Article Publication Date:
3/31/2009
Summary:
The National Council on Disability is required by law to annually submit a report on the status of the nation in achieving policies that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities and empower them to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society. The 2009 report focuses on current quality of life indicators and emerging trends that should be factored into future policies and programs.
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness; Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness
Sources:
National Council on Disability
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
emergency preparedness; homeland security; International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; veterans; education; care coordination; asset development; wealth accumulation
Contact
National Council on Disability
Phone:
202-272-2004
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51909