Connecticut Hospitals Not Allowed to Prohibit Visitors for Disabled
A Connecticut state policy that prohibited disabled hospital patients from having visitors has been found to be discriminatory by the Office of Civil Rights of [...]
July 2020
The ADA at 30
The ADA at 30 Thirty years ago the Americans with Disabilities Act was stuck in Congress. We’re celebrating the anniversary [...]
April 2020
Our ADA Coverage 2000-2010
As the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 30 this year, we look back at our coverage, including what it once took to order flowers for your sweetie or to be a Kmart shopper.
Use Olmstead to Increase Pay For Homecare Workers
Big Ideas in Improving Homecare with James Weisman, United Spinal Association President and CEO.
March 2020
Advocates Urge Congress to Listen to Our COVID-19 #DisabilityDemands
Disability advocates are fighting to make sure that COVID-19 legislation includes our community's needs.
February 2020
Supreme Court Allows Public Charge Rule Targeting Disabled Immigrants to Move Forward
Advocates argue the rule is "illegal disability discrimination."
January 2020
Analysis: The Affordable Care Act is in Trouble …. Maybe
The 5th Circuit Court ruled a cornerstone of the law is "unconstitutional."
Our ADA Coverage: The Early Years
We present the first part of a series highlighting our coverage of the ADA over the last 30 years.
December 2019
NYC Sidewalks Finally Complying With ADA
After three administrations and 25 years of litigation, New York City’s sidewalks are finally on the path to complying with the ADA.
October 2019
Lawsuit Alleges ICE Mistreats Disabled Immigrant Detainees
The lawsuit claims disabled immigrant detainees are being denied access to healthcare and mobility equipment.
