Phoebe Ball Joins National Council on Disability

June 2014 – The National Council on Disability (NCD) has announced the addition of Phoebe Ball as their Legislative Affairs Specialist. Previously a staff attorney with the non-profit group Disability Rights Florida (DRF), Phoebe’s experience includes “access to home- and community-based services, self-determination, and guardianship,” along with other Medicaid focused work. Her personal experience dealing with Spina Bifida while being a parent will allow her to bring firsthand expertise to the concerns of parents with disabilities. Before her time in Florida, Phoebe worked at the University of Iowa in their Law, Health Policy and Disability Center. Her resume shows her dedication as an advocate for people with disabilities. Anne Sommers, Director of Legislative Affairs & Outreach with NCD, had this to say about Phoebe: “Phoebe’s personal and professional experiences make her well positioned to bridge the gap between policy concepts and how policy plays out in real lives -- a skill set we look forward to utilizing as the agency continues its important work with elected officials and their staff on Capitol Hill.”