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Public Policy

The goal of the Disability Policy Collaboration is to impact national public policy for people with developmental disabilities, including those with cerebral palsy and intellectual disability, and their friends, families and loved ones.

March 18, 2010


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Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) (P.L. 109-171), which was signed into law on February 8, 2006, has a number of provisions that will significantly affect the lives of people with disabilities and their families.

For a chart of the key sections in order of their effective dates and a timeline of selected sections, click here.

For more details about each provision, click here for the companion summary.

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