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Discrimination

   

If you suspect that you or a family member is experiencing discrimination due to diabetes, we encourage you to begin here.

Learn what constitutes discrimination in the workplace, at school, in a correctional institution, or in public accommodations or government services.

We can help you understand your legal rights and help you take action to stop the discrimination.  


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.

School Discrimination

Make sure your child's school accommodates her healthcare needs.  

Employment Discrimination

Learn about your rights in the workplace.

Public Accommodations and Government Programs

Know your rights when participating in private and public programs, from airport security to camp.

Correctional Institutions

Learn about the ADA's efforts to protect detainees and inmates with diabetes.

Legal Advocacy

We are committed to ending discrimination experienced by people with diabetes through our legal advocacy program.

Driver's License

Find information about driving with diabetes, and what rules apply to you.

Down but Not Depressed

There may be a name for how you feel: diabetes distress.

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