Alexis Alvarez of @LegalAidAtWork moderates panel w speakers @SylviaACLU & @losendan at @DRBALaw Biennial West Coast Civil Rights Conf. Panel discusses ways advocates can keep strongly advocating on behalf of students w disabilities despite a generally unsupportive admin/@usedgov
DRA & @DLCMA are excited to announce that Hulu will join the list of online streaming providers prioritizing accessibility, thanks to an agreement w/ our clients @acbnational & @ACBofMA. For more info, read our press release: https://t.co/dfhzeOtcxl (Image: a laptop & headphones)
As DRA prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, we’re diving into our archives and revisiting some of our hundreds of cases fighting for the rights of people with disabilities. #DRAturns25
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In 2014...
As a plaintiff in the lawsuit mentioned, we continue to be abhorred by the segregation taking place in our Georgia schools. Please take the time to read this illuminating article on #gnets Georgia’s Separate and Unequal Special-Education System https://t.co/RQlVm7lWYL
The Judge in our Portland curb ramp case granted final approval to the settlement negotiated with the City. The City is committed to installing or fixing 18,000 curb ramps over the next 12 years.
https://t.co/9mivDx0Gr3
The Arc and @justiceinaging are interested in speaking with people about their experiences with the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) failure to provide for reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in the context of continued benefits: https://t.co/cspwZAcxmi
Last month, The Arc participated in #amicus brief in Lacee L. case, arguing that #ADA applies to child welfare proceedings & people w/ ID can parent effectively when provided the supports they need to thrive. Thanks to @blsdcrc for their work on the brief. https://t.co/fz0QRdrRI8
A new #lawsuit says Riverside County’s probation officers threaten to prosecute kids for "pre-delinquent" behavior, including school discipline problems, mental health issues, poor academics, and family conflicts.
https://t.co/QhM1Lmm8GL
New Relman, Dane & Colfax litigation against Dallas Housing Authority for cancellation of Project Based Voucher program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: https://t.co/YkBjNgAmmt
NEW 1-page topic summaries of Judge Kavanaugh’s disability-related cases in Access to Health Care, Self-Determination, Employment Discrimination, Equal Educational Opportunities, Access to Justice & Voting Rights, & Agency Authority. Find all here: https://t.co/4orlwO43Pz #SCOTUS
Applications are now open for the 2019 AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awards! The Awards recognizes outstanding leaders with disabilities who exemplify leadership, advocacy, and dedication to the cross-disability community.
Apply by October 1, 2018.
https://t.co/bLuUynu6UC
Are you interested in our disability rights legal advocacy work? We are actively involved in disability rights impact litigation as plaintiff, counsel, and amicus. Sign up for our brand new Disability Docket newsletter and learn more about our legal work: https://t.co/4phuwnwG5P
Executive Director Ruthie-Marie Beckwith and Board President Ruby Moore present Sue Jamieson with TASH's Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Award #Olmstead