41 min
What the Americans with Disabilities Act Means for People with HIV and Opioid Use Disorder Connecting Care
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights statute that was enacted in 1990 to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination by employers, state and local government, and public-serving entities. The rights of people with HIV and opioid use disorder are protected under the ADA, yet these rights are frequently violated. This month, the Boston Medical Center team talks with Greg Dorchak, Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Rights Unit at the U.S. Attorney’s...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights statute that was enacted in 1990 to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination by employers, state and local government, and public-serving entities. The rights of people with HIV and opioid use disorder are protected under the ADA, yet these rights are frequently violated. This month, the Boston Medical Center team talks with Greg Dorchak, Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Rights Unit at the U.S. Attorney’s...
41 min