IC Directors' Meeting Highlights |
February 20, 2002
I. Report of the NIH Task Force on Disability Mr. Poppke explained that there are two major kinds of services needed by people with disabilities: facilities accessibility and reasonable accommodation (RA). He noted that almost 20 percent of Americans have a disability of some kind, and that this group is not only the largest minority group in the country but is also the only one any of us might join at any time in our lives. Mr. Poppke reviewed the objectives of the NIH Task Force on Disability, its history since November 2000 when Dr. Maddox chartered it, the challenges NIH faces, and the recommendations of the Task Force. Organizational recommendations:
Financing recommendations:
Dr. Maddox thanked Mr. Poppke and the Task Force for their work and asked for input and feedback on the report. Dr. Gallin pointed out that he deals with patients as well as employees. He noted that the CC's interpretive services for patients need to be improved (particularly translation rather than interpretation for people with hearing loss). He would like to work with the Task Force to continue to improve the CC's services. A key issue for both interpreters and translators is the need for them to be familiar with medical terminology. The meeting continued as principals only. Karen Pelham O'Steen |
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