As coronavirus cases surged in the city of Austin, Texas, last June, beleaguered public health officials instructed anyone with symptoms to act as though they had Covid-19. The reporting and tracing of new cases had …
Year: 2021
The Future of HIPAA: Reflections at the 25th Anniversary of HIPAA
It is now exactly 25 years to the day since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law by President Clinton. On August 21, 1996, when President Clinton added his signature …
National Center on Disability and Journalism Releases Updated Disability Language Style Guide
The National Center on Disability and Journalism at Arizona State University has released an updated version of its disability language style guide in both English and Spanish for journalists and professionals who report or write …
U.S. Access Board to Host Public Briefing on Study on the Feasibility of Wheelchair Securement Systems in Passenger Aircraft
The inability to use one’s wheelchair on airplanes makes air travel very difficult, if not impossible, for many people with disabilities. Among other challenges, it requires multiple transfers between boarding chairs and aircraft seats, posing …
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Remove Unnecessary Barriers for Students with Disabilities
The Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act would help ease the transition from high school to college for students with disabilities, amend the Higher Education Act, and clarify that students with previous documentation of …
Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services Issues Guidance on Long COVID as a Disability under the ADA
In light of the rise of long COVID as a persistent and significant health issue, the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Civil Rights Division of the …
Unintended Consequences Seen in Proposed HIPAA Privacy Rule Revision
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed modifying patient privacy rules to remove barriers to coordinated care. The AMA says the proposal is “well-intentioned” but ill-timed and incomplete, having the potential to …
Center for User Experience, in Collaboration with Campus Partners, Creates ‘How to Host Inclusive Hybrid Meetings’ Guide to Promote Accessible and Inclusive Remote and In-person Meetings
A checklist and guidance to consider when planning a meeting that may include in-person and virtual participants. As we adapt to facilitating a combination of in-person and virtual working environments, it’s important to make considerations …
Green Bay Jury Awards Over $125 Million in EEOC Disability Discrimination Case Against Walmart
An eight-member jury in Green Bay, Wisconsin returned a verdict of $125,150,000 in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on three claims of disability discrimination against Walmart, the federal agency announced today.
Airbnb Partners with National Federation of the Blind to Make Travel More Inclusive
Airbnb is committed to making travel more inclusive. That’s why they’re excited to announce a new collaboration with the National Federation of the Blind, the largest consumer organization of blind people in the United States, …