Our members have shared with us that they have trouble obtaining needed medical care for individuals they support because certain medical equipment is not physically accessible. To keep our members informed of broader policy discussions on this topic, we share this announcement by the National Council on Disability:
“The National Council on Disability invites you join a policy briefing and discussion of its forthcoming report:
Enforceable Accessible Medical Equipment Standards: A Necessary Means to Address Health Care Needs of People with Mobility Disabilities
May 20, 2021
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, EDT
This briefing will be held via Zoom meeting platform.
Speakers Include:
Andrés Gallegos, Chairman, National Council on Disability
Dave Yanchulis, Director, Office of Technical and Information Services, U.S. Access Board
Robinsue Frohboese, Acting Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights
Alyse Bass, Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section
Clarette Yen, Attorney Advisor, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section
Peter Thomas, Principal at Powers Law Firm and coordinator of the ITEM Coalition
Sarah Triano, Senior Director of Policy & Innovation, Complex Care, Centene Corporation
