The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Disability Rights have agreed to a plan aimed at providing more people with disabilities the […]
New study of America’s transportation systems: Accessible streets for the disability community
New Study: Accessible Streetscapes for Disability Communities The new survey, developed in partnership with Smart Growth America, the International Parking & Mobility Institute, and the Disability Rights Education […]
Voting Barriers Faced by Americans with Disabilities
Free and fair elections depend on all voters having the ability to express their opinion. Unfortunately, voters with disabilities often face a variety of disproportionately burdensome barriers, from […]
New state office building serves as hub for breaking down barriers for Coloradans with disabilities • Colorado Newsline
With eight months left in his term as a Colorado legislator, Rep. David Ortiz wants to ensure that disability rights advocacy continues after he leaves Capitol Hill. “Disability […]
Global Human Rights Activist Wins Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship
Global Human Rights Activist Wins Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship June 4, 2024 Rebecca Melnitsky President Richard Lewis and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship recipient Kristen Popham; The […]
FSSA creates waiting list for elderly and disabled exemptions; advocates worry it will create barriers to care
Indiana residents with disabilities and others who want to retire in the places they love may find it more difficult to get essential Medicaid waiver services. The […]
ARK Fights for Rights of Homeless People with Disabilities in Landmark Supreme Court Case
The Arc joined law enforcement, faith-based organizations, medical experts, legal experts, academic leaders, advocates and members of Congress in filing an amicus brief calling for an end to […]
Harvard researchers say climate change planning and responses must include people with disabilities – Harvard Law School
A new paper from the Harvard Law School Disability Project says people with disabilities need to be included in climate change planning, policies, and response and efforts to […]
UN agency urges UK to end detention of disabled people
The UN human rights body criticised the UK government for the “involuntary and forcible treatment and detention” of people with disabilities both inside and outside hospitals, and called […]
Disability rights group urges Portland schools to preserve special education positions amid budget cuts • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Portland Public Schools, Oregon’s largest school district, will have to cut $30 million from its budget next fiscal year, and officials have suggested they may cut special education […]