The COVID-19 crisis has created numerous challenges for older adults and people with disabilities. As cases surge across the country, hospitals and health systems have “Free Webcast: Combatting Discriminatory Crisis Care Standards”
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Q&A on Changes to the Rules Implementing the Health Care Rights Law
Our new Q&A on Changes to the Rules Implementing the Health Care Rights Law provides background on the Health Care Rights Law (Section 1557 of “Q&A on Changes to the Rules Implementing the Health Care Rights Law”
Medicare and People Leaving Incarceration: A Primer for California Advocates During the Pandemic
In response to COVID-19, California has begun early release of some individuals from custody in state facilities. Obtaining appropriate health care coverage is one of “Medicare and People Leaving Incarceration: A Primer for California Advocates During the Pandemic”
Advocates Say Homeless Hotel Program Discriminates Against Disabled People
Los Angeles Times: Advocates Say Homeless Hotel Program Discriminates Against Disabled People, August 14, 2020 A program that has moved thousands of homeless people into hotel and “Advocates Say Homeless Hotel Program Discriminates Against Disabled People”
As Nursing Homes Battle Coronavirus, Study Finds Key Defense: Full Staffs
ABC News: As Nursing Homes Battle Coronavirus, Study Finds Key Defense: Full Staffs, August, 12, 2020 A study released on Monday by The Journal of the “As Nursing Homes Battle Coronavirus, Study Finds Key Defense: Full Staffs”
Senior Moments Radio Show Featuring Justice in Aging Senior Staff Attorney Claire Ramsey
Senior Moments Radio Show: Justice in Aging Senior Staff Attorney discusses the relationship between the California budget and federal funding funding older adults. (August 13, “Senior Moments Radio Show Featuring Justice in Aging Senior Staff Attorney Claire Ramsey”
It’s Time to Abolish Nursing Homes
The Nation: It’s Time to Abolish Nursing Homes (August 14, 2020) Nursing homes allow for an economy of scale. Feeding, washing, and otherwise seeing to “It’s Time to Abolish Nursing Homes”
Letter to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Regarding Policy of Denying Project Roomkey Services to Individuals with Disabilities
In this letter, the Los Angeles Aging Advocacy Coalition notifies the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) that its policy and practice of denying access “Letter to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Regarding Policy of Denying Project Roomkey Services to Individuals with Disabilities”
Older Adults and People with Disabilities Challenge Discriminatory Surge Care Guidelines in COVID-19 Hotspots Arizona and Texas
July 20, 2020 In states that are hard hit by COVID-19 surges, older adults, people with disabilities, and people of color face a real risk “Older Adults and People with Disabilities Challenge Discriminatory Surge Care Guidelines in COVID-19 Hotspots Arizona and Texas”
California’s Master Plan For Aging: Oral Health Recommendations
California has committed to developing a Master Plan for Aging in order to meet the needs of older adults today and for generations to come. “California’s Master Plan For Aging: Oral Health Recommendations”