ADA 25 Columbus Essay Contest
Call for Entries July 26, 2015 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is one of the most significant civil rights laws impacting millions of people with disabilities. Columbus, Ohio will host events in recognition of this landmark legislation on July 22nd and 23rd, 2015. Included in its celebration, the ADA 25 Columbus Planning Committee is pleased to announce an ADA Essay Contest. Two winning Essays will be selected, one from each age category and each will be awarded a $250 prize. Winning Essays will be included in a commemorative booklet, will be read on the VOICEcorps reading service radio program Morning Exchange and published in disability-related media. Entry Guidelines: A. Topic: Disability Rights Are Civil Rights—what does this mean? B. Word limit: 250-500 words, single-spaced (word count needs to be included at top of page), Times New Roman, 12 pt. font C. In an attached Microsoft Word document (not in body of email) D. Can be dictated to someone and proofread E. Age categories: 17 and under, and 18 and over F. Entrants must reside in Central Ohio G. Non-fiction, but can be personal or research-based H. Abilities: all I. Judging criteria: 1. Factually correct or historically accurate 2. Length 3. Adherence to topic 4. “Wow!” factor Essays must be returned electronically in an attachment as a Microsoft Word document (not in the body of an email) to hetrick.cde@gmail.com. In email body include: Author’s Name Author’s Age Contact Information: Address, Phone, Email Address Entries must be received by midnight, May 31, 2015 Note: Electronic submission of Essays for this contest automatically grants permission to the ADA 25 Columbus Planning Committee to reproduce or use any or all parts of the Essay with appropriate recognition of the Author.
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The EEOC released an advanced copy (attached) of its promised rulemaking on the intersection of the ADA, wellness programs and group health plans yesterday it will be officially published on Monday starting a 60 day public comment period ending June 19. The proposed rule provides guidance on how wellness programs offered as part of a group health plan can comply with the ADA and with HIPAA, as amended by the Affordable Care Act. The ADA limits employer medical inquires but does allow them if they are voluntary and part of an employee health program. Such programs must show that they are reasonably likely to promote health or prevent disease. Employees can’t be required to participate in a wellness program, and cannot be denied health coverage or disciplined if they choose not to participate The rule supports offering participation incentives of up to 30 percent of the total cost of employee-only coverage to employees that participate in wellness programs even when the program includes medical exams and inquires (such as questions on a health risk assessment). The rule highlights important protections offered by the ADA. Medical information collected as a part of a wellness program may be disclosed to employers only in aggregate form that does not reveal the employee's identity, and must be kept confidential. The rule reinforces the employer’s obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in wellness programs and to earn any offered incentives. |
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