National Council on Disability
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy and programs. Established in 1978, the NCD promotes equal opportunity, economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and full participation in all areas of society for individuals with disabilities. The agency conducts research, gathers information, and provides recommendations to improve policies, programs, and services. NCD publishes policy reports spanning civil rights, healthcare, transportation, employment, housing, and emergency management for people with disabilities.
APIs
National Council on Disability FOIA Data
FOIA-accessible data from the National Council on Disability including performance and results act reports, congressional budget justification reports, financial audit reports, ...
National Council on Disability Policy Reports
Comprehensive archive of NCD policy reports dating back to 1984 covering disability civil rights, healthcare, transportation, employment, housing, financial assistance, and emer...
National Council on Disability Accountability Reports
Performance, accountability, and budget data from the National Council on Disability. Includes Annual Performance Reports, Congressional Budget Justification Reports, financial ...
Features
Comprehensive archive of NCD policy reports dating back to 1984 covering all areas of disability policy including civil rights, healthcare, employment, housing, and transportation.
Proactively published collection of NCD documents including bylaws, performance reports, budget justifications, financial audits, and strategic plans available for public download.
Archive of NCD testimony before Congress on disability policy issues, providing insight into legislative advocacy and policy recommendations over time.
Practical toolkits and fact sheets on disability rights and policy topics to help individuals, advocates, and policymakers understand and implement disability-inclusive practices.
Press releases, newsroom updates, and letters to federal agency stakeholders documenting NCD's ongoing policy engagement and recommendations.
Use Cases
Access NCD's comprehensive reports to research disability policy history, current recommendations, and policy gaps across federal programs and agencies.
Submit FOIA requests or access the FOIA e-Library to retrieve agency financial, performance, and operational documents.
Use NCD testimony archives and policy letters as reference material for disability rights advocacy and legislative engagement.
Access NCD recommendations to understand federal agency obligations under disability rights laws including the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and other statutes.
Download NCD policy reports, progress reports, and data for academic research on disability policy, independent living, and civil rights.
Integrations
NCD's work intersects with the Americans with Disabilities Act guidance provided through ADA.gov maintained by the Department of Justice.
NCD recommendations inform resources available through federal disability information portals providing access to government benefits and services.
Federal government open data portal where related disability datasets from agencies like SSA, HHS, and DOL are cataloged and made available for download.
NCD federal spending data is publicly accessible through USASpending.gov as part of federal transparency requirements.
Solutions
NCD provides independent policy analysis and recommendations to the three branches of government on all matters affecting people with disabilities.
NCD monitors federal agency compliance with disability rights laws and makes recommendations for program improvements and new legislation.
NCD publishes toolkits, fact sheets, and reports to educate the public and policymakers about disability rights and best practices for inclusion.