NCPD's  Board of Directors includes a cross-section of the church: Cardinal/Bishops, diocesan directors of disability ministry, people with disabilities and family members, pastoral workers, and other concerned individuals.  The Board decides policies that guide NCPD in its work and passes resolutions on current issues relevant to the Church and Disability. The Board has an Executive Committee (the first four persons listed below), and three ministry specific committees (Education, Ethics and Public Policy, and Mission).

Mission Committee

Working in concert with the Executive Director of NCPD, NCPD Staff and the Board of Directors, the NCPD Mission Committee is charged with advancing NCPD’s mission to affirm the dignity of every person, working collaboratively to ensure meaningful participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of the life of the Church and society. The scope of the NCPD Mission Committee work aims to evaluate and monitor the programs and initiatives in which NCPD engages to assure they are consistent with the mission and strategic plan.

Education Committee

Working in concert with the Executive Director of NCPD, NCPD Staff and the Board of Directors of NCPD, the NCPD Education Committee is charged with advancing access and inclusion for persons with disabilities in the educational mission of the Church which includes evangelization and catechesis. The scope of the NCPD Education Committee work aims to assist persons, families, parishes, (arch)dioceses, Catholic educational institutions, and other Catholic entities to ensure effective and meaningful participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of Catholic faith formation.

Development and Promotions Committee

 Working in concert with the Executive Director of NCPD, NCPD Staff and the Board of Directors of NCPD, the NCPD Education Committee is charged with advancing access and inclusion for persons with disabilities in the educational mission of the Church which includes evangelization and catechesis. The scope of the NCPD Education Committee work aims to assist persons, families, parishes, (arch)dioceses, Catholic educational institutions, and other Catholic entities to ensure effective and meaningful participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of Catholic faith formation.

Ethics and Public Policy Committee

The primary purpose of the Ethics and Public Policy Committee is to assist the Governance Board of Directors to effectively engage in actions supportive of sound bioethical decision-making concerning bioethical dilemmas impacting those with disabilities. A particular, but not exclusive focus of these efforts is to foster public policies which are respectful of the rights of persons with disabilities. To accomplish this end, the Committee analyzes current bioethical dilemmas and proposed public policies impacting persons with disabilities, as well as drafting proposed actions for Board consideration.