|
|
 |
| |
| The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society. |
|
| |
|
|
CCD Reaffirming Advocacy for All Statement
As we enter into Disability Pride Month the undersigned Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Board of Directors reaffirms our commitment to advocating on behalf of all people with disabilities. CCD is the largest coalition of national organizations working together on behalf of our nation’s individuals with disabilities and their families.
(July 2, 2025) - Download [ PDF ] |
|
|
|
Developmental Disabilities, Autism and Family Support Task Force
FY26 Funding Request for the University Centers of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities
On behalf of the undersigned organizations of the Developmental Disabilities, Autism, and Family Supports Taskforce for the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD), we write to express our deep concern about the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget proposal and urge Congress to reject the harmful recommendations it contains with regard to the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs).
(June 27, 2025) - Download [ PDF ] |
|
|
|
Housing Task Force
CCD HTF Comments Rescission of Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Regulations
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Rescission of Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Regulations” (FR-6533-P-01). As co-chairs of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Housing Task Force, we urge HUD to withdraw this proposed rule.
(June 27, 2025) - Download [ PDF ] |
|
|
|
Education Task Force
CCD Comments on Secretary Priorities 2025
The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities Education Task Force (CCD) is writing to inform the U.S. Department of Education (ED) Proposed Priorities and Definitions on Evidence-Based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States as issued for public comment.
(June 20, 2025) - Download [ PDF ] |
|
|
|
LTSS and Health TF - Medicaid FAQ
Some answers to frequently asked questions about Medicaid, Medicaid’s funding structure, and the proposed changes included in the Senate’s proposal for budget reconciliation.
(June 20, 2025) - Download [ PDF ] |
|
|
|
Housing Task Force
CCD Housing TF Letter DOE Rescission of New Construction Regulation
We are writing on behalf of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Housing Task Force to submit significant adverse comments in opposition to the direct final rule (“DFR”) at Docket Number DOE-HQ-2025-0015, 90 Fed. Reg. 20783 (May 16, 2025).
(June 16, 2025) - Download [ PDF ] |
|
|
|
Rights Task Force
Co-chair comments on Energy 504 Direct Final Rules
As co-chairs of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we submit these comments on the above-captioned Direct Final Rules. CCD is the largest coalition of national organizations advocating for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration, and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
(June 16, 2025) - Download [ PDF ] |
|
|
|
Long Term Services and Supports Task Force
Senate Sign on Letter from 1100 Organizations on Medicaid and FY25 Reconciliation Bill
The undersigned 1,100 organizations who are members of the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC), the Health and Long Term Services and Supports Task Forces of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD), and allied organizations write with grave concern about the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” because of the harmful cuts and changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
(June 5, 2025) - Download [ PDF ] |
|
|
|
Education Task Force
CCD Education Task Force Urges Congress to Support Children with Disabilities: Reject H.R. 1
Washington, DC- In response to the passage of H.R. 1, the House budget reconciliation bill, the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Education Task Force calls upon the U.S. Senate to reject the bill due to several provisions that significantly harm infants, toddlers, children, youth, and young adults with disabilities.
(June 5, 2025) - Download [ PDF ] |
|
|
|
Housing Task Force
FY26 Skinny Budget Letter - Housing for People with Disabilities
We are writing on behalf of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Housing Task Force to express our deep concerns over the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget proposals for HUD programs.
(May 27, 2025) - Download [ PDF ] |
|
|
|
Aging Disability Sign-on for Reconciliation House Floor Vote
The undersigned 730 organizations who are members of the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC), the Health and Long Term Services and Supports Task Forces of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD), and allied organizations write with grave concern about the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” because of the harmful cuts and changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that will result in at least 13.7 million people having their coverage taken away, including millions of people with disabilities and older adults.
(May 20, 2025) - Download [ PDF ] |
|
|
|
Emergency Management Task Force
CCD FEMA 2025 Comments
The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Emergency Management Task Force appreciates the opportunity to provide input on Docket ID: DHS-2025-0013 regarding experiences with FEMA disaster responses.
(May 15, 2025) - Download [ PDF ] |
| |
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
| There are currently no upcoming event! |
|
Treatment and care of patients in the elderly is a labor-intensive and resource-intensive process that requires high-quality medicines in large quantities https://terrace-healthcare.com/.
|
|
 |
| |
|
|
Members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities advocate for a broad range of federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society. CCD’s public policy work is carried out by task forces. Click on the links below to get information on the activities of any individual task force or to contact co-chairs by email.
CCD also has Ad Hoc Task Forces that focus on federal policy but meet on a less frequent basis than official Task Forces and Working Groups that focus on both internal practices for CCD as a coalition and policy.
Per CCD’s Accommodations Policy ( hyerlink), if a CCD member needs to request accommodations for CCD meetings, please complete this online form ( hyperlink).
|
| |
|
|
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
