ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!
From DREDF and other disability rights attorneys and advocates
Department of Justice Proposes Vast Changes in ADA Regulations
YOUR COMMENTS URGENTLY NEEDED by AUGUST 18!
See draft comments and other resources
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Restoration Update (updated 6.16.08)
Official Notice and Information on the settlement recently negotiated with the City and County of San Francisco for more community-based living options for those who have been admitted, or placed on waitlists for admission, to Laguna Honda Hospital. [English] [Spanish] [Chinese] [Chinese Large Font](6-6-08)
Ruling in American Council of the Blind, et al. vs. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration states that Plaintiffs have the right under Section 504 to argue that the SSA must accommodate blind beneficiaries (4.24.08)
DREDF is investigating whether Medi-Cal users with disabilities experience physical or programmatic barriers when obtaining health care services. More information and instructions on how to share your experiences with us is available in English | Spanish | Chinese (1.3.08)
Support H.R. 3985, The Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility Act of 2007 (5.29.08)
Historic Agreement Regarding Diabetes Care in California Public Schools. Critical information for families in English and Spanish. (8.8.07)
In The News
5.20.08 Court of Appeals ruling upholds 2006 decision that the design of US currency is discriminatory
5.16.08 Sprinter Oscar Pistorius wins appeal to overturn ban from competing in Olympics
5.15.08 "Aging" into a nursing home
5.2.08 Congress passes anti - genetic discrimination bill
4.15.08 Dismissal of lawsuit challenging Wisconsin segregated school upheld
4.4.08 UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ratified by 20 Countries
And Of Interest...
Michael Berube takes a look at presidential candidates' disability policies (4.22.08)
U.S. based forum supporting ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Young disability groups build political presence
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Air Asia refuses to serve people who cannot walk
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Michael Berube weighs in on genetic testing
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Disability rights groups urge closure of Lubbock State School
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Illinois court approves Settlement Agreement on Motorized Wheelchairs
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Human rights appointments for NUIG law professor Gerard Quinn
The National Council on Disability (NCD) releases Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) implementation report authored by DREDF.
Special Education Needs in California County Jails or Adult State Prison?
DREDF is conducting an investigation into whether young people with disabilities are receiving special education and related services as guaranteed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Click here for more information.
Law Clerk Internships
DREDF is seeking law students to work during summer, fall, and spring.
