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UPMC becomes latest target of disability-rights activist suing over alleged ADA lapses

Mar 28 2018

Click here for more information: http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/03/26/ADA-Americans-with-disabilities-act-handicap-accessible-UPMC-federal-lawsuit-Josie-Badger-Pittsburgh/stories/201803260024

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Omnibus Includes $12 Million Increase for Independent Living

Mar 28 2018

Omnibus Includes $12 Million Increase for Independent Living! On Friday, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (PDF) that the House and Senate aboth passed on Thursday. The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending package will fund the remainder …

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Disability Options Network Advocates for Consumers

Mar 12 2018

Last week, Disability Options Network was invited to participate in a roundtable discussion hosted by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA). The roundtable focused on the importance of Medicaid and the impact that this program has on so many individuals with disabilities and …

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February 2018 Health Law PA News

Mar 07 2018

February 2018 eNews: Pennsylvania Health Law Project Newsletter http://mailchi.mp/phlp/february-2018-enews?e=ed61250840 Click here: http://www.phlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/February-2018-HLN-Final.pdf  for the February 2018 Health Law PA News. Governor’s Proposed Medicaid Budget for FY 2018-2019 Community HealthChoices Update Pennsylvania Activities to Address Missed Nursing Shifts 2018 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines …

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