Disparate Treatment of Puerto Rico Residents with Disabilities in Federal Programs and Benefits
In this report, NCD examines the social, legal, and ethical implications to the residents of Puerto Rico with disabilities when Congress “legislates differently with respect to the Territories than it does with respect to the States.

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Medicaid Oral Health Coverage for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities – A Fiscal Analysis
NCD's ongoing policy focus on health equity led NCD to pursue an examination of the dental care experiences specific to individuals with I/DD under Medicaid

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Health Equity Framework
The National Council on Disability has released a national Health Equity Framework for people with disabilities.

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2021 Progress Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities
NCD's report takes a comprehensive look at COVID-19’s disproportionate negative impact on people with disabilities in the United States, examining a year in a public health emergency as it occurred in real time.

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Enforceable Accessible Medical Equipment Standards: A Necessary Means to Address the Health Care Needs of People with Mobility Disabilities
The National Council on Disability released a report focused on much needed federal regulations that would address among the most significant barriers to health care for people with mobility disabilities.

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Preview NCD's New NCD.gov Website in Beta

Take a look at the new beta site, an early, in-progress version at beta.NCD.gov

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August 2, 2022

NCD hosts roundtable on Medicare coverage of powered wheelchair systems

August 1, 2022

New NCD website enters beta phase

July 18, 2022

NCD announces upcoming Council Meeting

June 22, 2022

NCD Letter to DOJ Office of Justice Programs

June 6, 2022

NCD Letter to the Joint Commission President and CEO