Fiscal Year 2016: January 19, 2016 Implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA): A Roadmap for People with Disabilities January 26, 2016 The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on People with Disabilities: A 2015 Status Report February 2, 2016 Monitoring and Enforcing the Affordable Care Act for People with Disabilities February 23, 2016 NCD Letter to Vice President Biden about the Marrakesh Treaty March 7, 2016 Medicaid Managed Care Community Forums: Final Report April 28, 2016 NCD Letter to Treasury Secretary about Including Accessibility in New Dollar Bills May 17, 2016 NCD Letter To CMS Regarding Proposed Part B Drug Payment Model June 21, 2016 NCD Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Regarding Senate Mental Health Legislation July 11, 2016 NCD Letter to SSA Regarding Proposed Rule Titled 'Implementation of the NICS Improvements Act of 2007 (NIAA)? July 11, 2016 NCD Letter to House Judiciary Committee on the ?ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015? August 30, 2016 NCD Statement Regarding the Zika Virus August 31, 2016 NCD Letter to Solicitor General Regarding Pending Motion on Accessible Currency before U.S. District Court September 13, 2016 Letter from Current and Past NCD Chairs on ADA Notification Legislation (H.R. 3765) October 7, 2016 National Disability Policy: A Progress Report - October 2016 October 7, 2016 NCD Letter to DOJ Regarding Web Accessibility NPRM December 27, 2016 NCD Letter to Treasury Regarding Tax Debt of Discharged Loans of Borrowers with Disabilities. Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2018: No Current Data Available

Uses and Use Restrictions

To research and produce reports on national disability policy.

For cooperative agreements to research and produce reports on national disability policy.

Funds are available dependent on budget approval.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

NCD enters into cooperative agreements to research and produce reports on disability policy to advise the White House, Congress, Federal agencies, and to inform the general public.

Beneficiary Eligibility

The White House, Congress, Federal agencies, and the general public will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable.

Environmental impact information is not required for this program.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.

12372.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Award Procedures

Applicants must submit a proposal that meets the requirements set out in solicitations posted on Grants.gov and ncd.gov. Proposals are reviewed and scored by NCD and by external experts in the topic area of the solicitation.

Deadlines

Not Applicable.

Authorization

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 , Public Law 93-112, 29 U.S.C 780, as amended by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Public Law 113-128.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 30 to 60 days.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Generally, cooperative agreements are for a one-year period, but may be shorter depending on the complexity of the project. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Payments are based on receipt of deliverables.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Framing paper, progressive drafts, and final report.

No cash reports are required.

Monthly progress/activities.

Expenditure reports are not applicable.

Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits

Not Applicable.

Records

No Data Available.

Financial Information

Account Identification

95-3500-0-0-000.

Obigations

(Direct Payments for Specified Use (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 16 $605,000; FY 17 est $200,000; and FY 18 Estimate Not Available

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Usually for one-year cooperative agreements.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Ana Torres-Davis 1331 F Street, N.W. Suite 850, Washington, District of Columbia 20004 Email: atorresdavis@ncd.gov Phone: (202) 272-2019

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Proposals are chosen after a review by NCD staff and external experts in the topic area. Proposals are scored on criteria including: understanding of the issue, approach and procedural plan, organizational experience, and budget.