Politics Apr 28 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case involving rights of students with disabilities By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Nation Oct 19 Lawsuit accuses Catholic schools in New Orleans of discriminating against students with disabilities A new class-action lawsuit claims that the Archdiocese of New Orleans asks illegal questions about students’ disabilities on its schools’ application forms. By Roby Chavez
Nation Oct 05 Watch 10:18 Advocates concerned about workers with disabilities earning below minimum wage Even with the low unemployment rate in the United States, the situation for people with disabilities is much tougher. Only about 20% of them have a job and some who do are paid less than the federal minimum wage. After… By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran, Sam Lane
Politics Oct 02 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on celebrating Americans with Disabilities Act Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair has helped Biden salute the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally… By News Desk
Arts May 11 Why developers are designing video games for accessibility Mainstream developers are leveling up – increasingly considering accessibility when designing their games, whether to accommodate a visual impairment, a motor control issue or an anxiety disorder. By Justin Stabley
Mar 21 Supreme Court unanimously rules for deaf student in education case By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously for a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education. The case is significant for other disabled students who allege they were failed by school officials. Continue reading
Mar 06 Watch 3:50 Remembering Judy Heumann’s lasting contributions to disability rights By Melissa Williams Judy Heumann, who has been called the “mother of the disability rights movement, has died at 75. Heumann, who lost her ability to walk at age 2 after contracting polio, lobbied for legislation that led to the federal Americans with… Continue watching
Mar 05 Judy Heumann, trailblazing disability rights advocate, dies at 75 By Brian P. D. Hannon, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press Judy Heumann, a renowned activist who helped secure legislation protecting the rights of disabled people, has died at age 75. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 6:19 Americans with disabilities fight for access as states enforce restrictive voting laws Americans with disabilities say state efforts to tighten voting laws are making it harder for eligible voters like them to cast their ballots. The debate recently played out in Wisconsin after voters there sued, prompting a federal judge to order… Continue watching
Jul 26 Biden celebrates the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act By News Desk and Associated Press President Joe Biden celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Tuesday while still maintaining isolation due to his COVID-19 diagnosis. Continue reading