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Abusive Referrals for Psychiatric Assessment Are a Tool of Sham Physician Peer Review, according to Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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One technique for physicians who fail to conform to official government narratives is mandatory referral for psychiatric or neuropsychological testing, writes neurologist Lawrence Huntoon, M.D ., in the spring issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons.

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  • One technique for physicians who fail to conform to official government narratives is mandatory referral for psychiatric or neuropsychological testing, writes neurologist Lawrence Huntoon, M.D ., in the spring issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons.
  • “Hearsay, rumor, and suspicion are often all that is needed to force physicians to undergo psychiatric and neuropsychological testing,” he writes.
  • A 2019 Resolution passed by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) condemns the abuse and misuse of psychiatry in physician evaluation as unethical.
  • It states that abuse occurs when referrals are made to support illegitimate purposes or when evaluees are denied full due process.

Landmark Trial Challenging Regressive Voting Rights Provisions in Texas Senate Bill 1 Concludes

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.
  • 1) concluded with closing arguments today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
  • 1 violates the First, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by targeting and making more difficult the methods and means of voting used by voters of color.
  • Plaintiffs are challenging several provisions within the restrictive law including: a ban on drive-thru voting; restrictions on early voting hours, which impose a ban on 24-hour voting; and new ID requirements for voting by mail.

Landmark Trial Challenging Regressive Voting Rights Provisions in Texas Senate Bill 1 Concludes

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.

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  • A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.
  • 1) concluded with closing arguments today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
  • Plaintiffs are challenging several provisions within the restrictive law including: a ban on drive-thru voting; restrictions on early voting hours, which impose a ban on 24-hour voting; and new ID requirements for voting by mail.
  • We believe now, and always, that shift workers deserve their right to vote just like everyone else.”
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Eptura Unveils Enhanced Digital Accessibility, Making Worktech More Accessible for Everyone

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Eptura, the global worktech leader, today announced enhanced digital accessibility within the web-based and mobile versions of its unified platform , which connects workplace and physical asset management capabilities in a single solution.

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  • Eptura, the global worktech leader, today announced enhanced digital accessibility within the web-based and mobile versions of its unified platform , which connects workplace and physical asset management capabilities in a single solution.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The World Health Organization estimates that 16% of the world’s population — 1.3 billion people — live with disabilities.
  • Eptura maintains compliance with the digital requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and has completed Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPAT®) for its worktech solutions.
  • To learn more about how Eptura helps organizations thrive in a rapidly changing work environment, visit eptura.com/services .

NCD, colleagues remember Andrés Gallegos

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) has lost its Chairman Andrés J. Gallegos, 62, of Illinois, who passed away Dec. 1.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) has lost its Chairman Andrés J. Gallegos, 62, of Illinois, who passed away Dec. 1.
  • On January 20, 2021, President Biden designated Gallegos Chairman of NCD shortly after being inaugurated President of the United States.
  • Since Gallegos was appointed to the Council in 2018, NCD released 31 reports and papers--15 while chair--making systemic recommendations to improve national disability policy.
  • Chicagoan Andrés Gallegos devoted his life to inclusion, health equity and accessibility.

OutSolve Partners with Inclusively: Comprehensive Compliance with Inclusive Hiring and Retention

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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METAIRIE, La., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OutSolve, a leading provider of affirmative action compliance solutions, joins forces with Inclusively, a workforce inclusion platform helping employers target candidates with disabilities to support federal contractors' compliance requirements. Inclusively uses AI-driven, matching algorithms to recommend skilled candidates for jobs posted within applicant tracking systems.

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  • This partnership allows OutSolve clients access to candidates with disabilities and accommodates applicants' unique requests without disruption to existing operations.
  • Inclusively supports employers in maintaining compliance with this regulation by increasing the self-disclosure rate among both current employees and new recruits.
  • OutSolve is proud to offer partnerships like the one with Inclusively to move beyond compliance to full cycle HR management: attracting, retaining and reporting.
  • With OutSolve by our side, we are furthering our goal of helping companies recognize and benefit from the untapped potential that lies within inclusive hiring."

TVS joins annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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BREVARD, N.C., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) today announced it is joining the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October.

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  • BREVARD, N.C., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) today announced it is joining the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October.
  • The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.
  • "TVS is proud to be a part of this year's National Disability Employment Awareness Month," said Beth Rich, TVS VP and Business Development and Marketing.
  • Employers and employees in all industries can learn more about how to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month and ways they can promote its messages—during October and throughout the year—by visiting dol.gov/NDEAM.

Health Care Workforce Challenges and Patient Access to Care Addressed in Bipartisan Legislation

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association applauds new legislation that addresses the workforce crisis of health care providers while improving patient access to care in rural and underserved communities. Introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Carper, D-Del., and Barrasso, R-Wyo., and in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Lesko, R-Ariz., and Kuster, D-N.H., as the Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act, or the EMPOWER Act (S. 2459) and (H.R. 4878), this bipartisan legislation would bring supervision requirements of physical therapist assistants and occupational therapy assistants under Medicare Part B in private therapist practices in line with state licensure laws, as well as with all other settings where Medicare beneficiaries receive therapy services.

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    ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association applauds new legislation that addresses the workforce crisis of health care providers while improving patient access to care in rural and underserved communities.
  • "The EMPOWER Act will help our health care system lower costs, reduce administrative burdens, and provide helpful flexibilities for physical therapists in small businesses.
  • According to an independent, nonpartisan study commissioned by a coalition of health care provider groups, the cost savings this legislation will bring are projected to be as much as $271 million.
  • "As we emerge from a years-long pandemic, our health care workforce is in crisis as it responds to a resurgent opioid crisis, increasing administrative burden, and the need for increased patient access to care," said Justin Elliott, vice president of government affairs for APTA.

U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors to Meet August 8

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Additionally, the public will be given the option to join the public comment session and participate via teleconference.

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  • Additionally, the public will be given the option to join the public comment session and participate via teleconference.
  • Open session meetings of the Board of Governors are available on live audio webcasts at https://about.usps.com/who/leadership/board-governors/#sessions .
  • Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America , to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America's most valued and trusted brands.
  • For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com .

HubStar’s Workplace Scheduling Technology Achieves Full Accessibility Compliance

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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HubStar , a leader in hybrid workplace solutions, today announced that its workplace scheduling technology has achieved full Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1AA) compliance.

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  • HubStar , a leader in hybrid workplace solutions, today announced that its workplace scheduling technology has achieved full Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1AA) compliance.
  • By achieving compliance, HubStar Scheduling has enabled an inclusive user experience, while helping organizations evaluate whether a product meets governmental accessibility regulations.
  • Achieving accessibility compliance is a milestone that demonstrates HubStar’s commitment to inclusivity, contributing to more accessible, diverse and inclusive hybrid workplaces.
  • The company provides a next-generation dynamic workplace platform to drive productivity, collaboration and workplace experience while reducing real estate costs.