Your Input Sought/Of Possible Interest (Washington Update, July 18, 2018)

by | Jul 18, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update

Your Input Sought

Best Practices in Guardianship

@SenateAging is taking comment on best practices in guardianship through July 20, 2018, to inform a report they are producing. Email comment@aging.senate.gov. Topics include data collection, avoiding exploitation by guardians, removing guardianships when no longer needed, and others. (Thanks to Jennifer Akers)

Research Survey for Caretakers of Women with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

A researcher at Brandeis University is conducting a study on sexual and reproductive health care for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is seeking family caregivers of such women to complete an online survey. The goal of the survey is to understand the perspectives and experiences of family caregivers about sexual and reproductive health care for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The survey is available here.

Of Possible Interest

Seeking Clarity On Racial Disparities, Democrats Ask Insurers About Maternal Health Coverage (Fiercehealthcare, 7/16/18)

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