Category Archives: medical discrimination

Disability Health Disparities Based on Negative Quality of Life Judgments Must Be Challenged

While national disability organizations work hard to influence the federal budget debates, painful Medicaid cuts are already being considered and implemented at the state level across the country. Getting disability advocates and issues to the table is a major challenge. The Executive Director of the Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York just … Continue reading Disability Health Disparities Based on Negative Quality of Life Judgments Must Be Challenged

Texas: Supporters of Texas “Futile Care” Law Continue to Maintain the Status Quo, Preventing Change

On Sunday (May 8, 2011), the Austin American-Statesman published an update of sorts on the continuing stalemate over the Texas “futile care statute,” which translates as a “win” for supporters of the status quo. It’s a fascinating article – for many reasons.  But perhaps the most fascinating are the many contradictions contained in the article … Continue reading Texas: Supporters of Texas “Futile Care” Law Continue to Maintain the Status Quo, Preventing Change

NDY Applauds Appointment of AAPD CEO Andy Imparato to Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors

Great news coming out of Washington, DC last week.  Andrew Imparato, the President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), has been appointed to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors. Here’s the relevant info from the AAPD press release: WASHINGTON, DC – September 23, 2010 – The American … Continue reading NDY Applauds Appointment of AAPD CEO Andy Imparato to Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors