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The rule proposes to adopt technical standards that clarify how public entities that use MDE can meet their existing obligations under the ADA
WASHINGTON—The Justice Department sent to the Federal Register for publication a notice of proposed rulemaking under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that aims to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for people with disabilities. MDE includes equipment like medical examination tables, weight scales, dental chairs, x-ray machines and mammography equipment.
In-home care provider releases disability care program for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
TEMPE, Arizona—SYNERGY HomeCare, an in-home care franchise, has launched its newest initiative—an all-encompassing disability care program in conjunction with October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Heumann was widely known as the "mother" of the disability rights movement
Judy Huemann, an American disability rights activist who was widely known as the “mother” of the disability rights movement, died at 75 on Saturday, March 4 in Washington D.C. In addition to being at the forefront of the passage of disability rights legislation, Huemann also founded national and international disability advocacy organizations, held federal government positions in the U.S.
Wheels2Walking’s Richard Corbett reinvents himself as a wheelchair influencer
Mistakes to avoid in marketing to people with disabilities
Lisa Wells is a disability advocate and marketing expert.
NEW YORK (July 10, 2017)—United Spinal Association announced the appointment of Lisa Wells, vice president of marketing at Cure Medical from Las Vegas, Nevada, as a member of its Board of Directors.
“After serving people with disabilities for nearly a decade, this is a wonderful opportunity to further the support, programs and resources available to people who use wheelchairs nationwide,” said Wells.