Politics & Law
Feds To Spend $1.7B To Make Rail Stations Accessible
A massive federal program is set to make hundreds of old subway and commuter rail stations accessible to people with disabilities by retrofitting sites that predate the ADA.
Medicaid Expanding Offerings For Kids With Severe Needs
Federal Medicaid officials are issuing new guidance aimed at making it easier for children with complex medical conditions like severe autism and cerebral palsy to access the care they need.
On ADA Anniversary, Republican Lawmakers Mock Disability Accommodation
An effort by Vice President Kamala Harris to be accommodating toward people with disabilities is sparking backlash from Republicans.
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Justice Department Sues Cubs For ADA Violations
A $1 billion renovation to one of the most famous venues in baseball failed to make the stadium "appropriately accessible" to people with disabilities, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
After Institutionalizing Son, Mom Fights To Bring Him Home
While many youths are living inside hospitals waiting for psychiatric beds, hospitals have also become a warehouse for those whose families are struggling to access supports so they can go home.
Biden Administration Warns Schools About Disciplining Students With Disabilities
With new guidance, the U.S. Department of Education is putting schools on notice that they need to rethink the way they are disciplining students with disabilities.
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Uber To Pay Millions To Settle Claims Of Overcharging People With Disabilities
Uber will make changes and pay millions to settle a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit alleging that the ride-sharing service illegally overcharged people with disabilities for years.
Future Of Major Services Provider In Doubt
As a state seeks to revoke the license of a large provider, many with disabilities are unsure whether to wait for a final determination or find other care at a time when options are scarce.
Most States Repeatedly Fail To Meet Special Ed Responsibilities, Education Department Finds
More than half of states have failed to meet their obligations to students with disabilities under IDEA for at least the last two years, federal officials say.
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EEOC: Hobby Lobby Wouldn’t Let Worker Use Service Dog, Then Fired Her
A Hobby Lobby clerk was fired after being denied the assistance of her service dog. Now the EEOC has filed a lawsuit against the national retailer alleging the company violated the ADA.
In First, Feds Issue ‘Bill Of Rights’ For Airline Passengers With Disabilities
The Biden administration is introducing a first-ever "bill of rights" aimed at helping ensure people with disabilities have a smoother experience when flying.
Justice Department Says State Over-Institutionalizing Kids With Disabilities
Federal investigators say one state is violating the ADA by keeping children with disabilities in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment facilities and even a juvenile detention facility.