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DE Talk: Disability Education & Accessibility: Overcoming the Digital Divide
[WEBINAR] Creating an Accessible City
Accessibility Concerns for Disabled Condo Owners
Action Required by California Commercial Landlords: New California Law Goes Into Effect July 1, 2013, Requiring Accessibility Disclosures in Commercial Leases
To honor the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), on July 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) signed a long-awaited final rule to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for...more
On February 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released an advance copy of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs.”...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Recent guidance from the EEOC on federal agencies’ disability accommodation obligations contain insights for private employers as well....more
Self-appointed “testers” need to establish their legal right to sue under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) by showing a concrete and particularized injury, Jackson Lewis attorneys wrote in an amicus brief submitted...more
It is not hard to see the impact the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) has on the layout of American sports and entertainment venues. Wide ramps, dedicated seating areas, and special elevators have all become...more
In December 2013, The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) became law, with the goal of making meaningful strides in accessibility by 2023. The AMA seeks to remove barriers to accessibility in the lives of all Manitobans,...more
On February 4, 2022, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel opined that the Americans with Disabilities Act (the "ADA") requires public bodies to afford an individual with a disability a reasonable accommodation to participate...more
For Virginia community associations, requests for accessible parking to accommodate a disability come in many forms. Requests range from asking for a designated handicap parking space to a parking space closer to one’s...more
The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more
In the midst of the holiday season, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the country continue to rise rapidly. Although protecting the public from COVID-19 is paramount, policies that restrict visitor access in...more
When hitting a roadblock, Janet Fiore’s motto is always, “We can figure this out,” and that’s precisely what she did in the realm of disability education. Having a fear of getting it wrong or trying to figure out where to...more
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance is something colleges and universities have been dealing with for a long time when it comes to physical accommodations. Increasingly, however, online accessibility is a concern...more
From environmental concerns to accessibility in online shopping and the seemingly never-ending battle against counterfeiting, retail issues are making news—and presenting legal challenges to the industry. In this issue, we...more
With the posting of 2019 CSAL notices possibly imminent, government contractors should prepare for the fact that a portion (approximately 500 out of 3,500 total) of the OFCCP’s FY 2019 compliance evaluations will be Section...more
Over the past 20 years, the number of individuals with disabilities in the workforce has increased due in part to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Contemporary technological developments could help increase this...more
As most of our readers know, companies that are federal contractors and subcontractors are subject to new rules (which became effective on March 24, 2014) with respect to individuals with disabilities. The new rules amended...more
Published Case Provides Blueprint for Viable Alternative Seating - The Ninth Circuit has ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act does not require a public entity to structurally alter existing bleacher seating...more
It's December, and human resources professionals and law departments are reflecting on the issues addressed in 2013 and giving thanks for incident-free holiday parties. But the big question is this: What issues should get...more