Politics & Law
ADA Suits Increasingly Target Websites
Lawsuits filed against three large companies this month alleging that their websites violate the ADA are part of a growing wave of claims targeting everyone from Kmart to Netflix.
Service Dog Company Accused Of Scamming Customers
A company is under investigation for allegedly selling animals that are poorly and improperly trained, including some that lack the temperament to be service dogs.
Medicaid Home And Community-Based Services Face New Threat
Disability advocates are decrying a renewed drive to overhaul the nation's health care system that they say would fundamentally alter Medicaid and jeopardize home and community-based services.
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DeVos: Minimum Progress For Kids With Disabilities ‘Preposterous’
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is calling on the nation's public schools to work with parents to better serve students with special needs.
States Get Guidance On ABLE Accounts, Medicaid Eligibility
As a new kind of account allowing people with disabilities to save money becomes more available, federal officials say there are big implications for Medicaid.
EEOC: Man With Autism Harassed, Assaulted By Boss
A man with autism who washed dishes at a Golden Corral restaurant was harassed by his boss before being sexually assaulted on the job, according to a U.S. government lawsuit.
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Fate Of Teen With Disability In Limbo As Mom Faces Deportation
Time is running short for a mother who's facing deportation, which would bring an uncertain future for her teenage son with a disability.
Court Weighs Justice Department Role In ADA Enforcement
A federal lawsuit alleging illegal segregation of students with disabilities is on hold while a separate case challenges the Justice Department's right to bring suits under the ADA.
Feds Clarify New Rule For Special Needs Trusts
Special needs trusts have a new level of flexibility and federal officials are working to ensure that state Medicaid directors understand the implications.
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Disability Suits Fuel Rise In Civil Rights Claims Against Schools
Civil rights lawsuits against schools are on track to double compared to four years ago thanks in large part to disability-related claims, according to a new review of federal court filings.
Feds Take Aim At Inaccessible Housing
Millions in federal housing dollars went toward projects that skirted accessibility requirements, with sinks, doorways and other features that weren't disability-friendly, prosecutors say.
Schools Accused Of Denying Special Education Services
The nation's largest school district is being accused of failing to provide speech therapy, occupational therapy and other legally-mandated services to students with disabilities.