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.
Voters With Disabilities Face New Ballot Restrictions Ahead Of Midterms
Around the country, new voting restrictions have complicated an already difficult process for voters with disabilities — a diverse community with differing physical, sensory and cognitive abilities. The post Voters…
Vietnam: Association to Enhance Support for Persons with Disabilities
The 6th national congress of the Association for the Support of Vietnamese Handicapped and Orphans (ASVHO), for the 2022 – 2027 tenure, wrapped up on April 26. The event in…
Disability Advocates Press Biden On Supreme Court Pick
As President Joe Biden decides who he will nominate to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, advocates say it’s paramount that he select a justice who is committed to protecting…
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.
Turning Paralympians into ‘superhumans’ is no help to disabled people | Penny Pepper | The Guardian
The Houses of Parliament form a fine Gothic building, but every time I have cause to visit I’m not overawed. This time, as part of a Rights Not Games week…
An initiative aims to include people with disabilities more – The Times Hub
News An initiative aims to include people with disabilities more ByNatasha Kumar Sep 15, 2021 September 15, 2021 by archyde © KEYSTONE/GAETAN BALLY People with disabilities called on Wednesday in…
On ADA Anniversary, Biden Recommits To Disability Rights
President Joe Biden used a White House ceremony marking the anniversary of the ADA to push his plans to spend billions on home and community-based services and end subminimum wage.…
Advocates want change to allow blind people to vote by mail
… and visually-impaired residents are asking state officials to let them vote by mail independently, using assistive technology for absentee ballots.
Absentee Ballot Applications Are Not Accessible to Voters With Disabilities in 43 States
The company has made accessible versions of the applications available on its website, and Deque staff has reached out to election officials in all the …