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LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case involving rights of students with disabilities

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Nation Oct 19

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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

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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

Actress Selma Blair, who announced several years ago that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, walks arm in arm with U.S. President Joe Biden as they arrive at an event to celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S. October 2, 2023. Photo by Leah Millis/REUTERS
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

A spider enemy in the Obsidian game "Grounded" with the "arachnophobia mode" turned on. Photo provided by Microsoft
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.

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Mar 06

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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