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31 Jul 2007, 7:16 am
The reality is - insurance companies are to blame for increased malpractice insurance, as a recent study by the American Association for Justice reveals. [read post]
3 Aug 2020, 1:01 am by rhapsodyinbooks
He advocated for free public education facilities throughout the state as well as schools for the intellectually disabled. [read post]
5 May 2023, 12:04 pm by Sandra Park
We advocate for the housing rights of domestic and sexual violence survivors, who are too often evicted because of the violence they experience, especially when they are women of color. [read post]
15 Mar 2024, 1:09 pm by Michelle Anderson
It targets someone like me solely on the basis of my HIV status – a protected disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act – even though there are lots of ways people living with HIV can have safe sex. [read post]
26 Apr 2013, 5:56 am by David DePaolo
Both sides have their points and we've all seen instances where situations arise that justify either argument - there are the claimants who, if based on generally accepted principals of medicine, have no reason to be temporarily disabled for more than 2 years. [read post]
16 Jun 2023, 7:00 am by Gene Takagi
Supreme Court Affirms Indian Child Welfare Act (Kaili Berg, Elyse Wild, Brian Edwards, Native News Online) Disability and aging advocates celebrate Supreme Court’s Talevski decision (Sara Letterman, The 19th) What Reparations Actually Bought (Morgan Ome, The Atlantic) Florida anti-LGBTQ laws prompt families who feel unsafe to flee (Lori Rozsa, Washington Post) Mark Ruffalo Calls Out Hollywood’s ‘Harm’ to Native Americans (Marlow Stern,… [read post]
13 Jun 2013, 5:30 pm by James Ridgway
  If you have not already heard it, I would recommend that you check out the recent episode of This American Life, entitled “Trends with Benefits. [read post]
5 Aug 2021, 4:40 pm by dev1
Regional Ombudsmen Serve as Lifeline for Nursing Home Residents – And So Much More Under the federal Older Americans Act (OAA), every state must have an Ombudsman Program that addresses complaints and advocates for improvements in the long-term care system. [read post]
11 Sep 2019, 2:00 am by James Davis, Editor, HR Daily Advisor
In a recent episode of HR Works Podcast, we addressed the serious issue of mental health with expert Eric Kussin, the founder of We Are All A Little Crazy: a 501c3 dedicated to making sure that everyone in the workplace is accepted, heard when they want to be, and safe. [read post]
Partner Amanda DeMatteis was featured in a Law360 article, discussing the interplay between employers mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and employee rights under the American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA). [read post]
27 Oct 2014, 2:23 pm by Guest Blogger
  The book provides an extraordinary guide to assist family advocates in the pursuit of law reform. [read post]
13 Mar 2011, 9:28 am by Dave Wingate, Senior Life Care Planning
L.C. said that the unnecessary institutionalization of people with disabilities is a form of discrimination. [read post]
19 May 2016, 9:35 am by Clay
Former Olympian and “bike whisperer” Brent Emery is working to adapt the bicycle to the needs of children with physical disabilities. [read post]