The National Council on Disabilities (NCD)

The National Council on Disabilities (NCD) is an independent federal agency that advises the U.S. government on policies and programs affecting people with disabilities. It works to promote equal opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. The NCD conducts research, provides recommendations, and advocates for effective policies to improve quality of life and ensure disability rights are protected and advanced across all areas of society.