Neuropsychologists call for elimination of race-norming in clinical tests following NFL concussion controversy Thursday, December 2 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychologists (AACN), the professional organization that sets standards and practices for the field of neuropsychology, has called for "the elimination of race as a variable in demographically-based normative test interpretation," the controversial practice widely known as... Read More.
NFL, former players reach agreement to end race-norming in concussion settlement program Wednesday, October 20 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- After several months of confidential negotiations, the NFL and attorneys for former players have reached an agreement that will end the controversial practice of race-norming in the league’s landmark concussion settlement program.The deal, which was filed under seal but obtained by... Read More.
NFL has ‘steep hill to climb to make amends’ for race-norming in concussion settlement program: Senator Sunday, July 18 by ABC News(NEW YORK) — A powerful lawmaker says efforts by the NFL to address alleged racial bias in its concussion settlement program are falling short of what is owed to Black former players.In comments sent to the office of Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) on June... Read More.
Negotiator of NFL concussion settlement program on race-norming: ‘I was wrong’ Wednesday, June 2 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Christopher Seeger, the attorney representing former players in the NFL's landmark concussion settlement negotiations, is speaking out amid criticism of his response to allegations of racial bias in the compensation program.In an exclusive interview with ABC News, which will be featured... Read More.
