What is the National Council on Disability (NCD), and how are they involved in accessible electronic and information technology?

The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting Americans with disabilities. NCD is comprised of a team of fifteen Presidential appointees, an Executive Director appointed by the Chairman, and twelve, full-time professional staff.

On their website the NCD has publications and policy briefs that provide recommendations to the Administration, Congress, and executive branch agencies on the broad spectrum of issues that affect people with disabilities.