Report explores impact of prenatal interventions on people with disabilities, calls for more regulation.

From GlobeNewswire: 2024-06-05 14:05:00

The National Council on Disability released a report on the impact of prenatal interventions on people with genetic and heritable disabilities. Technologies include prenatal screening and gene editing. People with disabilities are often excluded from decision-making. Recommendations call for disability cultural competency training in healthcare professions to address inequalities in prenatal technologies.

Findings revealed patients lack accurate information at diagnosis, marketing incentives promote stereotypes, and regulation of prenatal testing is lacking. The rapid advancement of prenatal technologies without proper education and governance is traumatic and perpetuates bias against disabilities. Recommendations in the report call for responsible consideration, research, and regulation of these interventions by federal and state policymakers.



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