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2014 Newsroom Posts
 International Day of Persons with Disabilities Observed by the National Council on Disability 
 
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 NCD Statement on the Passing of Mary Ann Mobley Collins 
 
 Press Release
 Senate Appointee Bob Brown Begins Tenure with the National Council on Disability 
 
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 Federal Disability Policy Progress Report for 2014 Issued by the National Council on Disability 
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 NCD Commends the United States Department of Justice for New Technical Assistance Guidance for Voters with Disabilities 
 
 Civil Rights
 National Council on Disability Honors America's Veterans
 Independent Federal Agency Voices Support for National Voter Registration Day 
 
 Civil Rights
 NCD Statement of Solidarity with the Victims of Police Violence in Ferguson, MO 
 
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 Civil Rights
 A Tribute and Thank You, Warrior Brother
 NCD Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Jim Jeffords 
 
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 NCD Welcomes Appointment of Taryn Mackenzie Williams as White House Public Engagement Advisor 
 
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 NCD Statement on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) 
 
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 Congress Passes Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, Significant Changes Ahead for NCD 
 
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 NCD Statement on the 15th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision 
 
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 National Council on Disability Welcomes Phoebe Ball as Legislative Affairs Specialist 
 
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 National Council on Disability Urges Swift Ratification of the Disability Treaty after Supreme Court Decision 
 
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 Effective Communication for People with Disabilities Before, During, and After Emergencies Evaluated 
 
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 NCD Statement in Recognition of National Foster Care Month
 President Obama Appoints Three New Members and One Returning Member to the National Council on Disability 
 
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 National Council on Disability Statement on the LBJ Library Civil Rights Act 50th Anniversary Event 
 
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 NCD Thanks Claudia Gordon for Service as Public Engagement Advisor at the White House 
 
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 NCD Statement on the ‘Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years’ Report by the Center for Disease Control 
 
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 NCD Applauds Increased Availability of Accessible Prescription Drug Label Information 
 
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 NCD Chair Jeff Rosen's Remarks White House National African American History Month Program 
 
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 NCD Statement on "Stand Your Ground" Laws 
 
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 NCD Hails Inclusion of Workers with Disabilities in Minimum Wage Executive Order As “Necessary Move Forward” 
 
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 NCD Applauds Recommendations of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration 
 
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