Investigation underway after AI tool may have misinterpreted a child's disability as parental neglect
US Published March 16, 2023 1:59pm EDT Investigation underway after AI tool may have misinterpreted a child’s disability as parental neglect An algorithm tool flagged a PA family whose child…
Judy Heumann, Who Led the Fight for Disability Rights, Dies at 75
She successfully battled to become a teacher and went on to help bring about a revolution in the government’s treatment of the disabled.
Senators Want Disability Complaints Against Airlines Made Public
As airlines face more disability-related complaints, new legislation would ensure that the public knows about the problems travelers with disabilities are encountering and how they’re resolved. The post Senators Want…
The Daily — Impacts of COVID-19 on persons with disabilities
The Daily | Search The Daily Search website Search In the news Indicators Releases by subject Special interest Release schedule Information Impacts of COVID-19 on persons with disabilities Text - Selected…
Deja Vu All Over Again? DOJ Announces Intent to Adopt Web Accessibility Regulations for State and Local Governments
The ancient Greek story of Sisyphus tells of a doomed King sentenced forever to push a boulder uphill, only to witness it tumble down again just as he reaches the
Transportation Dept. Opens Program to Make Public Transit Accessible
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#ADA32: The ADA has applied to digital for decades
Recently I had the opportunity to ask an audience the first words that came to mind when I said “law in the digital accessibility space.” I heard what I often
Uber settles lawsuit with DOJ over alleged disability violations – Axios
“People with disabilities should not be made to feel like second-class citizens or punished because of their disability.”
Uber Agrees to Pay Disabled Riders to Settle Federal Lawsuit
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New Taxi Accessibility Legislation in the UK to Focus on Inclusive Transportation Experience for Persons with Disabilities in England, Scotland and Wales
New Taxi Accessibility Legislation in the UK to Focus on Inclusive Transportation Experience for Persons with Disabilities in England, Scotland and Wales Europe, Transportation, July 11 2022 New laws will…