Americans with Disabilities Act
HHS and DOJ Issue Guidance on Nondiscrimination in Telehealth
The guidance provides clarity on how federal nondiscrimination laws require accessibility for people with disabilities and limited English proficient persons in health care provided via telehealth The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Justice are partnering together to publish guidance on the protections in federal nondiscrimination laws, including […]
Read MoreNAHC to Congress: Big Investment in HCBS is Needed Now
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice has joined a large group of likeminded organizations in urging leaders in both houses of Congress and both parties to ensure that Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) remain part of any package that moves forward. A large investment is essential for building a sustainable HCBS infrastructure […]
Read MoreNAHC to Congress: Big Investment in HCBS is Needed Now
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice has joined a large group of likeminded organizations in urging leaders in both houses of Congress and both parties to ensure that Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) remain part of any package that moves forward. A large investment is essential for building a sustainable HCBS infrastructure […]
Read MoreEEOC Updates COVID-19 Technical Assistance to Cover Retaliation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 technical assistance on Wednesday, November 17, to include more information about employer retaliation in pandemic-related employment situations. The updates explain and clarify the rights of employees and job applicants who believe they suffered retaliation for protected activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights […]
Read MoreEEOC Updates COVID-19 Technical Assistance to Cover Retaliation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 technical assistance on Wednesday, November 17, to include more information about employer retaliation in pandemic-related employment situations. The updates explain and clarify the rights of employees and job applicants who believe they suffered retaliation for protected activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights […]
Read MoreEEOC Updates COVID-19 Technical Assistance to Cover Retaliation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 technical assistance on Wednesday, November 17, to include more information about employer retaliation in pandemic-related employment situations. The updates explain and clarify the rights of employees and job applicants who believe they suffered retaliation for protected activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII […]
Read MoreThe Americans with Disability Act Changed America (and Home Care) for the Better
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law a landmark piece of bipartisan civil rights legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which promised a new era of dignity and independence for 43 million disabled Americans. “[L]et the shameful wall of exclusion finally come tumbling down,” said President Bush at the law’s […]
Read MoreThe Home Care Legacy of George H.W. Bush That Will Live Forever
Today, Wednesday, December 5, 2018, is a national day of mourning for the recent passing of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States of America. Justly glowing tributes to the late president’s accomplishments have been common in recent days, with most focusing on his adroit handling of the end of the Cold […]
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