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Facebook Chat on Diabetes and Discrimination – Transcript Posted
On Wednesday, January 30th, the American Diabetes Association held a Facebook Chat on diabetes discrimination, as a follow up to our October Twitter Chat. Katie Hathaway, Managing Director for Legal Advocacy, answered questions from our Facebook followers. The Facebook Chat covered discrimination based on diabetes related to work, school, driving, health care and insurance and the military. Click here to view the transcript.
Twitter Chat on Diabetes and Discrimination – Transcript Posted
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 the American Diabetes Association held a special Twitter Chat on diabetes discrimination and how to get help. Special guest Katie Hathaway, Managing Director for Legal Advocacy, answered questions from the audience. The Twitter Chat covered discrimination based on diabetes related to work, school, driving, police custodyand air travel. Click here to view the transcript.
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