Bob Dole Was a ‘Linchpin’ in Passing the Americans With Disabilities Act
As a senator with a disability, Mr. Dole, who died this week, used his bipartisan influence to support a landmark law that held deep personal significance.
Senators Back FDA On Electric Shock Device Ban
A group of senators is urging the FDA to keep up the fight after a federal court overturned the agency’s ban on devices used to administer electric shocks on people…
Discord Digital Accessibiity Settlement Agreement
Posted here is the digital accessibility settlement agreement that communications company Discord reached with the American Council of the Blind. The agreement is designed to ensure that Discord’s public-facing website
Federal Jobs Program Moves To End Subminimum Wage
A massive program that puts people with disabilities to work through federal government contracts across the country plans to no longer allow workers to be paid less than minimum wage.…
Disability Advocates Call on Ford Government Not to Endanger People with Disabilities and Others By Allowing Robots on Public Sidewalks
Disability Advocates Call on Ford Government Not to Endanger People with Disabilities and Others By Allowing Robots on Public Sidewalks October 20, 2021 Greg Thomson Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities…
Disability and Civil Rights Advocates Sound Alarm Over Voting Rights Restrictions
It has always been hard to vote in Texas for many wheelchair users, but Toby Cole fears it’s about to get even harder. On Sept. 7 Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Shaping an Accessible World One Policy at a Time – New Mobility
Share Advocacy Shaping an Accessible World One Policy at a Time October 1, 2021 Seth McBride Share During the Roll on Capitol Hill, wheelchair users take over the streets of…
Senator Wants To Increase SSI Benefits That Haven’t Been Updated In Decades
With a hearing this week, one senator is pushing for major changes to the long-overlooked Supplemental Security Income program’s modest benefits and low asset limits. The post Senator Wants To…
Cuts to Biden’s Spending Bill Shouldn’t Harm Disabled Americans
Proposed cuts to President Biden’s spending bill would hurt disabled and older Americans who have supported progressive agendas for decades.
Congress May Halve Biden’s $400 Billion Plan To Boost Disability Services
President Joe Biden proposed a massive $400 billion investment in Medicaid home and community-based services earlier this year, but now Congress is considering less than half that amount. The post…