News Archives
Emerging Trends & People with Disabilities: Public Consultation
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is gathering public input for a study of emerging issues and trends affecting the lives of people with disabilities. Information gathered will be used in the development of NCD's next annual progress report to the President and Congress. The Council is seeking input on disability issues including health, housing, employment, insurance, transportation, assistive technology, recreation, emergency preparedness, early intervention and education. Suggestions should be sent to NCD by July 22, 2008 via email - type "Emerging Trends" in the subject line.
New VA Rules for Specially Adapted Housing Grants
Inclusive Livable Communities for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
March 17, 2008 report from the National Council on Disabilities (NCD) that looks at barriers and solutions relating to people with psychiatric disabilities fully participating in their communities.
National Disability Policy: A Progress Report
Report issued on January 15, 2008 by the National Council on Disability (NCD) that examines employment, housing, education, transportation and other federal policies that affect people with disabilities.
$1.5 Billion to Support Homeless Programs Nationwide
This funding will offer transitional and permanent supportive housing to more than 168,000 homeless individuals, and support programs that help to pay rent and provide permanent housing for disabled homeless individuals and their families.
$18 Million in Grants to Fight Housing Discrimination
October 2007 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) news release regarding the award of 88 grants totaling $17.1 million to recipients in 37 states and the District of Columbia to help fight housing discrimination.
The President's New Freedom Initiative: The 2007 Progress Report
Announced in February, 2001, the New Freedom Initiative is President George W. Bush's plan to tear down barriers to full integration into American life that remain for many of the 54 million Americans with disabilities. This report highlights the accomplishments of the Administration in implementing the President's vision and builds upon the reports issued in May 2002 and May 2004.
First Meeting of Emergency Transportable Housing Advisory Committee
The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) has established an advisory committee to assist it in developing accessibility guidelines for emergency transportable housing. The first meeting of the committee was held September 24 and 25, 2007.
