The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities is a coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.

What's New at CCD

2008 CO-Chairs Roster

ACTIVITIES

CCD Comments ADA Titles II III NPRM (August 18, 2008)

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Assistance to States for the Education of Children With Disabilities: 34 CFR Part 300/Docket ID ED-2008-OSERS-0005 (July 29, 2008)

CCD Education Task Force Comments - Proposed Rulemaking: Title I – Improving The Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged (June 17, 2008)
    [Section 200.19 Other academic indicators]
    [Section200.2 State responsibilities for assessment]

Competitive Bidding of Durable Medical Equipment under the Medicare Fee-For-Service Program (May 7, 2008)

CCD letter: re Impact of DME Competitive Bidding on Medicare Beneficiaries with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions (May 7, 2008)

CCD Letter on International Disability Rights Convention ( April 30, 2008)

Fact Sheet: Frank Melville Supporting Housing Investment Act Of 2008 (H.R. 5772) Proposes Major Changes to Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Program New and Innovative Section 811 Demonstration Program Proposed (April 28, 2008)

Healthy Work and Health Insurance may prevent Disability (April 28, 2008)

Physical Activity Guidelines may prevent Chronic Disorders (April 28, 2008)

Clinical Practice Medical Guidelines may prevent diminished Health that may lead to Disability (April 28, 2008)

The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriations Recommendations for Selected Federal Programs of Importance to Individuals with Disabilities. (April 22, 2008)

CCD letter re House Budget Resolution - Medicaid Regulations Moatoria Reserve Fund (March 11, 2008)

CCD Comments to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Interim Final Rule on Case Management (March 11, 2008)

CCD letter in response to the President’s FY09 Budget Request (March 10, 2008)

CCD letter in support of the House Budget Committee Budget Resolution (March10, 2008)

Disability Prevention in Metropolitan Areas (March 3, 2008)

CCD “Statement of Principles: Social Security Disability Program Work Incentives and Related Issues” (February 13, 2008)

Please visit our web site often to stay informed on national issues and events affecting the disability community.

The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
1660 L Street, NW, Ste. 700
Washington, DC 20036
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(202) 783-8250 fax
Email: Info@c-c-d.org