Politics & Law
Facing Backlash, Census Scraps Overhaul Of Disability Questions
The U.S. Census Bureau says it will hold off on changes to the way it determines the number of Americans with disabilities that advocates warned could lead to a severe undercount.
One Of The Country’s First Elected Officials With Autism Wins Discrimination Case
After being open about having autism and being deaf during her run for office, Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez said she was repeatedly denied disability accommodations prompting a four-year legal battle.
FDA Expected To Reissue Ban On Shock Devices For Those With Disabilities
Federal regulators plan to issue a new ban on devices used to administer electric shocks on people with developmental disabilities more than two years after a previous effort was blocked in court.
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Man Accused Of Scamming People Buying Accessible Vehicles In $2.5 Million Scheme
A used car salesman stole more than $2.5 million from customers, including many seeking wheelchair-accessible vehicles, between 2019 and 2023, prosecutors say.
Census Weighs Overhaul Of Disability Questions
The U.S. Census Bureau says it received thousands of comments after proposing major changes to the way it counts the number of Americans with disabilities and is deciding whether to finalize the plan.
Lawmakers Want To End SSI Marriage Penalty For People With Developmental Disabilities
Under a bipartisan proposal in Congress, people with developmental disabilities would no longer sacrifice a key government benefit if they choose to get married.
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Mistrial Declared In Case Of Cop Who Fatally Shot Man with Disability At Costco
A mistrial was declared after a jury deadlocked in the case of a former police officer who shot and killed a man with a mental disability who was shopping at Costco with his parents.
Feds Move To Enforce Accessibility Standards For Medical Equipment
Doctor's offices often lack examination tables, weight scales and other diagnostic equipment that are accessible to people with disabilities. Now, the U.S. Department of Justice is trying to change that.
Six Flags Sued Over Disability Access Policy
Six Flags is facing allegations of discrimination, with a lawsuit contending that the system its parks and several others use to provide disability accommodations violates the ADA.
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Census Bureau’s Proposed Changes Threaten To Undercount People With Disabilities
The Census Bureau has proposed a major change that advocates say will reduce the number of people who are counted as having a disability by 40%, potentially affecting funding for programs and services.
Can Police Avoid Hurting Individuals With Autism? Cops Learn How
In trainings, advocates are urging law enforcement officers to approach those with autism based on their developmental age as opposed to their chronological one.
Settlement Will Send Millions To SSI Beneficiaries
More than 2 million Supplemental Security Income recipients, including many with disabilities, who had their benefits reduced or discontinued during the pandemic will see relief under a new settlement.