NCD report recommends congressional action on federal benefits for Americans with disabilities in U.S. territories
May 25, 2022 11:42 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the National Council on Disability releases a report highlighting the negative impact of federal policies on Americans with disabilities residing...
NCD report finds a return on investment for offering Medicaid dental care for adults with I/DD
March 09, 2022 11:56 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the National Council on Disability releases the results of a preliminary Medicaid study focused on that the costs and return on costs of offering...
NCD announces policymaker blueprint for health equity for people with disabilities
February 14, 2022 13:12 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the National Council on Disability releases a framework for policymakers, calling for an all-of-government approach to longstanding medical...
Federal report finds foreseeable, disproportionate COVID-19 fatalities, heavy toll for people with disabilities
October 29, 2021 11:36 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the National Council on Disability (NCD) released a comprehensive report on COVID-19’s impact on people with disabilities, finding over 181,000...
National Council on Disability Celebrates 31 Years of Americans with Disabilities Act
July 26, 2021 10:58 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, National Council on Disability Chairman Andrés Gallegos has released the...
Federal report calls for DOJ, HHS adoption of federal accessibility standards for medical and diagnostic equipment
May 20, 2021 12:08 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Council on Disability (NCD)--an independent federal agency--released a report focused on much needed federal regulations that would...
NCD commemorates 35th anniversary of ‘Toward Independence’ report
February 01, 2021 15:50 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) today marks the 35-year anniversary of a federal report that led to the drafting of the landmark Americans with...
NCD announces new Chairman Andrés Gallegos
January 22, 2021 11:48 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent, nonpartisan federal agency that advises the President, Congress and other federal agencies on...
Federal advisory agency recommends phase out, replacement of federal employment program for people with disabilities
October 14, 2020 13:01 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) today released its report examining a federal employment program long under scrutiny for its lack of...
National Council on Disability applauds U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ call to repeal 14(c) subminimum wages
September 17, 2020 10:56 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent federal agency that first called for the elimination of subminimum wages for people with...