Disability Council Schedules Meeting on Youth and Accessibility Issues
Published Date: 12/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Council on Disability is holding a two-day meeting in January 2026, both in Orlando and online, to discuss important issues like youth in nursing homes, disaster experiences, and accessible transportation. This meeting affects people with disabilities, especially in Florida, and aims to improve policies and services. No new costs are mentioned, but the event invites public input and shares updates on ongoing projects.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Florida‑Focused Public Comment on Disasters & Transportation
One public comment period and panels focus on experiences of disabled Floridians during/after recent natural disasters and on accessible transportation barriers and innovations in Florida. Floridians can comment in person or by Zoom during those agenda items.
Study: Denials of Florida HCBS Waiver Eligibility
The Council agenda includes a presentation titled 'A Study of Denials of Florida HCBS Waiver Eligibility' on January 23, 2026. This item concerns denials of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver eligibility in Florida.
In-person and Live‑Streamed Council Meeting
The National Council on Disability will hold a two-day meeting on January 22–23, 2026 in Orlando, Florida, at Rosen Shingle Creek and will stream the meeting live via Zoom. You can attend in person or by Zoom; meeting details and the livestream link are on NCD's event page.
Public Comment Opportunities and Registration Deadline
NCD is accepting public comments during the meeting, including two 25-minute public comment periods on January 22, 2026, and also accepts emailed comments. To speak during the meeting you must register in advance by January 20, 2026, 8:00 p.m. EST or email comments to the address provided.
Meeting Accessibility Accommodations Provided
NCD will provide ASL interpreters in-room and during the livestream, CART embedded in Zoom, and a Streamtext CART link; attendees may request additional accommodations by emailing NCD at least 48 hours before the meeting.
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