On June 26th, Representative Edward Markey of Massachusetts re-introduced the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (H.R. 3101). This is a pretty comprehensive bill that was developed to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st century.
There has been significant legislation and...
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Met this morning with HSC Foundation about their new Transition project. It sounds very promising. #
Reviewing the House Health Reform bill and wishing there was more behavioral health. It impacts 6 of the top 10 “killer” health conditions. #
Long term services and supports in the Senate health reform bill (CLASS Act) is...
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Greetings!
Great news! Things are still busy, but I’m hoping that with the brand new Twitter feed, I can now offer a little more detail as to everything going on here in Washington DC.
Day in Washington Disability Policy Podcast – Episode Summary: Day in Washington looks at disability policy issues. Today’s podcast/blog post is a...
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American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) board meeting today. Exciting plans for the future. I urge everyone to join! #
Trying to find a missing contact to discuss immigration detention and its impact on individuals with mental health conditions. #
Reading the House’s Health Care Reform bill. So far, a search for...
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Reviewing notes from yesterday’s Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee mark-up of the health reform bill. #
Researching the use of seclusion and restraint measures on children with disabilities in the general education classroom. Frightening tales. #
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Spent the morning at the National Hispanic Medical Association’s Comparative Effectiveness Research briefing on the Hill. It was excellent! #
Carolyn Clancy, Director for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality gave one of the clearest descriptions of CER I’ve ever heard. #
And understands the importance of research in the context of communities and in...
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Yes, you heard it here first! Chairman Edward Kennedy and Democratic Members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee just released their “Affordable Health Choices Act.”
Now it is important to note that considering the complexity of this legislation and how it will impact every single individual in this country, it...
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