Federal Judge rules in favor of parents in mask lawsuit
Department of Transportation to Hold Public Meeting on Air Travel by Persons Who Use Wheelchairs
Parents of disabled students sue Virginia Governor
Sign Language Classes–Fall 2022 CANCELED
Bennett’s Village
DOJ settles discrimination claims against 19 business owners
Additional Protections for Workers with Disabilities in Virginia
The Safety Net Program Congress Forgot
IRC office hours from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm due to rise in COVID cases
Email Ballots with Screen Reader Technology Available to Charlottesville Absentee Voters with Disabilities
Federal Judge rules in favor of parents in mask lawsuit
Mar 24 2022
Virginia state officials will not be allowed to prevent or limit 10 school divisions from considering mask requirements as an accommodation for some students with disabilities, under a federal injunction. Read More
Department of Transportation to Hold Public Meeting on Air Travel by Persons Who Use Wheelchairs
Mar 17 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING REGARDING AIR TRAVEL
Sign Language Classes–Fall 2022 CANCELED
Jan 14 2022
All Sign Language Classes are canceled until further notice. We apologize for
the inconvenience.
Bennett’s Village
Aug 7 2021
Bennett’s Village is an organization dedicated to make the world a more inclusive place for ALL to play. Read More
DOJ settles discrimination claims against 19 business owners
Jun 8 2021
DOJ makes moves to assure access in DC, Maryland, and Virginia businesses.
The Safety Net Program Congress Forgot
Apr 26 2021
Due to the neglect of the SSI program and other programs which were meant to support the disabled population, millions of people have been forced to live in abject poverty within the richest nation in the world. They must live on outdated and below poverty level checks from the government. But if they try to supplement their menial incomes, they are penalized for the effort.
IRC office hours from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm due to rise in COVID cases
Jan 14 2021
The offices of the Independence Resource Center will be continue to be open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for office hours due to a surge in COVID cases in the area. Please contact IRC at info@charlottesvilleirc.org if you need to contact staff. We are experiencing technical problems with our phone message system. Thank you for your patience.