Tag Archives: disability rights
(Not) Born in the USA
This post is by Macharia Edmonds, a summer intern with the Health Justice Program and a law student at Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, IL. Too often in this country, the treatment of those not born in America … Continue reading
Filed under immigrant health, immigrant rights, legislation, medical deportation
In Victory for Low-Income New Yorkers, NYU Child Study Center Opens Door to Medicaid Patients
Below is a press release we just issued, announcing a major campaign victory! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE After advocacy groups’ campaign on behalf of parents of kids with special needs, NYU designates providers who will accept Medicaid and,Child Health Plus New … Continue reading
Filed under health disparities, news, people of color
A Link to the Hearing World
This piece, by Health Justice Director Nisha Agarwal, will appear in the upcoming issue of NYLPI’s Pro Bono Clearinghouse newsletter. It discusses a case that the Health Justice team worked on in conjunction with NYLPI’s Disability Law Center and advocates … Continue reading
Filed under language access
