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| 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. |
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Health Task Force
Health Task Force Comments on National Provider Directory
We, the undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Health Task Force write in response to the Request for Information(RFI): National Directory of Healthcare Providers & Services (NDH).
(December 6, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Letter on Funding and Policies for 2022 End-of-Year Legislation
As the 117th Congress completes its work, the undersigned CCD Task Force Co-Chairs urge Congress to remember the needs of people with disabilities and enact the policies and funding levels outlined in this letter by year’s end.
(December 6, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Paid Leave Ad Hoc Task Force Comments on the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
The Paid Leave Ad Hoc Task Force focused on paid leave policy and will focus our comments on that subject. We would urge the Advisory Councils to focus on the following three topics which overlap the goals that have already been identified: 1) Highlighting the importance of enacting a paid family and medical leave program that has a broad family definition and includes all workers.
(November 30, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Housing Task Force
CCD Housing Task Force Comments on RAD Notice and S.811 program
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on potential changes to Section IV of the current RAD Notice to facilitate the conversion of Section 811 Capital Advance/PRAC properties to a more financially viable model.
(November 23, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Technology and Telecommunication Task Force
CCD Comments on Access Board Accessible Kiosks ANPRM
On behalf of the undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technology and Telecommunications Task Force, we thank you for the opportunity to provide comment on the Access Board’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on the accessibility of self-service transaction machines (SSTMs) and self-service kiosks (Docket No. ATBCB-2022-0004).
(November 21, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Statement from the CCD Board of Directors on the Passing of Lois Curtis
The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Board joins others in the disability community in mourning the passing of Lois Curtis, a Black disabled advocate, civil rights leader, and artist. Curtis passed away in her home in Atlanta, Georgia on November 3rd.
(November 9, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Housing Task Force
FY23 Spending Requests to Ensure Housing for People with Disabilities
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Housing Task Force, thank you for working to pass the fiscal year FY 2023 budget and urge you to work with your colleagues to ensure affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs receive
(November 9, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Education Task Force
CCD Education Task Force FY 23 Appropriations Request
As you work toward a final Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 appropriations package, the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Education Task Force urges you to adopt the highest proposed funding levels for the federal programs that support infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, their families, and the educators and other service providers who serve them.
(November 7, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Comments Submitted for Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment Streamlining Proposed Rule
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 free from racism, ableism, sexism, and xenophobia, as well as LGBTQ+ based discrimination and religious intolerance.
(November 7, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Education Task Force
CCD Letter Opposing the EAGLES Act
The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Education Task Force writes to express our opposition to the EAGLES Act (S. 391, H.R. 1229) and all federal funding supporting the implementation and use of violence risk assessment and threat assessment programs in public schools. Threat assessment programs, like many forms of “zero tolerance” school discipline, disproportionately harm students with disabilities including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC). These systems can have severe negative consequences for students, including suspension, loss of class time, and early involvement with law enforcement.
(November 1, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD Comments Re. FAA-2022-1001
The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation and Emergency Management Task Force Co-Chairs thanks the Federal Aviation Administration for the opportunity to provide its input on the request for comments in minimum seat dimensions necessary for safety of air passengers.
(November 1, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Education Task Force
CCD Comments on the CRDC
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.
(October 31, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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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.
Per CCD’s Accommodations Policy ( hyerlink), if a CCD member needs to request accommodations for CCD meetings, please complete this online form ( hyperlink).
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