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Streetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Under Threat of Federal Suit (Again!), City Hall Promises Action on 'Unacceptable' Illegal Police Parking

Deputy Mayor Joshi promises to tackle illegal police parking and emphasizes the city's past accessibility efforts resulting from legal actions. [ more ]
TODAY.com
1 month ago
Education

What Happens to a Student's 504 or IEP in College?

Children with disabilities are covered under federal laws - IDEA for special education and Section 504 for accommodations.
College students with disabilities are protected by the ADA and Section 504 for equal access to education and accommodations. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 months ago
San Francisco

PROWAG Can Make Cities More Accessible - So Here's What You Need to Know - Streetsblog USA

ADA does not cover public right of way; PROWAG addresses this but requires further legal adoption.
Accessible infrastructure benefits everyone, not just individuals with disabilities. [ more ]
Forbes
2 months ago
Remote teams

3 Lessons For Employers On Disability Inclusion In A Post-Pandemic Workplace

Employers face new obligations and opportunities in post-pandemic disability inclusion.
Long Covid can be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Design

Dunkin' charges more for non-dairy milk. That's discrimination, a new lawsuit says.

Customers are suing Dunkin' for allegedly discriminatory charges on non-dairy milks.
The lawsuit claims Dunkin' has made over $250 million from these charges. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
5 months ago
Law

DOJ demands Tennessee repeal its discriminatory HIV criminalization law

The Department of Justice has informed Tennessee that its HIV criminalization law violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The DOJ outlined minimum remedial measures necessary to address the law's civil rights violations. [ more ]
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