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Office on Disability, HHS

Mission statement:

The charge to the Office is to serve as the focal point within HHS for the implementation and coordination of policies, programs, and special initiatives related to disabilities with the Department and with other Federal agencies; oversee the implementation and coordination of disability programs, policies, and special initiatives; heighten the interaction of programs within HHS and with Federal, State, community and valuable private sector partners; support plans and initiatives designed to tear down barriers facing people with disabilities, which prevent them from fully participating and contributing in an inclusive community life; centralize the solutions outlined in the NFI report to the President; and increase focus and awareness to help Americans living with disabilities.

Contact Information:

Office on Disability, HHS
200 Independence Ave. S.W. Room 637D
Washington DC 20201

Internet address: http://www.hhs.gov/od/

Phone number(s):

(202) 205-8280 TTY
(202) 401-5844

Fax number:

(202) 260-3053

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• DISABILITIES

NWHIC record number O-4559