When a person with disabilities has been discriminated against, it is common for them to feel intimidated or afraid of pursuing action against the discriminator.
ADA Protection Against Retaliation
Category: Legal Issues
Are Inmates Entitled to Access Under the ADA?
Recently, two inmates in the Cook County Jail in Illinois filed separate federal lawsuits alleging the jail has not provided appropriate disabled access. Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protect the rights of inmates? Yes. In fact, the Supreme Court specifically ruled on June 15, 1998 that the ADA covers inmates in state prisons and local jails.
The ADA and Age Discrimination in Incarceration
We often get thought provoking and controversial questions here at ACCESS. Our most recent question is a prime…
ACCESS Advocates Partnership
We’re excited here at ACCESS as we move into the new year. Our goal for 2015 is to…
How To Create An ADA Compliant Community [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Summer Season Begins with Accessibility Lawsuit Over Hotels’ Pools
According to U.S. Census Bureau figures, more than 50 million Americans are living with a disability. Collectively, they are…
Winter Woes and the Americans with Disabilities Act
With many parts of the U.S. already hit with significant snowfall this winter, disability advocates can take some…