Browsing by Author "McCabe, Heather"

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    Improvements in State Foster Care System Would Aid Children with Special Needs
    (IUPUI (Campus). Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, 2004) McCabe, Heather; Fox, Kathryn
    This report, produced jointly by the Center for Urban Policy and the Environment and the William S. and Christine S. Hall Center for Law and Health, addresses the need for improvements in Indiana's foster care system.
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    New ADA Amendment Benefits People with Disabilities and Businesses
    (IUPUI (Campus). Center for Health Policy, 2009-04) Foddrill, Mike; McCabe, Heather
    In the 18 years since its inception, court rulings have largely chipped away at the potency of the ADA, creating a need for the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA). This brief will outline the original ADA, discuss some of the important court decisions interpreting it, and then discuss the anticipated impact of the ADAA on both individuals and businesses.
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    Public Health Programs Key to Healthy Population, Lower Healthcare Costs
    (IUPUI (Campus). Center for Health Policy, 2009-02) McCabe, Heather
    In this issue brief, we will discuss the top preventable causes of death and illness in Indiana from a public health perspective. We will discuss their prevalence in Indiana, their associated costs, and actions that can be taken to address them, improving the health of the Hoosier population and lowering healthcare costs in the state.