Accessibility Litigation and Compliance in the Healthcare Industry

The healthcare sector is one of the most important domains that impacts the entire global population. As the industry continues to evolve, accessibility remains a key challenge. In addition, there is a recent trend of lawsuits challenging the accessibility of medical equipment in healthcare facilities. Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys to discuss accessibility laws, enforcement and compliance in the healthcare industry.

Topics include:

• Overview of implicated laws and requirements (Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehab Act, Affordable Care Act and state laws) 
• Cases & enforcement activity for the Department of Justice
• Hearing impairment and limited English proficiency
• Physical and architectural barriers
• Service or comfort animals
• Websites
• Checklist of items to review for compliance

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