Hearing on Legal Guardianships of the Elderly
The Senate Aging Committee held a hearing to examine guardianships ordered by a court, like the one once imposed on pop singer Britney Spears. According to reports, there were approximately …
746 viewsThe Senate Aging Committee held a hearing to examine guardianships ordered by a court, like the one once imposed on pop singer Britney Spears. According to reports, there were approximately …
746 viewsThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Acheson Hotels v. Laufer, a case on public accommodations for the Americans With Disabilities Act.
1,509 viewsAs a part of Disability Pride Month, President Biden spoke about the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). He also highlighted what his administration has done and will co…
1,236 viewsJustice Department officials discussed disability rights and the criminal justice system at an event commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Topics i…
825 viewsRep. Jim Langevin (D-RI), the first quadriplegic member of Congress, testified at a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation hearing on air travel accessibility for d…
551 viewsThe House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion convened a hearing with a panel of disability rights advocates to examine inequities in the financial system fo…
448 viewsTom Foley, executive director of the National Disability Institute, discussed the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and challenges that remain for disabled Americans.
341 viewsPresident Biden and Vice President Harris marked the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The legislation signed into law on July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. …
4,177 viewsVice President Harris met with disabilities advocates to discuss voting rights.
428 viewsNic Novicki, an actor and founder and director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, talked about the 2020 entries and the winning films. The winning films came from three categories…
747 viewsDisability rights attorney Haben Girma, a Harvard Law School graduate who has been deafblind since birth, talked about navigating in a sighted, hearing world. This program was part of the 20…
326 viewsDisability rights attorney Haben Girma, a Harvard Law School graduate who has been deafblind since birth, talked about navigating through a sighted, hearing world. She is the author of Haben…
1,859 viewsNadina LaSpina, who contracted polio as a baby, talked about her book, Such a Pretty Girl: A Story of Struggle, Empowerment, and Disability Pride, on growing up with a disability and becomin…
639 viewsThe Center for American Progress held a discussion to assess the economic challenges and opportunities for workers with disabilities. Following their discussion, panelists answered questions…
309 viewsPolicy advocates talked about Trump administration’s policies in areas affecting transgender military service, people with disabilities and the criminal justice system. Sixth Circuit Court o…
527 viewsThe National Association of Secretaries of State held a series of conversations about voter outreach efforts. This portion of the forum featured a panel discussion about voting registration …
240 viewsFood Network Channel Host and Author Marc Summers was among the speakers at the RespectAbility USA forum on equality for people with disabilities. Mr. Summers talked about his challenges as …
574 viewsPanelists from media outlets and disability advocacy groups spoke at the RespectAbility USA forum on equality for hiring people with disabilities in the entertainment industry. During the af…
649 viewsThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, which concerns the level of support public schools are required to give students with disabilities. In 1…
2,565 viewsThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools, a case concerning whether a disabled girl who was prevented from using her service dog, Wonder, in school could su…
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