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Findings and recommendations contained in the publications in this section come from analyses of applicable laws, regulations, policy guidance, barriers, promising practices, and housing models for people with disabilities. Publications consider developer compliance; visitability; affordable, accessible and appropriate housing; voucher use; and fair housing enforcement of disability rights.

2022

Strengthening the HCBS Ecosystem – Responding to Dangers of Congregate Settings during COVID-19

2018

NCD Letter to House Leadership Regarding Reauthorization of Money Follows the Person
Letter to HUD Assistant Secretary Farias Urging Meeting on Proposed Revisions to Guidance on Service Animals and Assistance Animals for People with Disabilities in Housing and HUD-Funded Programs
Beyond Guardianship: Toward Alternatives That Promote Greater Self-Determination for People with Disabilities

2015

Home and Community-Based Services: Creating Systems for Success at Home, at Work and in the Community

2013

The Case for Medicaid Self-Direction: A White Paper on Research, Practice, and Policy Opportunities
NCD Urges HUD to Issue Olmstead Guidance

2012

Deinstitutionalization: Unfinished Business (Companion Paper to Policy Toolkit)
Guiding Principles: Successfully Enrolling People with Disabilities in Managed Care Plans
Deinstitutionalization Toolkit

2010

The State of Housing in America in the 21st Century: A Disability Perspective

2009

Effective Emergency Management: Making Improvements for Communities and People with Disabilities

2008

Finding the Gaps: A Comparative Analysis of Disability Laws in the U.S. to the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Inclusive Livable Communities for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
People with Disabilities and Emergency Management

2007

Issues in Creating Livable Communities for People with Disabilities: Proceedings of the Panel
Empowerment for Americans with Disabilities: Breaking Barriers to Careers and Full Employment
Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Relief and Recovery Public Consultation

2006

Creating Livable Communities
The Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on People with Disabilities: A Look Back and Remaining Challenges

2005

National Council on Disability Topical Overviews - Living Independently and in the Community: Implementation Lessons from the United States - Quick Reference Guide
National Council on Disability Topical Overviews - Living Independently and in the Community: Implementation Lessons from the United States
NCD and the Americans with Disabilities Act: 15 Years of Progress
Transcending The Barriers And Gaining Entry: A Culturally Competent Realm Of Community Integration For Americans With Disabilities

2004

Livable Communities for Adults with Disabilities
National Council on Disability: 20 Years of Independence (July 2004)
Summary of the Native American Forum: Disability Matters in Tribal Communities
Improving Federal Disability Data

2003

Olmstead: Reclaiming Institutionalized Lives (Abridged Version)
Olmstead: Reclaiming Institutionalized Lives (Full-Length On-Line Version)
Understanding Disabilities in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities: Toolkit Guide
People With Disabilities on Tribal Lands: Education, Health Care, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Independent Living

2001

Reconstructing Fair Housing
Investing in Independence: Transition Recommendations for President George W. Bush

2000

Carrying on the Good Fight: Summary Paper From Think Tank 2000 - Advancing the Civil and Human Rights of People With Disabilities From Diverse Cultures
Transcending The Barriers And Gaining Entry: A Culturally Competent Realm Of Community Integration For Americans With Disabilities
Think Tank 2000: A Brief Summary As Background Information
From Privileges to Rights: People Labeled with Psychiatric Disabilities Speak for Themselves

1998

Brief Amicus Curiae of the National Council on Disability in Support of Respondents Olmstead v. L.C. HTM
Reorienting Disability Research

1996

Achieving Independence: The Challenge for the 21st Century

1995

Voices of Freedom: America Speaks Out on the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act: Ensuring Equal Access to the American Dream

1993

Progress in Advancing the Status of People with Disabilities Around the World: The Work of the United States Delegation to the Thirty-Third Session of the Commission for Social Development of the United Nations

1986

Toward Independence: An Assessment of Federal Laws and Programs Affecting Persons with Disabilities - With Legislative Recommendations
National Disability Policy: A Progress Report - February 1986