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In 1990, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, a civil rights law introduced by former Iowa Senator Tom Harkin. In this program, Mr. Harkin explored the history of laws that…

Robert VerBruggen talked about his recent National Review article, “Redefining Disability,” on the need to redefine the disability program. This program is part of a “Washington Journal”…

Julia Bascom and Allison Ratto talked about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). April is Autism Awareness Month.

The U.S. House debated a bill that would reform the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) litigation process and provide education to state and local governments as well as property owners…

Witnesses testified at a hearing on funding for Down syndrome research. Representatives Pete Sessions (R-TX) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) testified about their personal experiences raising…

The Social Security Administration’s acting chief of staff as well as several career disability claims professionals testified at a hearing on issues of Social Security disability benefits…

Food 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…

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights commemorated the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a report on the ADA’s history and the work that remains.

Panelists 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…

The 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 1975…

Governor Jack Markell (D-DE) and House Speaker Paul Ryan’s chief of staff Dave Hoppe were honored for efforts to help employ people with disabilities. “2016 Best in Public Service Awards”…

Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA) outlined ways the disabled community and advocacy organizations can engage with lawmakers to get their issues addressed in Congress. After Representative Sherman’s…

Experts talked about how campaigns and organizations can put together events that are accessible for people with disability. “Don’t Forget People with Disabilities: Ensuring Events are ADA…

Following opening remarks from Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, Philip PauliIn and Lauren Appelbaum outlined the challenges voters with disabilities face, in particular participating in rallies, going to the polls…

RespectAbility fellows talked about their experiences in interviewing presidential candidates about disability issues. The panelists also responded to questions from audience members. “Empowering…

Ted Jackson gave the keynote address at a RespectAbilityUSA forum on steps campaigns, candidates, and elected officials can take to reach out to voters with disabilities in the 2016…

Panelists talked about ways to make electronic information more accessible to people with disability. “Reaching All Voters by Making Electronic Communications Accessible” was part of a…

The House Small Business Committee held a hearing to consider the role small businesses play in employing people with disabilities and disorders, and heard about the experiences of those…

Science, business, and technology pioneers gathered at the Washington Post Transformers Summit to discuss advances that were driving dramatic change in fields such as artificial…

A House subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee held a hearing on proposed changes to the American With Disabilities Act to address the issue of lawsuits against retail stores, rental…