National Disability Policy: A Progress Report

Article Publication Date:

7/26/2015

Summary:

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this annual report focuses on how the ADA and other federal legislation has been implemented by five different state and local agencies. The report examines employment, education, health care, transportation, and housing to demonstrate the importance of the federal legislation and disability advocates. The report also offers recommendations to inform policymakers on changes to be made in the future legislation.

Article Author:

National Council on Disability Members and Staff

Topics:

Quality

Types/Tools:

Reports

Populations:

Aging/Older Adults; Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness

Sources:

National Council on Disability

Programs/Initiatives:

N/A