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Date: Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 1:47 PMSubject: Transplants, ADA Violations and Can Disability Be Sexy? The Bi-weekly Digest is HereTo: Liz

January 2012

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NJ Bill Targets Bias in Transplant

NJ State Senate President M. Sweeney said Thursday he’ll introduce a bill that would prevent hospitals from discriminating against developmentally disabled people who need organ transplants. His action came after a South Jersey family allegedly was told their 3-year-old daughter would not be eligible for a kidney transplant at a Philadelphia hospital because of her disability. To read the complete article click here.

New Definition of Autism May Exclude Many New Study Suggests

Proposed changes in the definition of autism would sharply reduce the skyrocketing rate at which the disorder is diagnosed and might make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational and social services, a new analysis suggests. To read the complete article click here.

The Justice Department is Resolving Violations of the ADA in Virginia

The Justice Department today announced that it has entered into a comprehensive settlement agreement that will transform the Commonwealth of Virginia’s system for serving people with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, and will resolve violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA and the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Olmstead v. L.C., individuals with disabilities have the right to receive services in the most integrated settings appropriate to their needs. The ADA and Olmstead require states to provide people with disabilities the opportunity to live and receive services in the community instead of in institutions. To read the complete article click here.

Can Disability Be Sexy?

A series of photographs spoofing the often racy advertisements from clothing retailer American Apparel is questioning traditional ideas of beauty in a most provocative way.

Let us know what you think! To see the pictures and to read the article click here, then go to Vision For EQuality's Facebook Page and let us know what you think!

DPW Initiates Investigation of 50 Human Service Providers 14 of the 50 are ODP Providers

 

PAR will hold a CLOSED conference call with BFO and PAR provider members who have received a DPW examination letter from BFO.

Friday, January 27 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Registration is required. To register click here.

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February 7, 2012

10-12PM

Adult Community Autism Program

During this session, BAS & KAS staff will share the history, design and structure of the innovative model of ACAP. Location: VFE

March 14th, 2012

10-12PM

Long Term Planning For Your Family Member

We are covering different kinds of trusts that can be used to meet the needs of a person with a long term disability. We discuss how resources can be arranged to protect an individuals access to needed government benefits. Location VFE

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