Gov. Hobbs declares moratorium on all bills until disabilities funding passes
The governor announced that she is placing a moratorium on any bill transmitted to her until she gets a version of House Bill 2945 that she can agree with.
Disability, Diversity, and Empathy in the Legal Profession - Slaw
“We are already working with more people with disabilities than we think,” says Ben Lumicao, an in-house counsel in Chicago with a visible disability (cerebral palsy). More than a quarter of Americans have a disability of some kind, but only 30% of those fall into the “visible” spectrum Lumicao describes. That’s an arresting thought for […]
SCOTUS Agrees to Resolve A Circuit Split on Tester Standing in ADA Title III Cases
By Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: SCOTUS grants certiorari on an ADA Title III case for the first time in 18 years to resolve a circuit split on whether an
Lawyers on the Brink: Shocking NJ Report Reveals Alarming Mental Health Crisis in the Legal Profession
A recent survey by the New Jersey State Bar Association revealed that more than two-thirds of the lawyers who responded reported feeling anxious within the past two weeks. The survey also revealed that 68% of lawyers surveyed experienced anxiety during that time period, while 56% reported a high prevalence of alcohol misuse. Even more concerning, […]
US Domestic News Roundup: U.S. Supreme Court backs deaf student who sued Michigan school district; Arkansas enacts law restricting school bathroom use by transgender people and more | Law-Order
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5 Actions Nonprofits Can Take to Embrace Disability Rights and Access - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
A powerful five-point guide to undoing and unlearning ableism in our organizations, the social justice space, and the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors.
Notable Disability Activists You Should Know | National Ramp
May is National Mobility Awareness Month. Recognize the disability activists who have worked for inclusion of disabled persons in all aspects of society!
8 disability rights activists changing the world for disabled people - Able Magazine
Listen The rights that we as a disabled community have – and may even take for granted – have been fought for by disability rights activists, working tirelessly to help […]
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8 disability rights activists changing the world for disabled people
Disability rights are fundamental in ensuring that disabled people are able to lead the lives they choose. We take a look at 8 disability rights activists that have changed the world for disabled people across the world.
Ability360 CEO Phil Pangrazio provides a brief overview of disability rights and advocacy spanning from the Renaissance to the eugenics movement and more.
List of the most notable and famous Disability rights activists in the world, with photos when available. Most prominent Disability rights activists worldwide and top Disability rights activists in America can be found on this list ordered by their level of prominence,. From reputable Disability...
The Arizona Center for Disability Law advocates for COVID-19 vaccine distribution for people with disabilities
A letter was sent to Dr. Cara Christ requesting Arizona’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan to ensure equitable distribution on behalf of people with disabilities.
Disabilities rights groups pan Arizona vaccination plans
PHOENIX (AP) — Advocates on Thursday called on Arizona to prioritize people with disabilities and their caregivers when it comes to administering COVID-19 vaccines...
Law student using American Sign Language wins 4th Circuit appeal
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Congress Passes COVID-19 Bill; Disability Community Needs Continue to be Unmet
Last night, Congress passed a $900 billion COVID-response package and a $1.4 trillion appropriations bill to fund the government through Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, which ends on September 30. The Presi…
9 Landmark Cases in U.S. History that Protected the Rights of People with Disabilities | JD Supra
At the heart of the fight for disability rights is the belief that equitable access should be granted in all spaces where life exists. The Americans...