This program will discuss the applicability of the ADA (and other disability rights laws) to companies in the sharing economy (i.e., Uber, AirBnB, etc.) and provide an overview of accessibility issues ...

A disabled Orange County tenant waited months for a parking accommodation that was “approved” but never implemented. During the delay, she fell repeatedly and suffered harm. This story exposes how ...

BATON ROUGE, La. - National, state and local elections are just around the corner, but for individuals with disabilities, getting to the polls and casting a ballot could be more difficult than ever.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as a disability if it affects an individual’s ability to do essential daily activities, such as work. OCD is a ...

Disability rights advocates are set to hold a rally at the Capitol in Jefferson City Wednesday for the 25th annual Disability ...

Nearly 40 years ago, disability advocates struck a deal with Republican lawmakers, who agreed to give their votes in exchange for excluding trans people from landmark federal disability protections.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached an agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Human Services to enforce federal disability rights ...

Disability-rights advocates are challenging a new state law allowing pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, alleging the measure violates federal protections. The ...