News Articles
General ADA News
July 3, 2010: In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the ADA and in advocacy for AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) communication rights, a new song-with-lyrics video was released July 3, 2010 (Independence Day Eve) on YouTube. I'm a Yankee Doodle Advocate
June 17, 2010: New DOT Rule Extends Disability Protections to Passenger Ships and Boats
June 08, 2010: White House Launches Celebration Of 20th Anniversary Of Americans With Disabilities Act
ADA Title I - Employment
June 6, 2010: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced that it has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against global meat processor Tyson Foods, Inc.
June 3, 2010: EEOC Sues Haven Manor For Refusing To Accept Hearing-Impaired Certified Nursing Assistant
June 1, 2010: Accommodating People with Cognitive Disabilities in the Workplace
May 26, 2010: Making Recruiting Sites Accessible for All
May 13, 2010: US Labor Department Office of Disability Employment Policy announces National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme
April 25, 2010: Don't ignore worker's claim of depression
ADA Title II - Government Services and Public Transportation
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking public comment on proposed regulations to revise the Department’s ADA regulations, including its ADA Standards for Accessible Design. More information is available at: http://www.ada.gov/NPRM2008/ADAnprm08.htm.
July 16, 2010: Justice Department Resolves Lawsuit Alleging Disability Discrimination by Ventura County, California
June 26, 2010: Justice Department Reaches Comprehensive Settlement with National Owner of Gas Stations Resolving ADA Claims
May 25, 2010: Briefs Filed in Florida, Illinois and New Jersey to Support the Supreme Court’s Olmstead Decision
April 21, 2010: Park Would Allow Special Needs Children To Play, Too
ADA Title III - Public Accommodations
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking public comment on proposed regulations to revise the Department’s ADA regulations, including its ADA Standards for Accessible Design. More information is available at: http://www.ada.gov/NPRM2008/ADAnprm08.htm.
June 22, 2010: Disney Unveils First-of-its-Kind Outdoor Audio Description Technology for Guests with Disabilities
April 22, 2010: Civil Rights Division Pushes for Internet Accessibility
The US Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division has issued a new technical assistance publication titled "Access To Medical Care For Individuals With Mobility Disabilities."
The US Department of Justice, Office of Civil Rights and the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights have issued a joint letter regarding the use of electronic book readers
