To identify and reduce life-limiting inequities in healthcare, community living, and justice for all people with disabilities
The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionalitis comprised of an interdisciplinary coalition made up of professionals, individuals with disabilities, and family members.
A gap analysis identified more than 200 sources of information about preventable healthcare inequities faced by people with disabilities. Medical guidelines are in development to make healthcare more equitable for all.
See how we’re making a difference in identifying and addressing inequities for people with disabilities.
As part of our Policy Unpacked Series, the below infographic coincides with our plain language document about Guidance Documents and the ADA. This infographic offers a clear overview of how guidance documents clarify ADA implementation, spanning accessibility in workplaces, public venues, and services, while noting their legal weight and recent shifts in federal enforcement.
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By Tracy Waller, MPH, Esq.
Many people are asking ‘What is happening in the United States? What is Presidential power and immunity? Throughout our Policy Unpacked series, our goal is to take topics from the administrative and legal system and make them easier to understand. Presidential Power and Immunity aims to further this effort by breaking down complex legal jargon from today’s headlines. Be sure to check out the other topics in the Policy Unpacked section on our website.
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Disability pride month is celebrated in July because it recognizes the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was passed on July. 26, 1990. Celebrating all people regardless of disability, their identities, their culture and their contributions to society is important. We all should feel accepted and included and we all can give back to society if given the chance. Being different should not be seen as a negative thing because we all are different and that is what makes the world go round; we all need to remember- we all need and want the same things. Disability pride month also seeks to change the way people think about and define disability and the stigma around it.
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The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality is funded by the Administration for Community Living through funding opportunity number 90NCDE0001-01-00. This website formerly included the work of the Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities.