Q1 2018
Report on Key Initiatives
Prosthetist's Notes Provision Becomes Law
Senate will not proceed with ADA rollbacks
2 Amp'd Activist Wins
New "Call to Action"
1 "Call to Action"
HR 620 - would haved required all individuals with disabilities to subject their rights under the Americans With Disabilities Act to a waiting period.
Growing Community
- More than 57,000 subscribers to podcast
- Nearly 5,000 followers on Facebook
- More than 9,500 Twitter followers (@ampdpod)
- Continued growth in all 3 categories
Podcasts
1. Dec. Poll Results & Health Reform Update
2. Amp'd 2017 Annual Report
3. How K Levels Can Hurt You
4. Answer Kids' Questions
Podcasts
Amp'd Activist Win
- Prosthetist's note provision signed into law on Feb. 9, 2018
- Makes prosthetist's notes part of medical record for medical necessity and reasonableness purposes.
- Not yet implemented by Medicare contractors.
- Will improve access to prostheses to some degree.
Call to Action
H.R. 620
- Requires individuals with disabilities to write letter to non-compliant businesses before initiating ADA lawsuit
- Delays rights under ADA by months
- Problem isn't the ADA - it's state laws that permit monetary damages for ADA violations
- Representatives in House trying to protect small businesses from problems created by state laws at the expense of the disability community.
Podcasts
1. Jan. Poll Results
2. An Activist Win
3. Call to Action: Hands Off My ADA
4. Apply for the NAAOP Fellowship
H.R. 620 Dead in Senate
- Sen. Duckworth (D, IL) and 42 other Senators opposed
- 43 senators enough to filibuster bill (prevents a vote)
- Amp'd Activists' letters to senators played a role
Podcasts
1. Feb. Poll Results
2. AOPA Policy Forum 2018
3. The Problem With Being Inspirational
4. Special Guest Interview With Peter Thomas