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Judge Upholds Elon Musk's Remote Work Ban at X, For Now

Elon Musk's work from home ban remains in effect after a judge dismissed a discrimination lawsuit, noting inadequate evidence regarding its impact on disabled employees.

On a Roll: Feds Inch Closer to Finally Achieving Key Goal of Americans With Disabilities Act - Streetsblog USA

The adoption of PROWAG may provide true equality for pedestrians and people with disabilities in public spaces, advancing the goals of the ADA.

Can a Coffee Shop in Utah Help Solve Underemployment for People with Disabilities?

The closure of Willowbrook State School led to the establishment of the ADA, highlighting the need for better protections and rights for people with disabilities.

Judge Upholds Elon Musk's Remote Work Ban at X, For Now

Elon Musk's work from home ban remains in effect after a judge dismissed a discrimination lawsuit, noting inadequate evidence regarding its impact on disabled employees.

On a Roll: Feds Inch Closer to Finally Achieving Key Goal of Americans With Disabilities Act - Streetsblog USA

The adoption of PROWAG may provide true equality for pedestrians and people with disabilities in public spaces, advancing the goals of the ADA.

Can a Coffee Shop in Utah Help Solve Underemployment for People with Disabilities?

The closure of Willowbrook State School led to the establishment of the ADA, highlighting the need for better protections and rights for people with disabilities.
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Depression And Disability: Can Depression Disable An Individual?

Depression is classified as a psychiatric disability under the Americans with Disability Act, affecting quality of life and work ability.
#remote-work

EEOC: Employer refused remote work for employee who had stroke, violating ADA

Osmose Utilities Services allegedly violated the ADA by denying a remote work request for an employee who suffered a stroke.

Your best bet to avoid an RTO mandate may be a doctor-prescribed accommodation

Remote employees face limited legal options against return-to-office mandates; a medical reason provides the best chance to challenge them.

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.

EEOC: Employer refused remote work for employee who had stroke, violating ADA

Osmose Utilities Services allegedly violated the ADA by denying a remote work request for an employee who suffered a stroke.

Your best bet to avoid an RTO mandate may be a doctor-prescribed accommodation

Remote employees face limited legal options against return-to-office mandates; a medical reason provides the best chance to challenge them.

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.
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2 months ago

How Companies Can Use AI to Better Serve Deaf and Hard of Hearing Customers

The ADA is essential for creating inclusive customer service in AI-driven environments for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
#accessibility

Yelp's Newest Features Help People With Disabilities Find Accessible Businesses

Yelp enhances accessibility search features to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities, reflecting a growing demand for inclusive business practices.

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.

Yelp's Newest Features Help People With Disabilities Find Accessible Businesses

Yelp enhances accessibility search features to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities, reflecting a growing demand for inclusive business practices.

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.
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#disability-pride-month

NPR wants to know: What do you wish people knew about living with a disability?

Disability is diverse and can be invisible or intellectual. Share experiences for Disability Pride Month, coinciding with Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary.

A Neurological Disorder Stole Her Voice. Jennifer Wexton Took It Back With AI on the House Floor

Jennifer Wexton regained her voice using AI after a rare neurological disorder affected her speech.
The AI program helped Wexton deliver a speech on the House floor, marking a historic moment in using AI for speeches.
Wexton's experience highlights the importance of Disability Pride Month and the impact of technology in aiding individuals with disabilities.

NPR wants to know: What do you wish people knew about living with a disability?

Disability is diverse and can be invisible or intellectual. Share experiences for Disability Pride Month, coinciding with Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary.

A Neurological Disorder Stole Her Voice. Jennifer Wexton Took It Back With AI on the House Floor

Jennifer Wexton regained her voice using AI after a rare neurological disorder affected her speech.
The AI program helped Wexton deliver a speech on the House floor, marking a historic moment in using AI for speeches.
Wexton's experience highlights the importance of Disability Pride Month and the impact of technology in aiding individuals with disabilities.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Many government workers don't realize they can use disability law to work from home

The Americans with Disabilities Act allows government employees to request work-from-home accommodations for mental health conditions.
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