Disability Rights and Advocacy, General
Disability discrimination is illegal. Often, however, the able-bodied general public (and employers and businesses) simply have no disability awareness. In other words, they don't realize laws are in place to protect you, and that failing to respect existing disability law can be extremely damaging to their organizations. Find out what to do about disability discrimination, how to raise disability awareness, and become an advocate for yourself and others in the disability community here.
Students with disabilities who are going to college should start preparing in high school. Use these tips for gathering documentation on your disability, transitioning smoothly, and obtaining accommodations in higher education.
Three laws regarding disability and education govern American children with special needs from kindergarten through college. See how the ADA, Section 504 and IDEA compare on key points.
Down syndrome activists are pushing for a variety of legislative reforms that would increase information, resources and funding for children with Down syndrome and their parents, including a bill increasing SSI, and other laws promoting disability...
The disability advocacy group, Feminist Response in Disability Activism (FRIDA), took to the streets of Alton, Ill. to protest the murder of a woman with cognitive disabilities by her housemates and caretakers.
Disability Advocacy Group Memorializes Murder Victim with Cognitive Disabilities
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Two Milkshakes, Please- Disability Discrimination at the Drive-Through
Karen Putz shares her story of being discriminated against at a fast-food drive through for being deaf. Even after Putz explained the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the drive thru employee...
Two Milkshakes, Please: Disability Discrimination at the Drive-Through, Part 2
Deaf mom Karen Putz details her experience at a Steak �n Shake drive-thru window where she was discriminated against because of her disability. She explores drive-thru window access across the nation...
The Amputee Coalition of America joins the fight against the two-year wait for Medicare benefits, specifically for amputees, who can suffer physical and emotion problems when their prostheses don't...
Prosthetic Parity Bill Introduced in the Senate
Prosthetic parity - a federal requirement that private insurance companies pay for prosthetic devices "on par" with the payment policies of programs like Medicare or Medicaid - may finally be here....
Disability Law: Exercise Your Right to Vote
For people with disabilities, it's important to understand their individual rights, especially when it comes to voting in any type of election. Learn more about ADA accessible voting locations, the...
Air Carrier Access Act Amended: Brings More Accessibility to Travelers with Disabilities
"From wheelchair storage space to the definition of ""prompt"" deplaning, amendments to the Air Carrier Access Act recently went into effect that will should improve your plane travel experience. "
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