Office on Disability
The Health and Human Services Office on Disability (OD) oversees the implementation and coordination of programs and policies that enhance the health and well-being of people with disabilities across all ages, races, and ethnicities. The Director of the Office advises the Secretary on disability policy issues.
The Office plays an important role in breaking down barriers between and among HHS agencies so that their cooperation and coordination on projects related to improved health and wellness for persons with disabilities are successful.
NEWS and UPDATES
- Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Announces Electronic Health Record Accessibility Module Challenge
- Statement from HHS Secretary Sebelius on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (12/2/2011)
- Food and Drug Administration and HHS Virtual Hiring Event for Veterans and People with Disabilities (11/3/2011)
- Innovation and Inclusion - Accessibility and New Media at HHS
- Updated Fact Sheet on Affordable Care Act and Americans with Disabilities [PDF - 155 KB]
- Press release: National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week
- From Healthcare.gov: Webchat and blog post on the Importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Medicare and Medicaid
By Guest Blogger Henry Claypool, Director, Office on Disability, Department of Health and Human Services - From the Healthcare.gov blog: Helping Americans with Disabilities Live Independently
By Guest Blogger Henry Claypool, Director, Office on Disability, Department of Health and Human Services
View the webchat - From the Whitehouse.gov blog: Real Solutions for Real People – In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- From the Disability.gov blog: Countdown to the 20th Anniversary of the ADA: Day 11 - Advancing the ADA into the 21st Century: Health Reform Prohibits Discrimination by Health Insurance Plans on the Basis of Disability
By Guest Blogger Henry Claypool, Director, Office on Disability, Department of Health and Human Services - From the HealthReform.gov blog: What the Affordable Care Act Means for Americans with Disabilities.
Health Reform & Americans with DisabilitiesGet answers to your questions about how the Affordable Care Act will give Americans with disabilities greater choices and more control over their health care. |
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