Webinar: Combatting Discrimination Based on HIV or Opioid Use Disorder
Details
Webinar
Starts at: January 13, 2021 12:00pm ET
Ends at: January 13, 2021 1:30pm ET
Free Admission
Description
A recording of this program is available upon request. Please contact NEAETC@umassmed.edu.
In this webinar, speakers will outline the civil rights of people with HIV, HCV, and Substance Use Disorder. The right to health care, protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act, legal rights of people with Substance Use Disorder, relevant laws and regulations in Massachusetts, and language to advocate for client rights will be presented.
Speakers:
Gregory J. Dorchak
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Civil Rights Unit
United States Attorney's Office
District of Massachusetts
Trial Attorney and USAO ADA Program Coordinator
Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
Contact
Person: neaetc@umassmed.eduMaterials
Topics
A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.
- Substance use disorders
- Opioid use disorder
- Stigma or discrimination
- Legal issues