WASHINGTON, June 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is the National Council on Disability’s monthly bulletin for May, 2008:

The Bulletin, which is free of charge and available at NCD’s Web site (www.ncd.gov), brings you the latest issues and news affecting people with disabilities. To subscribe to the NCD listserv, go to http://listserv.access.gpo.gov, click on Online mailing list archives, select NCD-NEWS-L, click on Join or leave the list, then complete the short subscription form. Editorial comments can be sent to Bulletin editor Mark S. Quigley (mquigley@ncd.gov).

Quarterly Meetings

NCD will conduct its next quarterly meeting at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison Street, Seattle, Washington, beginning Monday, July 14 and ending Wednesday, July 16.

NCD believes it is vital to hear from communities around the country on what works and what does not for people with disabilities. The purpose of this meeting is to have open discussions about issues such as healthcare, employment, and several other subjects of interest to the disability community. We are delighted to have the opportunity to visit Seattle and learn firsthand about the experiences of people with disabilities from the northwest region. This is also an opportunity to meet NCD members and staff and offer your comments during the public comment sessions, which will take place daily.

A toll-free call-in number will be available for those who cannot attend the meeting. Written comments can also be sent to ncd@ncd.gov with the subject heading of “Public Comment.” All public comments will be included in the official minutes of the meeting and used to determine commonality and emerging trends.

Preparations are also under way for NCD’s fall meeting, which will be held October 6-8, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center, 2345 McGee Street, Kansas City, Missouri.

These meetings are open to the public and free of charge. People with disabilities are always encouraged to attend and participate in the daily public comment segments of the meetings. The agendas will be posted at http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/quarterly/quarterly.htm two weeks prior to each meeting.