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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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Rights Task Force
CCD Rights Statement on Guardianship and Alternatives
On behalf of the undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task Force, we thank the Special Committee on Aging for planning this hearing and for seeking public input, stories, and suggestions for reform related to guardianship, conservatorship, interdiction, and other protective arrangements (collectively referred to here as “guardianship”).
(March 23, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Health Task Force
CCD Comments on Proposed Regulations to Advance Interoperability and Improve Prior Authorization Processes
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.
(March 13, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Long Term Services and Supports Task Force
CCD Senate Aging Committee Testimony
The undersigned co-chairs of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Task Force thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony in support of this Committee’s efforts to highlight the importance of the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program.
(March 9, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Health and LTSS Task Force letter to CMS on Medicaid Unwinding
We, the undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Health and Long-Term Services and Supports Task Forces write regarding the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous coverage requirement. 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.
(March 9, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Statement from the CCD Board of Directors on the Passing of Judy Heumann
The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Board joins others around the world in mourning the passing of Judy Heumann, a lifelong leader, and fierce local, national and international disability rights advocate. Heumann passed away in Washington, D.C. on March 4th.
(March 6, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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CCD 118th Congress Priorities
Dear Leader Schumer, Speaker McCarthy, Chair Murry and Vice-Chair Collins, Chair Granger and Ranking Member DeLauro: As the 118th Congress advances its work, we write on behalf of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Task Forces that develop CCD’s positions and urge you to consider the needs of people with disabilities in policy and appropriations.
(February 22, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Statement from the CCD Board of Directors on the Murder of Tyre Nichols
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD), we express our sorrow, anguish, and outrage over the brutal murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of officers in the Memphis Police Department. Tyre Nichols was a Black man with a disability whose encounter with police began with a traffic stop. People with disabilities, especially Black people, are at higher risk of arrest or harm from police. We join our partners in the disability and civil rights communities who are calling for justice and systemic change.
(January 31, 2023) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Housing and Rights Task Force NYC Forced Removal Letter
The Housing and Rights Task Forces of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) write this letter urging Congress to prevent forced removal and institutionalization of people with disabilities as a solution to failures in social safety net programs. In November, New York City Major Eric Adams, announced a directive to “[A]uthorize the removal of a person who appears to be mentally ill and displays an inability to meet basic living needs, even when no recent dangerous act has been observed.”
(December 16, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Housing Task Force
Housing and Rights Task Force NYC Forced Removal Letter
The Housing and Rights Task Forces of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) write this letter urging Congress to prevent forced removal and institutionalization of people with disabilities as a solution to failures in social safety net programs. In November, New York City Major Eric Adams, announced a directive to “[A]uthorize the removal of a person who appears to be mentally ill and displays an inability to meet basic living needs, even when no recent dangerous act has been observed.”
(December 16, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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Rights Task Force
Housing and Rights Task Force NYC Forced Removal Letter
The Housing and Rights Task Forces of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) write this letter urging Congress to prevent forced removal and institutionalization of people with disabilities as a solution to failures in social safety net programs. In November, New York City Major Eric Adams, announced a directive to “[A]uthorize the removal of a person who appears to be mentally ill and displays an inability to meet basic living needs, even when no recent dangerous act has been observed.”
(December 16, 2022) - Download [ PDF ] |
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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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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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