Access to healthcare and the ADA: A review of the case law

Event Date/Time: 

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019
2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

Location: 

www.ada-legal.org

Description: 

Access to healthcare is critical for people with disabilities, but often many barriers exist. This webinar will review how the courts have impacted the ADA’s application to healthcare. Topics will include effective communication, accessible medical facilities and equipment, and service animals in healthcare facilities. In addition to reviewing specific court decisions and settlement agreements, this session will also identify trends and potential issues for future ADA healthcare-related litigation.

From the Sponsor: 

Region 5 - Great Lakes ADA Center, Region 6 - Southwest ADA Center, ADA National Network

Audience: 

People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, Attorney or Other Legal Professional, Consumer Advocate, Family Member of Person With Disability, Federal or Non-Federal Partner, Medical Professional, Policy Expert, Service Provider

Topic: 

Public Accommodations (ADA Title III), State and Local Government (ADA Title II), Enforcement, Legal Assistance, Medical Assistance

Credit: 

Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

$0.00

Registration Deadline: 

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Other Credit: 

CLE