformed into an independent Federal agency in 1984. The 15 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate review all laws, programs, and policies of the Federal Government affecting individuals with disabilities. The Council then makes recommendations to the President, Congress, and other Federal agencies on these issues.

print resources

Serial publication: NCD Bulletin (newsletter)--monthly; Variety of publications also available relating to disability. All publications are free of charge and available in braille, large print, and on diskette.

related topics

review date

Mon Sep 20, 2004

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