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    Government Study: Schools Get Creative but Struggle to Fulfill IEPs During Shutdowns

    The COVID-19 pandemic and school shutdowns have created new challenges for nearly all educators and students, and...

    Education 3 min read

    Landmark Settlement Between DOJ and Massachusetts DCF Requires Changes to State Agency's Discriminatory Practices Against Parents with Disabilities

    One of the worst fears faced by some parents with disabilities is that their children may be taken away by...
    Legal 3 min read

    President-Elect Biden Mentioning Disability in His Victory Speech Shouldn't Be a Big Deal, But It Is

    Just to be mentioned, named, explicitly by the word "disability" was enough to trigger an outpouring of response...
    Government 4 min read

    Why Portland Bureau of Transportation Seeks Input from People with Disabilities in ADA Title II Public Right of Way Transition Plan

    This summer, the country celebrated the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
    Physical Accessibility 3 min read

    Who Enforces the ADA? It Depends

    There is a common misconception that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an all-encompassing office that...
    Legal 3 min read

    CDC Study Pegs Adult Autism Rate at 2.21%, but with Caveats

    A group of researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the first estimate of the...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    Politics and People With Disabilities in the U.S.

    Politics in the United States are usually characterized by the differences between the Democrat and Republican...
    Physical Accessibility 2 min read
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    Who Enforces the ADA? It Depends

    There is a common misconception that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an all-encompassing office that anyone who is facing a violation...

    Legal 3 min read

    What Is an ADA Coordinator?

    An ADA Coordinator facilitates compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II regulations and...
    Legal 2 min read

    New York Bill Passed Extending Time for Students with IEPs To Complete Schooling

    Legislation has been passed that entitles special education students in New York State that are aging out of...
    Education 2 min read

    A Third Through 2021, Here Are the Developments in Disability Law and Regulation to Watch

    It is perhaps fitting that having recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the 1990 passage of the Americans...
    Legal 3 min read

    What Does the Accessible Canada Act Mean for Canadians?

    Canada has a history when it comes to disability advocacy that is broadly credited to organizing that occurred in...
    Legal 3 min read

    Politics and People With Disabilities in the U.S.

    Politics in the United States are usually characterized by the differences between the Democrat and Republican...
    Physical Accessibility 2 min read

    Cybersecurity Internships for Neurodiverse Individuals at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

    Adults on the autism spectrum are too-often un- or underemployed. A new hiring initiative from the National...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    Landmark Settlement Between DOJ and Massachusetts DCF Requires Changes to State Agency's Discriminatory Practices Against Parents with Disabilities

    One of the worst fears faced by some parents with disabilities is that their children may be taken away by...
    Legal 3 min read

    Proposed Colorado Bill Would Add Symbol To State IDs To Indicate Disabilities

    Many people have disabilities that are not visible, such as autism, deafness, and ADHD, and if law enforcement...
    Legal 5 min read

    41,000 Individuals with Disabilities Receive Student Loan Forgiveness, 190,000 Receive Income Verification Waiver

    Individuals with disabilities that have student debt may be in luck. On March 29, 2021, due to the COVID-19...
    Education 2 min read