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A Crucial Moment for Persons with Disabilities: The Right to Community Inclusion vs. Institutionalization

The Inter-American Court on Human Rights (IACtHR) will hear arguments in a potentially transformative disability rights case for Guatemala, the Americas, and the world. The post A...

Analysis: Rights for People With Disabilities Are Under Attack, but California Can Protect Them

An analysis argues California should strengthen state protections for people with disabilities as federal enforcement of community-living rights shifts. The post Analysis: Rights f...

Q&A: Marsh Naidoo on Disability Rights for Rural Families 

Mexico: Delay in Legal Reform Harms People With Disabilities

Click to expand Image A dog and a woman with a disability outside the Supreme Court of J...

Second Look Laws and Disability-Inclusive Sentence Review

The Sentencing Project urges disability-inclusive second look laws so courts can review extreme sentences of people whose disabilities shaped their case

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It is almost like he doesn't want to see any disabled people! Why else would he cut funding and remove anything about the disabled?Trump administration reverses stance on integrati...

Alternative To Guardianship Promises More Independence. Critics See Risks

For adults with developmental disabilities who need help navigating major decisions, the legal options present a stark choice: retain full control or guardianship. But some states...

Analysis: Children With Disabilities Have a Right to Health Services in School. Here’s a Guide

A guide explains how families can secure nursing and health services that help children with disabilities safely access public education. The post Analysis: Children With Disabilit...

Trump Administration Gets OK To Scale Back Disability Protections

The government will do away with rules requiring that people with disabilities be served in the community under a settlement with a handful of states that advocates say sidesteps d...

New Radio Station Spotlights Artists With Disabilities

A first-of-its-kind radio station dedicated to showcasing the work of people with disabilities is making its debut. The post New Radio Station Spotlights Artists With Disabilities...

Disability Accommodations "That Fundamentally Change Court Proceedings, Could Alter the Court's Substantive Decisions,"...

"or affect any other parties' due process rights ... are not reasonable."

Dane County Circuit Court: Disability Rights Wisconsin et al vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission et al

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Advocates Say Ballot Question Could Right Past Wrong On Voting

A state constitutional amendment would require an extra step before taking away the right to vote for people with disabilities who are placed under guardianships. The post Advocate...

Amid Push To Expand Voting Opportunities For People With Disabilities, Not Everyone Is Happy

An effort to ensure that adults with disabilities who live in state institutions are able to vote is prompting concerns that some people could be manipulated. The post Amid Push To...

Mentorship for youth with disabilities should be a right, not a matter of chance

A RAMP mentor and participant show how disability-informed mentorship builds trust, skills and belonging for youth who need it most. The post Mentorship for youth with disabilities...

It May Be Just a Theoretical Right to Serve on a Jury, But a Person with a Disability Has a Real Right to Serve on a Gra...

Baseball playoffs are here as is the start of the NFL season. Good luck to all of your teams. Two of my three baseball teams (Braves and White Sox), made it to the second round. We...

Waymo’s Nevada Rollout Violates Accessibility Law, Disability Activist Claims

The company says it plans to comply, but true equality is years away.

Are New Disability Accommodation Rules for Airlines Coming?

For travelers who rely on wheelchairs or scooters, air travel has too often involved damaged equipment, unsafe transfers, and a loss of independence. New federal requirements aim t...

Program Aims To Prevent Deadly Police Encounters With People With Disabilities

Research suggests people with disabilities are disproportionately represented in police use-of-force encounters. A program is helping both groups learn to safely interact with one...

Ranking Weighs Nation’s Best Cities For People With Disabilities

A new ranking factoring everything from accessibility to the quality of disability services is highlighting the best places to live for people with disabilities. The post Ranking W...

How A Cop Drawing His Gun Led To Safeguards For Drivers With Disabilities

Following a near tragedy, police in one state will be able to run a driver's license plate to find out if they have a disability that may prevent them from responding to an officer...

Legal Aspects of Accessibility

Understanding the legal requirements for accessibility is essential for anyone building digital products and services. Accessibility legislation exists worldwide, and failure to co...

Turning 18 with a Developmental Disability

Turning eighteen significantly changes legal rights for children with a developmental disability. Discover what this means for families. The post Turning 18 with a Developmental Di...

Trump administration reverses stance on integration of people with disabilities

Disability rights advocates are angered by the latest reversal but are rallying behind proposed legislation and working with states to strengthen protections for community integrat...