Maia Goodell

Civil rights lawyer at Vladeck, Raskin & Clark PC for people facing employment discrimination or disability discrimination

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As she recovered from a brain tumor that left her unable to walk or see, #artist Ellen Driscoll created a #selfportrait series powerfully depicting her experience w/ neurological + vision #disabilities. Now on display at @KingstonArtists + online here: https://t.co/HJzW1IL5zX.

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As a #veteran, I am deeply moved to see the dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC today. It’s so important that we honor and learn from the generations of native people who’ve served. https://t.co/7c5bV81JX4 #veteransday2022

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Workers w/ #disabilities disproportionately lost their jobs during #COVID. But do they have a case for reasonable #accommodation? Find out more in this @PractLawInst article by my colleague Anne L. Clark of Vladeck, Raskin & Clark: https://t.co/KOfgYB5MM8 #employmentlawyers

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#NYC Mayor #EricAdams is calling for more psychiatric beds. Maybe now is a good time to remember why large state institutions - Willowbrook in particular - were closed decades ago. Let's not go back. Find full #DisabilityJustice article here: https://t.co/iS0ZerrRJP
#mentalhealth

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Image description: Photo of rows of people sitting down at a town meeting in Cromwell, Connecticut.

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Not typical - as damages in #ADA cases are rare - but a reminder there are risks to fighting #civilrights laws. As my @DRBALaw colleague Michael Allen @relmanlaw put it: #housing #discrimination does not pay. Congrats to @RamchandaniTara + all involved. https://t.co/IzK7LvyNLI

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There's no magic pill for #mentalhealth + yet kids w/ #disabilities are often prescribed 1+ medications. This @NYTimes article shows how it's not working + why it might be creating a bigger crisis. We need to come together to find real care + solutions. https://t.co/DD3ltUvkot

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Today starts a new chapter. I'm rejoining Vladeck, Raskin & Clark as a partner. In addition to my work in #employmentlaw, I will help grow the firm's #disabilityrights & justice practice. Special thanks to Patricia Kakalec at @Kakalec_Law for her support over the past 2 years.

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Image description: A rendition of the U.S. Department of Justice seal. Headline reads “Uber Commits to Changes and Pays Millions to Resolve Justice Department Lawsuit for Overcharging People with Disabilities”.

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After violating the #ADA by charging discriminatory wait-time fees to people who needed a few more minutes getting into cars due to #disability, #Uber agrees to stop the practice and compensate 65,000+ riders who were affected. This is an important win. https://t.co/xH87mXqpyP

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Image description: An image of the cover of the disability justice primer titled “Skin, Tooth, and Bone: The Basis of Movement is Our People” by Sins Invalid.

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Sometimes I worry #disabilityjustice & similar movements can use terms that are hard to understand for other people, potential advocates. So I really appreciate @sinsinvalid's effort to create a glossary in #SkinToothandBone. Thanks for this resource. https://t.co/cev3OrpQ9V

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Looking forward to presenting at a workshop for @CID_NY about disability rights and accommodations in public housing in New York City (NYCHA), on Wednesday, August 11.

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There are a lot of comments about the planned Penn Station area redevelopment, but what are the accessibility plans? We brought this up months ago and we will continue to do so.

What do you want to see improved in the Penn Station area?

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Image description: Artist depiction of quote bubbles around drawings of different face parts. Headline reads: “‘Is That Ableist?’ Good Question”.

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Common words & phrases like “stupid”, “dumb” & “that’s crazy” are #ableist & disparaging to people w/ #disabilities. This @NYTimes article reminds me of how fortunate I am to have people in my life who’ve helped me understand & change my own language.
https://t.co/ekNc3uyKnS

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Image description: Two military members carry a shackled prisoner into Guantanamo. Headline reads, “The Secret Pentagon Photos of the First Prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.”

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As a #veteran & #humanrights advocate representing @NYCBarAssn's Military Affairs & Justice Committee, I attended early #Guantanamo hearings. Now as a #disabilityrights lawyer, I see these photos, some of disabled prisoners, through a whole new lens. https://t.co/FVyeFDAMOm

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On the #ADA anniversary, I always reflect on what it means for my work as a #disabilityrightslawyer. As lawyers, we should heed it & commit to broadening our understanding & compassion, which makes us better in serving the #disabled & nondisabled alike. https://t.co/c67AyKyqtD