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The ADA protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination, just as other civil rights laws safeguard against discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. (Adobe Stock)
For Pennsylvanians with disabilities, there may be unexpected side effects to ending so-called Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility policies. President Donald Trump has opted to eliminate ...
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs bill to eliminate practice of underpaying disabled people
On Tuesday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed House Bill 793 into law, a bill to end the practice of paying people with disabilities subminimum wage.
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Poll accessibility could mean 60 million more voters
In Michigan and across the country, nearly 25% of the population encounters challenges in voting and accessing the polls. The Carter Center and Detroit Disability Power audited 261 polling locations ...
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Missourians segregated due to disability may have discrimination claims
In Missouri and around the country, people with disabilities are living in institutions who could successfully live in the community with the right support. According to the 1990 Americans with ...
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ADA, court ruling protect disabled Missourians’ right to integrated living
Many Missourians with developmental and intellectual disabilities live successfully in the community, and disability advocates stress this is their right under the 1990 Americans with Disabilities ...
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BLEEDING HEARTLAND: Six ways the GOP budget shortchanged Iowans with disabilities
The biggest stories of the Iowa legislature’s 2023 session are well known. Before adjourning for the year on May 4, historically large Republican majorities in the Iowa House and Senate gave ...
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Voting for people with visual impairments could get easier in Illinois
A proposed measure in Illinois aims to improve access to the ballot for visually impaired voters. Senate Bill 682, introduced by Sen. Julie Morrison, D-Lake Forest, would permit people who are ...
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