2007 Office of Civil Rights News Room

September 2007

• OCR and the Administration for Children and Families jointly develop civil rights Frequently Asked Questions and Answers - 9/27/07

• OCR posts summary of a comprehensive compliance agreement with SC to ensure compliance with nondiscrimination laws in adoption and foster care activities - 9/24/07

July 2007

• Office of Minority Health launches web site for Culturally Competent Continuing Education Programs

April 2007

• HIPAA Privacy Compliance and Enforcement- 4/20/07
• Delegation of Subpoena Authority - 4/16/07

March 2007

• OCR Announces New Initiative to Assist Hospitals in Communicating with People who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Limited English Proficient - 3/6/07

January 2007

• OCR resolution agreement ensures that people with learning disabilities have equal access to participate in and benefit from Massachusetts’ Employment Services Program. - 1/16/07