Thank you to everyone who joined the Legal Advocacy Division of the American Diabetes Association at our live Fighting for Fairness webinar series. Recordings can now be viewed at the links below.
Fighting for Fairness consists of six free webinars on various areas of discrimination. Each webinar is jointly led by an attorney and health care provider. Topics include:
- Diabetes 101
- Case law year in review
- Education/childcare
- Detention settings
- Employment
- Public accommodations
Diabetes 101: The Science of Diabetes and the Law
The presentation provides an overview of the diabetes basics as it relates to the Americans with Disabilities Act and related protections. Learn about practice tips and how new diabetes treatments may influence legal needs across all areas.
The Rights of Children with Diabetes in Education/Childcare Settings
The session goes over the Diabetes Medical Management Plan, key federal protections, and stakeholder roles. Learn about the common school diabetes discrimination issues you may encounter.
The Rights of People with Diabetes in Detention Settings
This session covers the rights of people with diabetes in detention settings, such as prisons and jails. Learn about how Eighth Amendment and Americans with Disabilities Act protections apply for people with diabetes. Learn about the guidance the ADA’s has on diabetes care in detention facilities.
The Rights of People with Diabetes in Employment
Learn about evaluating the safety risk of employees with diabetes, reasonable accommodations requirements, and other legal considerations whether representing an employee with diabetes or their employer.
The Rights of People with Diabetes in Public Accommodations
Learn about laws that protect people with diabetes in public accommodations such as concerts/sporting events, hospitals, and TSA. Learn about examples of reasonable accommodations people with diabetes can get in these settings.
Diabetes Discrimination Case Law Year in Review
This session covers all areas of diabetes discrimination. Learn about important diabetes discrimination cases and settlement agreements from 2024, including recent trends.
