National Council on Disability

The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency of the US government. It advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability-related policies, programs, and procedures. For example, in coordination with other interested parties, the NCD drafted the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).


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