As someone with a disability, you probably take note of accessibility issues in your area. What works, what doesn’t, and what could use some improvements — chances are, you’re aware of all these issues. Something else you should be aware of is news related to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA has been in the news quite a bit lately. Here are some of the stories you should know:
Tag: Washington
ADA Accessibility and Your Right to Vote
With the 2016 Presidential election just months away, now is a good time to make sure your voting location will allow for ADA accessibility. Title II of the American with Disabilities Act requires state and local governments to ensure that people with disabilities have full access and equal opportunity to vote.
As You Meet: Government, City, and State Buildings
All government buildings are required to be accessible. The following are 10 types of government buildings where you should be on watch:
Americans With Disabilities Act Seeing Changes This Year
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is seeing some large changes this year. From new requirements in the…
Future Taxis To See Increased Accessibility For People With Disabilities
Even after the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1991, there have been persistent issues with accessibility…
U.N. treaty partially based on the Americans with Disabilities Act loses U.S. Support
Despite being supported by Republican leaders Bob Dole and John McCain, the Republican Party voted last month to…
Senate Rejects United Nations’ Version of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Last week the Senate voted against the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Countries…