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The House of Lords Public Services Committee published the #ThinkWorkFirst inquiry report this week on the transition from education to work for disabled young people. We welcome the Committee's recommendations. You can read our commentary on the report here: https://lnkd.in/eKBVgD34 #InclusiveWorkforce #AccessibilityAtWork

The final rule “clarifies and strengthens civil rights protections for people with disabilities, addresses discrimination in medical treatment, adds enforceable standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment, and ensures accessible web content and mobile apps.” A much needed next step to achieve #healthequity. #peoplewithdisabilities #disabilityrights #developmentaldisabilities #intellectualdisabilities #autism #cerebralpalsy #downsyndrome #primarycare

New to the Forum: Terry Carney, Shih-Ning Then and Craig Sinclair, 'A New Aged Care Act: Progress in Implementing a Supported Decision-Making Approach in Australia's Federation?' This article evaluates the first legislative attempt by the Commonwealth to honour its commitments under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (‘CRPD’), by introducing a supported decision-making framework into the federally funded aged care system. The article concludes that the consultative process to develop a new Aged Care Act incorporating such a framework has so far been both fruitful but also very deficient. It is suggested that the design of the two new appointments (supporters and representatives) cleaves closely to CRPD requirements. However, it is argued that the reliance on administrative processes for making and monitoring Commonwealth appointments and the relationship with state and territory equivalent powers and appointments is less than ideal. The proposed Act raises questions regarding how the new system will practically interface with existing state and territory regimes, how best to recognise the principle of subsidiarity in this context and presents a timely reminder of the limits of what the Commonwealth can and should seek to achieve within the Australian federation. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gkKBHfC2 See the rest of our Forum articles here: https://lnkd.in/g_VgNG-K

Healthcare leaders, legal teams and digital agencies - take a second this morning to read my urgent note below! The deadline for HHS Digital Accessibility compliance is only about a year and a half away. Not to sound the alarm, but I'm concerned with how few large healthcare providers are either not aware of these regulations (I'm still hearing this weekly) for their digital footprint OR thinking about this as a 2026 initiative. The deadline for compliance of websites, mobile applications, digital documents and so on is May of 2026. For the many healthcare providers our team here at Allyant is supporting on this topic, their procurement cycle is 6+ months for onboarding a new vendor and the path to getting large digital footprints into compliance is 12-18 months. With that as a loose timeline, your team WILL be scrambling to move your digital properties into the required WCAG conformance level in time to meet these HHS regulations if you have not already started onboarding a vendor. I'd strongly recommend checking out this below FREE webinar that Aaron Page and I conducted to help inform healthcare providers of the key requirements and timelines in the HHS rules on accessibility enacted earlier this year. Let me know of any questions or if our team could help! #HHS #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #Healthcare #Compliance

The #EEOC’s final rule on PWFA includes #abortion #accommodations. However, employers and healthcare providers are not required to provide or pay for abortions or any travel-related expenses. Here's a closer look at the reasonable accommodations under PWFA from #SHRM. https://hubs.ly/Q02w2xQh0

📢 New Sullivan on Comp Blog Post! Sure S. Log explains the WCAB's updated guidance on the roles of physicians and vocational experts under Ogilvie. Discover how these changes affect the process of proving permanent total disability and understanding apportionment. ➡️ Read the article at: https://soc.news/3B0aKtF #WorkersCompensation #WorkersComp #WorkComp #SullivanOnComp

It’s Healthcare Decisions Day and we know this can be a tricky topic in long term care and a focus! On the Attorney General Website, you can find useful links to forms for a living will and for healthcare representatives. It can be helpful to involve your psych provider when determining a resident's cognition and mental capacity in regards to making decisions about their healthcare. https://lnkd.in/e-TJfthK

Our aged care system must prioritise human rights, not be held hostage by funding delays. Last week, EAAA joined other peak bodies representing older Australians in Canberra, urging politicians to act now. Every delay in reform puts the rights and dignity of older people at serious risk. Let’s ensure older Australians receive the care and respect they deserve — no more excuses. Australian Independent Retirees, Carers Australia, COTA Australia, Dementia Australia, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia, National Seniors Australia, Older Persons Advocacy Network, RSL Australia, Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care Alliance

Great seminar organized by GDLab at the IADB on the care economy. Chloe Gibbs highlighted the need to consider all elements of the care infrastructure, including not just care facilities but also policies like work flexibility and parental leave. Lidia Farré presented compelling findings on how parental leave can have intergenerational effects on social norms. Emilia Brito discussed the caregiver penalty for women, noting that these intergenerational effects could be factored into cost-benefit analyses of health interventions. Eric Parrado Carlos Scartascini Monserrat Bustelo Karen Marion Martínez Torrico M. Caridad Araujo

Important update on PIP reform.🚨 Despite the recent election and change in government, the consultation on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is still going ahead. Your voice matters more than ever. Our comms volunteer Sarah has broken down the key proposals in the latest health and disability green paper. Learn how these changes could affect you or your loved ones, and find out how to share your experiences. Sarah's blog post covers: ✅ Proposed changes to PIP eligibility ✅ Potential reforms to the assessment process ✅ How you can contribute to shaping the future of disability support. ⏰ Deadline alert: The consultation closes at 11:59pm on July 22. ⏰ Don't miss this chance to influence policy. Read Sarah's breakdown and find out how to respond to the consultation. Your insights can make a real difference. #PIPReform #DisabilityRights #UKPolitics"