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14 Dec 2022, 12:48 pm
He is a disability rights advocate with a passion for justice for the vulnerable members of his community. [read post]
14 Oct 2009, 1:23 pm
Each meeting will hold two sessions--one for advocates on disability and one for employers. [read post]
17 May 2023, 6:00 am
Environmental justice, an area in which issues of both race and disability are salient and affect one another, is one such context in which advocates have tried to use the ADA to challenge broader structural harm. [read post]
3 Mar 2023, 2:51 pm
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is suing a nonprofit providing programs for people with disabilities and others to build self-reliance through educational, therapeutic, and employment services for violating the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) by refusing to accommodate an employee with a degenerative hip impairment and instead fired her. [read post]
2 Jun 2017, 3:26 am
Since 1993, we have been a strong legal advocate of all those deservant of SSDI benefits. [read post]
1 Sep 2023, 10:15 am
Understanding Disability Discrimination Laws At the federal level, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the primary legislation that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination. [read post]
14 Apr 2023, 8:15 am
A knowledgeable and experienced legal advocate can help you assert those rights. [read post]
19 Nov 2014, 7:52 pm
Dep't of Educ., Reminder of Responsibility Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act July, 25 2000, available at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/disabharassltr.html (hereinafter DOE Reminder of Responsibilities Letter). [read post]
18 Apr 2024, 5:21 am
Advocating for Yourself: Adapting and Overcoming Be your own advocate: Don’t hesitate to ask for and accept help when needed, and speak up about your needs and preferences. [read post]
13 Jul 2023, 10:20 am
Familiarize yourself with the relevant federal and state laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. [read post]
9 Dec 2018, 11:38 am
Retrieved November 30, 2018, from https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2018/07/10/judge-electric-shocks-continue/25265/ ABLE Programs In Jeopardy, Disability Advocates Warn. (2018, June 28). [read post]
19 May 2023, 1:16 pm
” Voters with disabilities, like every American citizen, should have the same right and equal opportunity to vote. [read post]
24 Oct 2021, 9:05 pm
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) explicitly encourages private enforcement, albeit not to the degree that advocates of accessibility might prefer. [read post]
26 Aug 2016, 4:00 am
Advocates for the disable believe that the sooner municipality and school district websites are accessible to the disabled the better.The Department of Justice has posted information addressing such compliance with the ADA on the Internet at https://www.ada.gov/ [read post]
19 Feb 2024, 5:25 am
Moreover, advocating for increased funding for mesothelioma research and treatment holds the promise of improving prognoses and extending lives, potentially reducing the reliance on disability benefits in the long run. [read post]
28 Apr 2021, 2:36 pm
The onset date can also affect whether or not your claim is approved because you must be disabled, or expected to be disabled, for 12 months to qualify for disability benefits. [read post]
24 Apr 2007, 9:05 am
Finally, I advocate that Congress pass an ADA Restoration Act similar to the one proposed last fall. [read post]
7 May 2023, 9:05 pm
And Judy was not only a force of nature in politics: She was also skilled at bringing people together and mentoring many disability advocates. [read post]
7 Nov 2023, 3:30 am
Doron Dorfman, Disability as Metaphor in American Law, 170 Univ. [read post]
4 Feb 2009, 9:38 am
Another helpful resource for parents who want to get more involved is JFActivist, which is a blog on public policy by two groups: the American Association of People with Disabilities and Justice for All. [read post]
