AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have endorsed legislation sponsored by Senator Tim Kaine (VA) and 7 co-sponsors creating investments in recruitment and retention. Available here are Senator Kaine’s April 26 statement and the legislative text. […]
Policy Updates
The American Association on Health and Disability plays an important role in disability policy and advocacy at the national level. AAHD strives to ensure that the needs of people with disabilities receive attention and respect on the national legislative agenda. AAHD is involved in numerous disability coalitions and networks that address the needs of people with disabilities. Please visit the Policy site to learn more about our activities in this area. AAHD staff maintain an active role in Washington, DC to ensure that health promotion and wellness for people with disabilities is on the disability and healthcare agenda. AAHD staff have positions on the APHA, Disability Section, Executive Council; the CDC, NCBDDD, Executive Committee; Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities-CCD and serve on the National Health Council; Coalition for Health Funding; Disability Rehabilitation and Research Coaltion; Coalition for Whole Health, Patient Care Primary Care Collaborative; and other coalitions advocating for policy that works towards reducing health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population and reducing the incidence of secondary conditions in children and adults with disabilities.
Health Equity for People with Disabilities – Senate Proposed Legislation
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have endorsed legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Casey (PA) and 5 co-sponsors assisting Federally Qualified Heath Centers (FQHCs) to more effectively serve people with disabilities. Senator Casey’s April 28 one page overview is here: PDF. […]
Race and Ethnicity Standards To Improve Health Care Data Quality
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined over 70 organizations, led by the National Health Law Program (NHeLP), supporting OMB Interagency technical Working Group race and ethnic standards. The letter advocates: “We believe OMB should consider standards for other types of demographic data collection” (e.g., disability status). The April 27 coalition letter is here: PDF. […]
Integrating Behavioral and Physical Health – SAMHSA’s Draft Strategic Plan
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined No Health without Mental Health (NHMH) and 5 collaborating organizations submitting comments to and on the SAMHSA draft strategic plan, priority four – integration of behavioral and physical health. Available here are the NHMH and collaborators April 27 letter and the SAMHSA draft plan. […]
Section 504 (of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Nondiscrimination Rules
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined a Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) letter to the White House and HHS OCR requesting that the Administration prepare and publish proposed rules for updated implementation of Section 504.. The April 25 CCD letter is here: PDF. […]
Behavioral Health Quality Measures
In response to an invitation to be interviewed by the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA), AAHD provided the attached behavioral health quality measures submission prior to the April 24 interview: PDF. […]
Medicaid Continuous Coverage During Public Health Unwinding – 227 Health Advocacy Organizations
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 227 health advocacy organizations, led by the HEAA (Health Equity and Accountability Act) Coalition leaders asking HHS to use their strongest possible administrative action to preserve Medicaid continuous coverage. The April 24 letter is here: PDF. […]
No Medicaid Cuts – Health Advocacy Community – To Congress
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined a Families USA led coalition of 230 organizations asking the U.S. Congress to exclude Medicaid cuts in current budget negotiations. The April 19 FUSA letter is here: PDF. […]
No Medicaid Cuts – Disability and Aging Organizations To Congress
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) and Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) asking the U.S. Congress to exclude Medicaid cuts and exclude further limitations on Medicaid eligibility in current budget negotiations. The April 20 CCD-DAC letter is here: PDF. […]
Physical Activity, Nutrition, Healthy People – CDC DNPAO SNAP and APHN Programs – Coalition Appropriations Request
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined a Trust for American’s Health led coalition requesting appropriations for CDC physical activity, nutrition, and healthy people (preventing chronic diseases) programs. The April 13 letter is here: PDF. […]