May 7, 2012
In the proposed rules for Stage 2, we were similarly troubled to see CMS state that: However, providers should be aware that while meaningful use is limited to the capabilities of CEHRT to provide online access there may be patients who cannot access their EHRs electronically because of their disability.
DREDF Opposition to SB 1186
May 3, 2012
On behalf of the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF), I write in opposition to SB 1186 which is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 8, 2012.
Improve Transportation for People With Disabilities
April 24, 2012
The Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) is conducting research on what factors are most important to riders with disabilities when deciding which transit mode to use.
Silvia Yee Presents on "Disability Discrimination in Health Care"
April 20, 2012
DREDF attorney, Silvia Yee presents on the topic, "Disability Discrimination in Health Care," at the Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium held at the Jernigan Institute, Baltimore, MD, in April 2012
The Welfare and Institutions Code – Relating to Juveniles
April 10, 2012
AB 2060 requires the court, after a parent's right to make educational decisions for his/her minor child has been limited, to determine if there is a responsible adult who is a relative, nonrelative extended family member, or other adult known to the child, who is available and willing to serve as the child's educational representative before appointing an educational representative or surrogate who is not known to the child.
CMS Approval of "Duals" Demonstrations Moving Rapidly
April 4, 2012
Many states are setting up programs for people with disabilities and seniors who are on both Medicaid and Medicare. It is essential that advocates engage with their state officials and CMS on these "duals" initiatives. DREDF, the National Senior Citizens Law Center and others are working to protect the rights of people with disabilities in this process.
Medicare DMEPOS Market Pricing Program Act of 2012
March 31, 2012
H.R. 6490 establishes an independent auction program, known as the Market Pricing Program (MPP), for durable medical equipment (DME), prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.
Foster Youth Higher Education Preparation and Support Act
March 30, 2012
Requests campuses of the California Community Colleges, California State University, and the University of California to designate a foster youth campus support program coordinator using new or existing resources to provide comprehensive support to all students who are current or former foster youth on public postsecondary educational institution campuses.
Health and Safety Code – Relating to Redevelopment
March 28, 2012
AB 2043 would add an order granting or denying class action certification, allowing appeal from the order at the discretion of the court of appeal. The bill would specify various factors the court would be required to consider in determining whether to allow the appeal.
DREDF Investigating Public Benefits Website Access
March 27, 2012
We need your help to ensure accessibility of three important websites!