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1. The Power to Live in the World.

Author

Young, Jonathan

Subjects
NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc., EMPLOYEES, DISABILITY laws, ACCESSIBLE design
Abstract

The article presents the speech of National Council on Disability former chairman Jonathan Young, delivered 2013 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, in which he discussed about the struggles of individuals to live, the rights of individuals with disabilities, and the importance of giving people with disabilities safe access to roads, streets, highways and sidewalks.

Published
2013

2. Many a Slip.

Author

Balas, Janet L.

Subjects
*LIBRARIES, *SERVICES for people with disabilities, *COMPUTERS, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.)
Abstract

Discusses the efforts of librarians to provide equal library access for handicapped patrons. Policy of the American Library Association concerning handicapped services in libraries; Role of computers in providing service for handicapped library patrons; Role of the United States National Council on Disability.

Published
2001

3. FEDERAL REGISTER.

Subjects
FREEDOM of Information Act (U.S.), PRIVACY Act of 1974, GOVERNMENT agencies, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), DISCLOSURE, GOVERNMENT agency rules & practices
Abstract

The article presents an overview of the periodical "Federal Register" which is focused on the regulations issued by the U.S. Federal agencies. Topics discussed includes finalization of the Freedom of Information Act by the U.S. National Council on Disability, part 10000 of the Act for the procedures involving disclosure of records and implementation of Part 10001 that involves Privacy Act of 1947.

Published
2015

4. Best Free Reference.

Author

Etkin, Cynthia and Coutts, Brian E.

Subjects
*ELECTRONIC information resources, *GOVERNMENT jargon (English), *ELECTORAL college, *ELECTRONIC reference books, *COMPUTER network resources, *REFERENCE books, *WORLD Wide Web, *INFORMATION resources, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.)
Abstract

The article reviews free online reference resources including the websites GovSpeak: A Guide to U.S. Governmental Acronyms & Abbreviations located at libguides.ucsd.edu/govspeak, the National Council on Disability located at ncd.gov, and the U.S. Electoral College located at archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/index.html.

Published
2013

5. National Council on Disability.

Author

Lougen, Colleen, Roberts, Joni R., and Drost, Carol A.

Subjects
*WEBSITES, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.)
Abstract

The article reviews the web site of the National Council on Disability (NCD) available at http://www.ncd.gov/.

Published
2013

6. On the Move.

Author

COYNER, KRISTIN

Subjects
*PERSONNEL changes, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.)
Abstract

The article announces the appointment of Ken Johnson as first vice president of the Solar Energy Industries Association, Rebecca Cokley as executive director of the U.S. National Council on Disability, and Charles Jefferson as vice president for federal relations of The Wine Institute.

Published
2013

7. New Report Criticizes ADA Enforcement Efforts.

Author

Leonard, Bill

Subjects
DISABILITY laws, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.)
Abstract

Provides information on the study `Promises to Keep: A Decade of Federal Enforcement of the Americans With Disabilities Act,' by the United States National Council on Disability. Factors that hindered ADA compliance and enforcement.

Published
2000

8. Report on Parents With Disabilities Highlights Pervasive Prejudices.

Subjects
LEGAL status of parents with disabilities, DISCRIMINATION against people with disabilities, CHILD welfare policy, INVOLUNTARY sterilization, AMERICANS with Disabilities Act of 1990, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.)
Abstract

The article focuses on a report by the U.S. National Council on Disability concerning systemic discrimination against parents with disabilities. It states application of disability law and policy in the U.S. in child welfare and family law systems results in disparate treatment of both parents with disabilities and their children which includes ongoing involuntary sterilization laws and disproportionate loss of child custody despite the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 100-.

Published
2012
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9. National Council on Disability.

Author

Faust, T. R.

Subjects
NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), SERVICES for people with disabilities
Abstract

The article reviews the website found at http://www.ncd.gov/ from the National Council on Disability (NCD).

Published
2012
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10. Recommended changes in disability benefits to promote work:.

Subjects
PEOPLE with disabilities, EMPLOYMENT of people with disabilities, ASSISTIVE technology, DISCRIMINATION against people with disabilities, VOCATIONAL guidance, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.)
Abstract

The article reports on the National Council on Disability outline of the specific policy changes to be undertaken by the Congress and the Social Security Administration in order to ensure that people with disabilities and who received Social Security benefits can still be gainfully employed. The report also notes the underemployment of Americans with disabilities.

Published
2006

11. NEWS BRIEFS.

Subjects
MEDICAL care, AFFECTIVE disorders, ANHEDONIA, STUDENTS, CHANGE, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.)
Abstract

The article offers medical care-related news briefs in the U.S. Adults in the U.S. were reported to have been experiencing major depression and have been receiving treatment for that depression. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline produced a toolkit for crisis centers and other programs. The students in the U.S. received school-supported mental health services during the school year. The National Council on Disability released a report that outlines several specific policy changes to be undertaken by the Congress and the Social Security Administration.

Published
2006

12. 26 million deaf and hearing impaired can call anyone.

Subjects
*TELECOMMUNICATIONS devices for the deaf, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.)
Abstract

Relates according to the National Council on Disability, any individual can make or receive calls by way of the Voice Carry Over relays using the telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD). Reference to the Americans with Disabilities Act; Information on TDD.

Published
1996

13. Notices: NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY.

Subjects
NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), MEETINGS, CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The article offers information on quarterly meeting to be hosted by the U.S. National Council on Disability (NCD) at the Old Supreme Court Chambers' Kansas State House in Jackson in Topeka, Kansas on December 4, 2013.

Published
2013

14. Notices: NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY.

Subjects
NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), TELECONFERENCING, CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The article offers information on the phone meeting of the members of the U.S. National Council on Disability (NCD) on November 1, 2013.

Published
2013

15. Notices: NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY.

Subjects
NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), PUBLIC meetings, LEGAL status of parents with disabilities, EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL care
Abstract

The article offers information on the public announcement of the U.S. National Council on Disability (NCD) as of September 19, 2013. It states that the NCD will establish a quarterly meeting to be held at Kansas State House in Topeka, Kansas from October 7-8, 2013. In addition, the quarterly meeting is available to be attended by public or by phone. Moreover, agenda of the meeting will include the rights of parents with disabilities, initiative on employment in Kansas, and KanCare.

Published
2013

16. Notices: NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY.

Subjects
PUBLIC meetings of government agencies, TRANSPARENCY in government -- Law & legislation, SERVICES for people with disabilities, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.)
Abstract

The article presents a notice of the Sunshine Act Meetings of the U.S. National Council on Disability (NCD) on July 25-26, 2013 in Washington, D.C. The meetings will be held at the White House Old Executive Office Building and the Access Board Conference Room. The topics of the meetings are outlined which include a draft NCD Principles Statement and workplace accommodations.

Published
2013

17. Sunshine Act Meetings.

Author

Bishop, Aaron

Subjects
MEETINGS, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The article offers information on the notice issued by the National Council on Disability (NCD) regarding the meeting to be held by the NCD members from October 22-23, 2012 in Washington D.C.

Published
2012

18. Notices: NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY.

Subjects
NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), PUBLIC meetings of government agencies
Abstract

The article presents a notice issued by the U.S. National Council on Disability which corrects its meeting published in the July 8, 2014 issue.

Published
2014

19. Notices: NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY.

Subjects
NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), MEETINGS
Abstract

The article reports that the members of the U.S. National Council on Disability (NCD) will have a quarterly meeting at the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, California on May 6, 2014.

Published
2014

20. Sunshine Act Meetings.

Author

Cokley, Rebecca

Subjects
MEETINGS, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The article offers information on the quarterly meeting of the National Council on Disability (NCD) to be held in Washington D.C. on March 31, 2014.

Published
2014

21. Notices: NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY.

Subjects
NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), MEETINGS
Abstract

A correction to an article related to a meeting of the U.S. National Council on Disability in a previous issue is presented.

Published
2013

22. Notices: NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY.

Subjects
NOTICE of proposed rulemaking (Administrative law), NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc., CONFERENCES & conventions, TELECONFERENCING, MEETINGS
Abstract

The article offers information on the public notices from the U.S. National Council on Disability (NCD). It mentions that members of NCD will hold a special teleconference meeting to be held on January 11, 2013. It states that the quarterly meeting of the members of NCD will be on January 29, 2013, in which the Council is expected to receive updates from the standing committees.

Published
2013

23. Notice of Sunshine Act Meetings; Correction.

Author

Bishop, Aaron

Subjects
CONSTITUTIONAL amendments, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.)
Abstract

The article offers information about the amendment in the notice published by the U.S. National Council on Disability in the Federal Register of October 3, 2012.

Published
2012

24. Sunshine Act Meetings.

Author

Durocher, Joan

Subjects
MEETINGS, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The article offers information on a meeting of the U.S. National Council on Disability to be held in Washington D.C. from July 26-27, 2012.

Published
2012

25. Sunshine Act Meeting Notice.

Author

Bishop, Aaron

Subjects
MEETINGS, NATIONAL Council on Disability (U.S.), CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The article offers information on a meeting of the U.S. National Council on Disability to be held in New York City on March 9, 2012.

Published
2012

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