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U.S. Supreme Court building is seen as justices released their financial disclosure reports in Washington

Nation Oct 04

LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case that could make it harder to sue hotels over disability access

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Politics Sep 28

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Americans with Disabilities Act and "Disability Pride Month," in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 28, 2022. Photo by Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS
WATCH: President Biden celebrates Disability Pride Month at the White House

The president said despite the advances in the 30 years since ADA was passed, disabled Americans still face an uphill battle when it comes to employment and wage equality.

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Health Aug 27

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How airports can make travel more accessible for flyers with disabilities

A recent report from the Department of Transportation showed that complaints from flyers with disabilities have more than doubled since before the pandemic, leading the department to announce a "Bill of Rights" to help people understand their protections under federal…

By Megan Thompson

Health Jul 27

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2 disability rights activists on the power of the ADA — and where it falls short

On the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act, we consider how this legislation changed the lives of people with mental or physical impairments -- and where it falls short. Civil rights activist Judy Heumann, previously a special…

Arts Jul 27

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Artists with disabilities celebrate 30 years of the ADA

During this anniversary week for the Americans with Disabilities Act, we take a moment to highlight the talents and contributions of artists, performers and writers with disabilities. Their work was featured in a special ceremony marking the moment, called “ADA…

Jul 26

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30 years after ADA, inaccessibility persists for the disabled

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On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we look at what the landmark civil rights law, which guarantees equal access to public resources and employment to disabled people has achieved and how much work remains. Dr. Oluwaferanmi…

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Aug 07

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Limited Funds, Lingering Bias Has Delayed States’ ADA Compliance

Limited Funds, Lingering Bias Has Delayed States' ADA Compliance…

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Feb 20

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Extended Interview with Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Sotomayor: "Every day we live our life, we make a choice"…

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Jul 26

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At ADA Anniversary, Disabled Workers Still Struggle More with Unemployment

At ADA Anniversary, Disabled Workers Still Struggle More with Unemployment…

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Jul 26

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20 Years After ADA, Accessibility Remains ‘An Evolutionary Process’

Twenty years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted, the effects can be seen across the country in curb cuts, lifts on buses and so on. Judy Woodruff speaks with Andrew Imparato of the American Association of People with…

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