2010 Office for Civil Rights News Room

December 2010

• New Olmstead Success Stories - 12/30/10

November 2010

• Psychotherapy Notes & Testing Data Study
  • Los Angeles, CA on Nov.18th - 10/15/10

September 2010

• UPMC agrees to expand access to care after closure of UPMC Braddock
  • Press Release - 9/2/10
    • Spanish

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• Psychotherapy Notes & Testing Data Study
  • Chicago, IL on Oct.7th - 09/07/10

July 2010

• Breach Notification Final Rule Update - 7/28/10

• Resolution Agreement with Rite Aid Corporation - 7/27/10

• Remarks by President Obama on 20th Anniversary of the ADA -7/26/10

• Secretary Sebelius announces $2.25 billion in grants in honor of the 20th anniversary of the ADA -7/26/10

• ADA Guidance on Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities 

  • Press Release -7/22/10

• Colorado and Florida modify applications for licensure of health care professionals to ensure compliance with disability discrimination law -7/15/10

• Ramapo Manor Center for Rehab & Nursing (NY) Signs Settlement Agreement
  • Press Release -7/12/10
    • Spanish|PDF 

• Risk Analysis Final Guidance - 7/14/10

• Resolution Agreement with WA State to Ensure Equal Access to Child Protective & Welfare Services
  • Press Release -7/7/10
    • Spanish|PDF 

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• HITECH Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - 7/08/10

• Updated Web Page: Posted Breaches Affecting 500 or More Individuals - 7/08/10

April 2010

• Race and Disability Discrimination Complaints in Wisconsin TANF Program to be Resolved by Statewide Agreement - 4/29/10
  • Press Release 
    • Spanish|PDF 

March 2010

• Windsor Rosewood Care Center in Contra Costa County (CA) Signs Agreement
  • Press Release - 3/23/2010
    • Spanish|PDF

February 2010

• Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania Signs Settlement Agreement 
  • Press Release - 2/18/10
    • Spanish|PDF

January 2010

• University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics Signs Resolution Agreement
  • Press Release -1/28/10
    • Spanish|PDF 

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• Florida Department of Children and Families Signs Settlement Agreement
  • Press Release -1/26/10
    • Spanish|PDF