The FDA Safety Innovation Act makes it possible for you to receive information about your prescription drugs in multiple formats to educate you, the patient, about what you need to know before you take your medicine. This could make understanding your doctor’s instructions much easier if you happen to be blind, have a learning disability or other impairment.
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Save the Date: Volunteer Driver Program Forum
This daylong event, convened by the Minnesota Council on Transportation Access, will bring together individuals running volunteer driver programs and other stakeholders. The forum will provide attendees with the opportunity to share information to help maintain and strengthen these programs.
Stakeholders needed to serve on Community First Services and Supports council
The Minnesota Secretary of State is accepting applications from people who would like to serve on the Community First Services and Supports Development and Implementation Council. Applicants should have knowledge of the personal care assistance program. The council consults and collaborates with the Department of Human Services on the development and implementation of Community First Services and Supports.
Congress just voted – now it’s OUR TURN!
Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed the ADA Education and Reform Act (HR 620) by a 225-192 vote. We are extremely disappointed and downright angry to see this blatant attack on the civil rights of people with disabilities to access places of public accommodation and now look to our allies in the Senate to prevent a companion bill from passing.
Medicaid Forum with Minnesota U.S. Senator Tina Smith
Advocates successfully defended Medicaid in 2017, but the threat continues in 2018. We invite you to join us in a public forum featuring United States Senator Tina Smith as we continue working to protect the promise of Medicaid.
House Passes Bill to Amend ADA to Curb Drive-By Lawsuits
“HR 620 is primarily an attempt to stem the tide of lawsuits brought by serial plaintiffs who bring dozens, if not hundreds, of lawsuits against businesses based on relatively minor physical access barriers found in their facilities for quick settlements.”