National Council on Disability

Description

The National Council on Disability (NCD) is seeking proposals for a report regarding persons with disabilities and institutionalization during and after emergencies. The report will examine policies and practices which cause persons with various types of disabilities to be institutionalized instead of sheltered in their community or placed back into their community post a disaster. systemic issues such as misperceptions of the abilities of people with disabilities, lack of actual physical access to shelters, lack of staff and expertise at shelters and biased intake procedures which cause institutionalization to take place will be examined. This report will make findings and recommendations aimed at improving the outcomes of persons with disabilities during emergencies. The full solicitation, including scope of work is available at https://ncd.gov/newsroom/2018/notice-funding-opportunity-institutionalization-persons-disabilities-during-and-after

Who can apply

• Unrestricted

Contact

Amy Nicholas <br/>Attorney Advisor <br/>Phone 202-272-2008
anicholas@ncd.gov