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News by Topic: People with disabilities

Dec 27, 2024 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) re-establishing the Disability Advisory Committee for two years. The purpose of the committee is to make recommendations to the FCC on the full range of disability access topics specified by the FCC, facilitate the participation of consumers with disabilities in proceedings before the FCC, and provide an effective means for stakeholders with interests in this area to exchange ideas.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 9, 2024 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking scientific information submissions to inform its review on Medical Care for Adults with Down Syndrome. Includes background information and key questions related to the review. The full research protocol is available for review on the AHRQ website. Submissions are due by January 8, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 27, 2024 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking comments on an information collection titled "Meetings, Conferences, and Seminars—Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities—Funding and Sponsorship," which is used by contractors to provide a plan outlining the ability to meet accessibility standards and provide funding disclosure and content disclaimer statements on conference materials. Comments are due by January 27, 2025.
Source: Federal Register