diff --git a/src/demo-app/expansion/expansion-demo.html b/src/demo-app/expansion/expansion-demo.html
index fe2fa05517de..3b5976712c58 100644
--- a/src/demo-app/expansion/expansion-demo.html
+++ b/src/demo-app/expansion/expansion-demo.html
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ <h1>Accordion</h1>
   <div>
     <md-slide-toggle [(ngModel)]="multi">Allow Multi Expansion</md-slide-toggle>
     <md-slide-toggle [(ngModel)]="hideToggle">Hide Indicators</md-slide-toggle>
+    <md-slide-toggle [(ngModel)]="disabled">Disable Panel 2</md-slide-toggle>
     <md-slide-toggle [(ngModel)]="showPanel3">Show Panel 3</md-slide-toggle>
   </div>
   <p>Accordion Style</p>
@@ -37,7 +38,7 @@ <h1>Accordion</h1>
     <md-expansion-panel-header>Section 1</md-expansion-panel-header>
     <p>This is the content text that makes sense here.</p>
   </md-expansion-panel>
-  <md-expansion-panel #panel2 [hideToggle]="hideToggle">
+  <md-expansion-panel #panel2 [hideToggle]="hideToggle" [disabled]="disabled">
     <md-expansion-panel-header>Section 2</md-expansion-panel-header>
     <p>This is the content text that makes sense here.</p>
   </md-expansion-panel>
@@ -49,4 +50,4 @@ <h1>Accordion</h1>
       <button md-button (click)="panel3.expanded = false">CLOSE</button>
     </md-action-row>
   </md-expansion-panel>
-</md-accordion>
\ No newline at end of file
+</md-accordion>
diff --git a/src/demo-app/expansion/expansion-demo.ts b/src/demo-app/expansion/expansion-demo.ts
index 170ebc3c441c..ac1076b020c0 100644
--- a/src/demo-app/expansion/expansion-demo.ts
+++ b/src/demo-app/expansion/expansion-demo.ts
@@ -9,7 +9,8 @@ import {Component, ViewEncapsulation} from '@angular/core';
 })
 export class ExpansionDemo {
   displayMode: string = 'default';
-  multi: boolean = false;
-  hideToggle: boolean = false;
+  multi = false;
+  hideToggle = false;
+  disabled = false;
   showPanel3 = true;
 }
diff --git a/src/lib/expansion/_expansion-theme.scss b/src/lib/expansion/_expansion-theme.scss
index 11dde9e67994..75e2b528bc3b 100644
--- a/src/lib/expansion/_expansion-theme.scss
+++ b/src/lib/expansion/_expansion-theme.scss
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
     border-top-color: mat-color($foreground, divider);
   }
 
-  .mat-expansion-panel-header {
+  .mat-expansion-panel-header:not([aria-disabled='true']) {
     &.cdk-keyboard-focused,
     &.cdk-program-focused,
     &:hover {
@@ -31,6 +31,15 @@
   .mat-expansion-indicator::after {
     color: mat-color($foreground, secondary-text);
   }
+
+  .mat-expansion-panel-header[aria-disabled='true'] {
+    color: mat-color($foreground, disabled-button);
+
+    .mat-expansion-panel-header-title,
+    .mat-expansion-panel-header-description {
+      color: inherit;
+    }
+  }
 }
 
 @mixin mat-expansion-panel-typography($config) {
diff --git a/src/lib/expansion/accordion-item.ts b/src/lib/expansion/accordion-item.ts
index 785a79755f71..bf4d6d042722 100644
--- a/src/lib/expansion/accordion-item.ts
+++ b/src/lib/expansion/accordion-item.ts
@@ -17,16 +17,22 @@ import {
 } from '@angular/core';
 import {UniqueSelectionDispatcher} from '../core';
 import {CdkAccordion} from './accordion';
+import {mixinDisabled, CanDisable} from '../core/common-behaviors/disabled';
 
 /** Used to generate unique ID for each expansion panel. */
 let nextId = 0;
 
+// Boilerplate for applying mixins to MdSlider.
+/** @docs-private */
+export class AccordionItemBase { }
+export const _AccordionItemMixinBase = mixinDisabled(AccordionItemBase);
+
 /**
  * An abstract class to be extended and decorated as a component.  Sets up all
  * events and attributes needed to be managed by a CdkAccordion parent.
  */
 @Injectable()
-export class AccordionItem implements OnDestroy {
+export class AccordionItem extends _AccordionItemMixinBase implements OnDestroy, CanDisable {
   /** Event emitted every time the MdAccordionChild is closed. */
   @Output() closed = new EventEmitter<void>();
   /** Event emitted every time the MdAccordionChild is opened. */
@@ -68,6 +74,9 @@ export class AccordionItem implements OnDestroy {
   constructor(@Optional() public accordion: CdkAccordion,
               private _changeDetectorRef: ChangeDetectorRef,
               protected _expansionDispatcher: UniqueSelectionDispatcher) {
+
+    super();
+
     this._removeUniqueSelectionListener =
       _expansionDispatcher.listen((id: string, accordionId: string) => {
         if (this.accordion && !this.accordion.multi &&
diff --git a/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel-header.html b/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel-header.html
index 4394f4b5742d..20373a9cb3ef 100644
--- a/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel-header.html
+++ b/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel-header.html
@@ -3,5 +3,5 @@
   <ng-content select="md-panel-description, mat-panel-description"></ng-content>
   <ng-content></ng-content>
 </span>
-<span [@indicatorRotate]="_getExpandedState()" *ngIf="!_getHideToggle()"
+<span [@indicatorRotate]="_getExpandedState()" *ngIf="_showToggle()"
       class="mat-expansion-indicator"></span>
diff --git a/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel-header.scss b/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel-header.scss
index d501ceb2e3df..73a6638a44be 100644
--- a/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel-header.scss
+++ b/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel-header.scss
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 
 .mat-expansion-panel-header {
-  cursor: pointer;
   display: flex;
   flex-direction: row;
   align-items: center;
@@ -15,6 +14,10 @@
   &.mat-expanded:hover, {
     background: inherit;
   }
+
+  &:not([aria-disabled='true']) {
+    cursor: pointer;
+  }
 }
 
 .mat-content {
diff --git a/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel-header.ts b/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel-header.ts
index 7f9d8ef96b74..2de7617f3851 100644
--- a/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel-header.ts
+++ b/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel-header.ts
@@ -49,9 +49,10 @@ import {Subscription} from 'rxjs/Subscription';
   host: {
     'class': 'mat-expansion-panel-header',
     'role': 'button',
-    'tabindex': '0',
+    '[attr.tabindex]': 'panel.disabled ? -1 : 0',
     '[attr.aria-controls]': '_getPanelId()',
     '[attr.aria-expanded]': '_isExpanded()',
+    '[attr.aria-disabled]': 'panel.disabled',
     '[class.mat-expanded]': '_isExpanded()',
     '(click)': '_toggle()',
     '(keyup)': '_keyup($event)',
@@ -85,7 +86,7 @@ export class MdExpansionPanelHeader implements OnDestroy {
     this._parentChangeSubscription = merge(
       panel.opened,
       panel.closed,
-      filter.call(panel._inputChanges, changes => !!changes.hideToggle)
+      filter.call(panel._inputChanges, changes => !!(changes.hideToggle || changes.disabled))
     )
     .subscribe(() => this._changeDetectorRef.markForCheck());
 
@@ -94,7 +95,9 @@ export class MdExpansionPanelHeader implements OnDestroy {
 
   /** Toggles the expanded state of the panel. */
   _toggle(): void {
-    this.panel.toggle();
+    if (!this.panel.disabled) {
+      this.panel.toggle();
+    }
   }
 
   /** Gets whether the panel is expanded. */
@@ -112,9 +115,9 @@ export class MdExpansionPanelHeader implements OnDestroy {
     return this.panel.id;
   }
 
-  /** Gets whether the expand indicator is hidden. */
-  _getHideToggle(): boolean {
-    return this.panel.hideToggle;
+  /** Gets whether the expand indicator should be shown. */
+  _showToggle(): boolean {
+    return !this.panel.hideToggle && !this.panel.disabled;
   }
 
   /** Handle keyup event calling to toggle() if appropriate. */
diff --git a/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel.ts b/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel.ts
index b36b8f7e9840..d545e99f3d9e 100644
--- a/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel.ts
+++ b/src/lib/expansion/expansion-panel.ts
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ export const EXPANSION_PANEL_ANIMATION_TIMING = '225ms cubic-bezier(0.4,0.0,0.2,
   templateUrl: './expansion-panel.html',
   encapsulation: ViewEncapsulation.None,
   changeDetection: ChangeDetectionStrategy.OnPush,
+  inputs: ['disabled'],
   host: {
     'class': 'mat-expansion-panel',
     '[class.mat-expanded]': 'expanded',
diff --git a/src/lib/expansion/expansion.md b/src/lib/expansion/expansion.md
index fff3acc28d8a..c228a9784b36 100644
--- a/src/lib/expansion/expansion.md
+++ b/src/lib/expansion/expansion.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ as the control for expanding and collapsing. This header may optionally contain
 header to align with Material Design specifications.
 
 By default, the expansion-panel header includes a toggle icon at the end of the
-header to indicate the expansion state. This icon can be hidden via the 
+header to indicate the expansion state. This icon can be hidden via the
 `hideToggle` property.
 
 ```html
@@ -35,8 +35,8 @@ header to indicate the expansion state. This icon can be hidden via the
 
 #### Action bar
 
-Actions may optionally be included at the bottom of the panel, visible only when the expansion is in its
-expanded state.
+Actions may optionally be included at the bottom of the panel, visible only when the expansion
+is in its expanded state.
 
 ```html
 <md-expansion-panel>
@@ -52,6 +52,23 @@ expanded state.
 </md-expansion-panel>
 ```
 
+#### Disabling a panel
+
+Expansion panels can be disabled using the `disabled` attribute. A disabled expansion panel can't
+be toggled by the user, but can still be manipulated using programmatically.
+
+```html
+<md-expansion-panel [disabled]="isDisabled">
+  <md-expansion-panel-header>
+    This is the expansion title
+  </md-expansion-panel-header>
+  <md-panel-description>
+    This is a summary of the content
+  </md-panel-description>
+</md-expansion-panel>
+```
+
+
 ### Accordion
 
 Multiple expansion-panels can be combined into an accordion. The `multi="true"` input allows the
@@ -60,23 +77,23 @@ panel can be expanded at a given time:
 
 ```html
 <md-accordion>
-  
+
   <md-expansion-panel>
     <md-expansion-panel-header>
       This is the expansion 1 title
     </md-expansion-panel-header>
-    
+
     This the expansion 1 content
-    
+
   </md-expansion-panel>
-  
+
   <md-expansion-panel>
     <md-expansion-panel-header>
       This is the expansion 2 title
     </md-expansion-panel-header>
-    
+
     This the expansion 2 content
-    
+
   </md-expansion-panel>
 
 </md-accordion>
diff --git a/src/lib/expansion/expansion.spec.ts b/src/lib/expansion/expansion.spec.ts
index e43cf3f323b1..5c0033a326e4 100644
--- a/src/lib/expansion/expansion.spec.ts
+++ b/src/lib/expansion/expansion.spec.ts
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-import {async, TestBed, fakeAsync, tick} from '@angular/core/testing';
-import {Component} from '@angular/core';
+import {async, TestBed, fakeAsync, tick, ComponentFixture} from '@angular/core/testing';
+import {Component, ViewChild} from '@angular/core';
 import {By} from '@angular/platform-browser';
 import {NoopAnimationsModule} from '@angular/platform-browser/animations';
-import {MdExpansionModule} from './index';
+import {MdExpansionModule, MdExpansionPanel} from './index';
 
 
 describe('MdExpansionPanel', () => {
@@ -137,6 +137,66 @@ describe('MdExpansionPanel', () => {
 
       expect(arrow.style.transform).toBe('rotate(180deg)', 'Expected 180 degree rotation.');
     }));
+
+  describe('disabled state', () => {
+    let fixture: ComponentFixture<PanelWithContent>;
+    let panel: HTMLElement;
+    let header: HTMLElement;
+
+    beforeEach(() => {
+      fixture = TestBed.createComponent(PanelWithContent);
+      fixture.detectChanges();
+      panel = fixture.debugElement.query(By.css('md-expansion-panel')).nativeElement;
+      header = fixture.debugElement.query(By.css('md-expansion-panel-header')).nativeElement;
+    });
+
+    it('should toggle the aria-disabled attribute on the header', () => {
+      expect(header.getAttribute('aria-disabled')).toBe('false');
+
+      fixture.componentInstance.disabled = true;
+      fixture.detectChanges();
+
+      expect(header.getAttribute('aria-disabled')).toBe('true');
+    });
+
+    it('should toggle the expansion indicator', () => {
+      expect(panel.querySelector('.mat-expansion-indicator')).toBeTruthy();
+
+      fixture.componentInstance.disabled = true;
+      fixture.detectChanges();
+
+      expect(panel.querySelector('.mat-expansion-indicator')).toBeFalsy();
+    });
+
+    it('should not be able to toggle the panel via a user action if disabled', () => {
+      expect(fixture.componentInstance.panel.expanded).toBe(false);
+      expect(header.classList).not.toContain('mat-expanded');
+
+      fixture.componentInstance.disabled = true;
+      fixture.detectChanges();
+
+      header.click();
+      fixture.detectChanges();
+
+      expect(fixture.componentInstance.panel.expanded).toBe(false);
+      expect(header.classList).not.toContain('mat-expanded');
+    });
+
+    it('should be able to toggle a disabled expansion panel programmatically', () => {
+      expect(fixture.componentInstance.panel.expanded).toBe(false);
+      expect(header.classList).not.toContain('mat-expanded');
+
+      fixture.componentInstance.disabled = true;
+      fixture.detectChanges();
+
+      fixture.componentInstance.expanded = true;
+      fixture.detectChanges();
+
+      expect(fixture.componentInstance.panel.expanded).toBe(true);
+      expect(header.classList).toContain('mat-expanded');
+    });
+
+  });
 });
 
 
@@ -144,6 +204,7 @@ describe('MdExpansionPanel', () => {
   template: `
   <md-expansion-panel [expanded]="expanded"
                       [hideToggle]="hideToggle"
+                      [disabled]="disabled"
                       (opened)="openCallback()"
                       (closed)="closeCallback()">
     <md-expansion-panel-header>Panel Title</md-expansion-panel-header>
@@ -152,10 +213,12 @@ describe('MdExpansionPanel', () => {
   </md-expansion-panel>`
 })
 class PanelWithContent {
-  expanded: boolean = false;
-  hideToggle: boolean = false;
+  expanded = false;
+  hideToggle = false;
+  disabled = false;
   openCallback = jasmine.createSpy('openCallback');
   closeCallback = jasmine.createSpy('closeCallback');
+  @ViewChild(MdExpansionPanel) panel: MdExpansionPanel;
 }