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Telehealth and People with Disabilities We have all heard of telethons before, raising money for a charitable cause. Have you heard of telehealth and the benefits it can have for people with disabilities? Telehealth is a valuable tool to help improve access to care, reduce costs, and enhance patient satisfaction. Telehealth Over the years electronic […]

I had never noticed this before, but it happened and it was uncomfortable. I met our Executive Director, Royce, at a local hamburger joint. I was only there to have him sign some checks, not to eat. Royce, however, decided to have lunch. We had been seated at our table for a few minutes when

The next misconception is that the ADA is an “unfunded mandate.” A few business owners have muttered this phrase upon learning they have responsibilities under the ADA . I understand their point of view; it can cause an expense they did not expect. Yet, the law has existed for almost 30 years at this point.

By Maggie Sims on Feb 06, 2020 10:35 am MythBusters: The Service Animal Edition Though the ADA has been in place for almost 30 years now, there is still confusion and misconceptions about service animals (SA). This is true not only for public entities that interact with SAs, but also for handlers of SAs. Let’s

The last concept I wanted to pose as a misconception is that of the need for “proof” of disability. Employers have a right to ask for proof from a medical professional when the employee’s disability is not obvious and they are requesting a change. That’s pretty much it when it comes to people with disabilities

The next misconception is that the ADA is an “unfunded mandate.” A few business owners have muttered this phrase upon learning they have responsibilities under the ADA . I understand their point of view; it can cause an expense they did not expect. Yet, the law has existed for almost 30 years at this point.

Grandfathering The first misconception that I need to get out of the way is that an old building is “grandfathered” from compliance with the ADA. For anyone who has read my previous postings, we know this is not true. This myth prevents some people with responsibilities under the ADA from performing their due diligence. It’s

Scammers are after your medical insurance and financial information. As Medicare Open Enrollment approaches, you can protect yourself by knowing what to look for. Scammers use the increased public outreach activities during Open Enrollment as an opportunity to reach beneficiaries. By being vigilant and taking precautions, you can avoid falling victim to health care fraud.

In North Dakota, there are an estimated 30,000 jobs available. Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Vocational Rehabilitation Division are joining federal and state partners in observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Together they are reminding employers that people with disabilities are an important resource for meeting their workforce needs.

In October 2019 National Disability Employment Awareness Month is celebrated. National Disability Employment Awareness Month was declared in 1988 by the United States Congress for October to raise awareness the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. Disability is the consequence of an impairment that may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory,