In winter, when snow covers everything, it can appear forbidding. But for college students who are wheelchair users, the Whitewater campus is known for its culture of disability inclusion that has recruited, accommodated and welcomed …
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Data – 36% of Claims Were Disability-Related
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released detailed breakdowns for the 67,448 charges of workplace discrimination the agency received in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020.
The Future is Digital Healthcare
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the use of digital technology in healthcare was on a steady rise; however, the pandemic has spurred rapid development of digital health technology as well as rapid adoption and utilization …
UW System releases 2019-2020 Annual Services for Students with Disabilities report
White House Includes American Sign Language Interpreter for Press Briefings
The White House on Monday announced that its regular press briefings will now include an American Sign Language interpreter. White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters that the move was “part of this administration’s …
World Wide Web Consortium Publishes Draft of Web Accessibility Guidelines
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) has published the First Public Working Draft (FPWD) of its W3C Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 3.0, which are developed through the W3C process in cooperation with …
Biden-Harris Health Team Nominees & Appointees
Biden-Harris health team will be ready on day one to combat our most pressing health challenges. They will lead with science, expertise, and integrity.
OCR Issues Audit Report on Compliance with HIPAA
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its 2016-2017 HIPAA Audits Industry Report that reviewed selected health care entities and business associates for compliance with …
HHS Proposes Changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
HHS proposes modifications to the HIPAA Privacy rule to empower patients, improve coordinated care, and reduce regulatory burdens.
UW System Recognizes 30th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
The University of Wisconsin System, with our 13 universities across 26 campuses, strives to provide access and opportunity, creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning communities that advance education, research, development, engagement, and prosperity for all. …