David D’Arcangelo is a Disability Policy Expert who provides innovative leadership to lead positive change. David is known as one of our nation's most prolific public policy talents. David is President of Arc Angel Communications a Limited Liability Company that is a Disability Owned Business Enterprise. Legally blind from a young age, David, is a passionate leader and advocate for people with disabilities and underserved populations. He has built meaningful careers in the public and private sectors. As a Presidential appointee, David served as a Council Member of the National Council on Disability (NCD), which is an independent federal agency that plays a leading role in crafting disability policy, and advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policies, programs, and practices. As the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) David led the transformation and modernization of one of our nation’s oldest human service agencies. Known for his innovative ideas, David championed groundbreaking and transformative projects that led to increased independence and self-determination for people with disabilities. These improvements include: >Systems modernization through technology enhancements for the blind>Being a catalyst for the creation of the Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program>Establishment of the collaborative low vision Residency Fellowship with the New England College of Optometry>Devising and implementing the Employer Challenge program, which asks employers to “Do One More Thing” to reduce stigma and increase employment by providing access to employment opportunities>Member of the national “Work Matters” Task Force, which designed a framework for states to use in workforce development for people with disabilitiesDavid’s experience includes previous roles as an executive policymaker, which include serving as the Director of the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) and three terms as a Malden City Councilor At Large. Notably, David helped model for people with disabilities and was one of very few elected officials in Massachusetts to openly serve as a person with a disability.David’s extensive speaking skills include presenting at the National ADA Symposium, the American Enterprise Institute, the National Governor’s Association State Learning Lab, and numerous other conferences, meetings, and events. The Council of State Governments (CSG) recognized David as one of the 30 Leaders Impacting Disability Policy in their Capitol Ideas Magazine celebrating 30 years of the ADA.