Here's the story (from Omaha.com):
LINCOLN — A medical student who suffers from depression has won the right to sue the University of Nebraska Medical Center and faculty members over his dismissal from school.
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday that the student, identified only as John Doe, should be allowed to pursue his claim that UNMC and its staff violated his rights under the Americans With Disabilities Act in their decision to dismiss him for failing grades and lack of professionalism.
The judges stated that while they could not say that Doe’s dismissal from school “lacked a rational basis,” they ruled that he should be given his day in court.
Douglas County District Judge J. Patrick Mullen had dismissed Doe’s lawsuit, stating that UNMC and its staff had immunity from ADA lawsuits and that faculty members had been improperly served notice of the lawsuit.
Resources for pharmacy students who have disabilities
Most pharmacy schools have resources and support for students who have documented disabilities. For example, here are some segments from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy website:
Any UIC College of Pharmacy student who has a documented disability, as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, will be referred to the campus Office of Disability (ODS). The College will make accommodations on a case by case basis with advice from the ODS.Does your school's website offer information about disability services? It probably does, but is it easy to find?
Students with disabilities who require accommodations for full access and participation must be registered with the Office of Disability Services.
As reflected in the University of Illinois' Nondiscrimination Statement and the UIC Chancellor's Statement of Commitment to Persons with Disabilities, UIC strives to maintain a barrier-free environment so that students with disabilities can fully access classes, programs, services and other campus activities.
The Disability Resource Center facilitates access for students through consultation with faculty and campus departments, and the provision of reasonable accommodations.
The Disability Resource Center recognizes various environments in which people function: physical, programmatic, informational and attitudinal. Some modifications to these environments are readily-achieveable through direct consultation with faculty or staff. See F.A.Q.s about Campus Access for more information.
To be eligible for accommodations, students apply for services through the Disability Resource Center.
Resources for Disabled, Impaired or Reentering Physicians
There's a great list of online resources for Disabled, Impaired or Reentering Physicians on the ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) website. Although the information is on the ACOG website, most of the links are relevant for physicians and others who are not OB/GYNs.
The list contains 3 sections:
I also hope they'll include the Society of Disabled Physicians under category #1.
To view the resource list on the ACOG website, click here.
The list contains 3 sections:
- Disability Organizations
- Reentry or Returning to Practice Resources
- Organizations Offering Non-clinical Career Opportunities
I also hope they'll include the Society of Disabled Physicians under category #1.
To view the resource list on the ACOG website, click here.
Affordable health insurance for the disabled
Where can you find reasonable health insurance coverage if you have a disability?
The Affordable Care Act creates options and affordability
If you’re living with a disability, private health insurance may be hard to come by. Even if you can afford to buy it, it probably doesn’t cover all of your needs. Worrying about where to get coverage and the cost of your care is the last thing you want to do. The Affordable Care Act is expanding your options for health insurance and making them more affordable.
Starting as early as September 2010, job-based and new individual plans won’t be allowed to deny or exclude coverage to any child under age 19 based on a pre-existing condition, including a disability. Starting in 2014, these same plans won’t be able to exclude anyone from coverage or charge a higher premium for a pre-existing condition including a disability.
Starting as early as September 2010, insurance companies won’t be able to drop you if you get sick just because you made a mistake on your coverage application.
You may be able to join and get benefits from a voluntary, enrollment-based insurance program that will be available after October 2012 called the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Program. It will provide assistance to people who need help with daily activities. Under this voluntary program, you’ll get a cash allowance so you can get care and other supports to help you keep your independence.
To learn more, visit the Disability resource page on HealthCare.gov.
The Affordable Care Act creates options and affordability
If you’re living with a disability, private health insurance may be hard to come by. Even if you can afford to buy it, it probably doesn’t cover all of your needs. Worrying about where to get coverage and the cost of your care is the last thing you want to do. The Affordable Care Act is expanding your options for health insurance and making them more affordable.
Starting as early as September 2010, job-based and new individual plans won’t be allowed to deny or exclude coverage to any child under age 19 based on a pre-existing condition, including a disability. Starting in 2014, these same plans won’t be able to exclude anyone from coverage or charge a higher premium for a pre-existing condition including a disability.
Starting as early as September 2010, insurance companies won’t be able to drop you if you get sick just because you made a mistake on your coverage application.
You may be able to join and get benefits from a voluntary, enrollment-based insurance program that will be available after October 2012 called the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Program. It will provide assistance to people who need help with daily activities. Under this voluntary program, you’ll get a cash allowance so you can get care and other supports to help you keep your independence.
To learn more, visit the Disability resource page on HealthCare.gov.
A story about a disabled medical student
This story is from The Times of India (Mumbai)
HC orders admission of disabled boy to MBBS
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Wednesday came to the rescue of a 19-year-old disabled student aspiring to be a doctor. Rapping the state government for its casual approach towards the plight of disabled students, a division bench of Chief Justice Mohit Shah and Justice S C Dharmadhikari directed the state to provide provisional admission to Kurla resident Tarique Khan in the MBBS course.
Three per cent of the seats are reserved for disabled candidates. As per guidelines issued by the Medical Council of India, physically challenged candidates with locomotory disability of lower limbs to the extent of 70 % are eligible for health science courses.
Read more here.
HC orders admission of disabled boy to MBBS
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Wednesday came to the rescue of a 19-year-old disabled student aspiring to be a doctor. Rapping the state government for its casual approach towards the plight of disabled students, a division bench of Chief Justice Mohit Shah and Justice S C Dharmadhikari directed the state to provide provisional admission to Kurla resident Tarique Khan in the MBBS course.
Three per cent of the seats are reserved for disabled candidates. As per guidelines issued by the Medical Council of India, physically challenged candidates with locomotory disability of lower limbs to the extent of 70 % are eligible for health science courses.
Read more here.
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