Disability Council Schedules August Virtual Meeting
Published Date: 7/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Council on Disability is holding a virtual public meeting on August 19, 2026, to discuss their budget, governance, and important projects like a disability curriculum and middle class framework. This meeting affects council members and anyone interested in disability issues, with no new costs but key decisions coming up. Join online to hear updates and vote on exciting new plans!
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Virtual public meeting—open to all
You can attend the National Council on Disability's virtual public meeting on August 19, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time via Zoom for Government. Meeting details are posted on NCD's event page (https://www.ncd.gov/meeting/2026-08-19-august-19-2026-council-meeting/).
Accessibility supports provided at meeting
The meeting will include ASL interpreters in-room and during the live stream, and CART (real-time captioning) embedded in the Zoom platform and available via the Streamtext link. These supports help people who need sign language or captioning access the meeting content.
Request extra accommodations 24 hours prior
If you need additional accommodations, you must notify Stacey Brown by email as soon as possible and no later than 24 hours before the meeting on August 19, 2026. Contact information is provided in the notice for accommodation requests.
Council will vote on budget and projects
During the August 19, 2026 meeting, the Council will hear a FY27 budget presentation and hold votes on the FY27 budget, a disability curriculum project, and a disability middle class framework. Members of the public can observe these presentations and votes virtually.
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