Welcome to the Center on Disability at PHI
The Center on Disability at the Public Health Institute is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities with a focus on disability policy, civil rights, disability law, employment, health issues, independent living, and assistive technology.
Led by Erica C. Jones, MPH, the Center on Disability at PHI is composed of disability related projects that use our expertise in research, technical assistance, training, and information dissemination. The Center staff and associates are comprised of individuals with master’s degrees, PhDs, lawyers and technical experts. The Center's staff include several persons with disabilities.
Housed within the administrative system of the Public Health Institute (PHI), the Center on Disability at PHI emphasizes full accessibility in our physical space as well as in the materials and communication we produce. We provide all of our newsletters, print material, websites, e-mail and products disability accessible formats. We have expertise in using video description for vision impairments, TTY/TDD, telephone relay, and captioning for the hearing impaired.
The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization that was incorporated in 1964. It is dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people globally. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, the Public Health Institute focuses its efforts in two distinct but complementary ways. PHI serves as a partner with government to support its role in assessment, policy development, and assurance. PHI also promotes and sustains independent, innovative research, training and demonstration programs - many in collaboration with the private and community-based organizations. PHI works to shape and enrich intersectoral, community, and population-based practice and policy.
News feeds from our projects
DOJ Extends Compliance Deadline for Lifts on Existing Pools & Spas- Added: 2012-05-18
The United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) has issued a final rule, which extends the compliance date to January 31, 2013 for the application of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design to existing pools and spas.
For more information, visit http://www.owners.org/portals/1/Newsletter/ADA Pool Lift Final Rule 5 21 12 4410-12.pdf
- Access Board to Hold Public Hearing in Atlanta
- Added: 2012-05-02
The U.S. Access Board will hold a town hall meeting and a hearing in Atlanta on May 8 from 9:30 to 12:00 at the Atlanta Hilton. The event will feature an open dialogue on accessible design of the built environment, transportation, communication, and information technology. Additionally, the Board will conduct a hearing on its proposed accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment. To provide hearing testimony, contact Rex Pace, pace@access-board.gov, (202) 272-0023 (V), or (202) 272-0052 (TTY).
For more information visit: http://access-board.gov/news/atlanta.htm
Sen. Harkin Expresses National Need for a Strong Direct-Care Workforce- Added: 2012-05-17
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced a "sense of the Senate" resolution (pdf) on May 10 expressing the need for a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce, as well as making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible to elders and people with disabilities.
For more information visit: phinational.org/archives/sen-harkin-expresses-national-need-for-a-strong-direct-care-workforce/
- New Report Lists Home Health Care as One of the Top Five Most Profitable US Franchises
- Added: 2012-05-17
From USA Today.
A new report lists home health care as one of the top five most profitable franchises in the U.S., even as the industry fights new Department of Labor rules calling for mandatory overtime and minimum wage requirements for home health employees.
For more information visit: www.usatoday.com/money/industries/health/story/2012-05-03/home-health-care-a-profitable-franchise/54813562/1