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25 Apr 2013, 7:03 pm
Department of Justice filed a brief opposing a motion for preliminary injunction in Illinois League of Advocates for the Developmentally Disabled v. [read post]
9 Mar 2012, 9:33 am by Suzanne Ito
However, our rights and freedoms are only as strong as our conviction to use them and advocate for them. [read post]
12 Apr 2021, 9:06 pm by Lynn McDonough
L.C. that people with disabilities have a right to access community-based services. [read post]
17 Nov 2011, 4:00 am
Clearly certain actions will have to be taken to right the troubling economic ship. [read post]
11 Jul 2015, 9:02 am by Jim Gerl
  The federal regulations implementing IDEA provide that parties to due process hearings have a right to be accompanied by legal counsel and by individuals with special knowledge or training with respect to the problems of kids with disabilities "...except that whether parties have the right to be represented by non-attorneys at due process hearings is determined under State law. [read post]
13 Oct 2011, 7:45 am by Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Created by Congress in 1975, Disability Rights Texas (formerly Advocacy, Incorporated) is a federally-funded civil rights organization and part of a national network designated to protect, advocate, and investigate on the behalf of individuals with disabilities [read post]
25 Feb 2022, 11:51 pm by Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD
Tucker has litigated many cases concerning the rights of patients with terminal illness, including Glucksberg v WA, Quill v NY, Baxter v Montana, Bergman v Eden Medical Center, Hargett v Vitas, AIMS et al v DEA.Plaintiffs are also represented by leading disability rights litigator Cat Cabalo and civil rights litigator Adam Wolf of Peiffer Wolf. [read post]
31 Aug 2017, 5:41 am by PaperStreet Web Design
  Skilled Social Security disability attorneys are aggressive advocates for their clients, and their wealth of experience navigating various Social Security processes can help claimants obtain satisfactory results at every stage. [read post]
17 Dec 2008, 3:00 pm
" Thompson - joined by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and advocates for disabled persons, and senior advocates - made his announcement one day before the MTA votes on its 2009 budget, including the paratransit increase. [read post]
10 Jun 2024, 10:00 am by Ortiz Law Firm
Understanding the different types of adverse benefit determinations is critical for individuals involved in long-term disability claims to navigate the process and advocate for their rights to receive the benefits to which they are entitled to under their policy. [read post]
25 Jan 2023, 9:07 am by Greg Reed
Can Thyroid Disease Qualify for Disability Benefits? [read post]
28 Aug 2020, 8:52 am by Kristen Lee
Women with disabilities Historically, people with certain types of disabilities have been disenfranchised by state laws that explicitly denied the right to vote to people who were assumed to lack the “mental capacity” to vote. [read post]
11 Mar 2024, 12:06 pm by Harvey & Carpenter, Attorneys at Law
An attorney can help you understand your rights and ensure you receive fair compensation for your disability. [read post]
7 Dec 2017, 1:12 pm by Heather Cobun
Legislation to reduce use of restrictive housing in Maryland prisons is expected to be reintroduced in the 2018 General Assembly session because circumstances have not improved over the years the issue has been tracked, advocates said Thursday. [read post]
5 Nov 2007, 9:16 pm
Chevron, in which the Court (over vociferous protests from some disabled-rights advocates) unanimously ruled that an employer was not obliged to hire a disabled applicant who was at greater risk of injury and death than other workers, see Mar. 1-3, 2002 and links from there. [read post]
25 May 2011, 2:11 pm
Please take part in the IDEA National Survey project, a survey of whether the rights of students with disabilities and their parents are protected. [read post]
30 Jul 2016, 9:47 am by Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Glassman
While it might not be as obvious that disability advocates would weigh in on the gun control issues, there was no question that those who strongly defend the Second Amendment rights would be arguing against this. [read post]