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This ruling from Ohio’s highest court is ‘an affront’ to disabled voters
More than a lifesaver, Charlottesville woman and her service dog are ‘better together’
UVa Health Mobile Care is coming to Independence Resource Center
Concerns raised over Charlottesville utility poles placement violating ADA laws
Justice Department to Publish Final Rule to Improve Access to Medical Care for People with Disabilities
Justice Department Finds Minnesota City’s “Crime-Free” Housing Program Discriminates Against Tenants with Mental Health Disabilities
Justice Department Finds Nebraska Violates Federal Civil Rights Laws by Unnecessarily Institutionalizing People with Serious Mental Illness
Accessible Street Design Survey for the Disabled Community
“Lunch and Learn” discusses accessibility in houses
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May 20 2025
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This ruling from Ohio’s highest court is ‘an affront’ to disabled voters
Oct 18 2024
Early Wednesday, on the second day of early voting in Georgia, I saw numerous elderly people on walkers and using canes to cast their ballots in DeKalb County. Some of them made use of the curb cuts to get in line. What I witnessed was a direct result of previous votes for politicians who focused on making voting more accessible. And those politicians were compelled to do so by voters with disabilities who made their voices heard. Read More
More than a lifesaver, Charlottesville woman and her service dog are ‘better together’
Sep 20 2024
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – A service dog named Irene is being recognized for her service after saving her partner’s life.
“I’ve had Irene, I’ve been paired up with her for six years and I definitely feel that, that is 6 years I wouldn’t have had without her. Absolutely,” said Tamera Mason, Irene’s partner.
Mason and Irene go together like two peas in a pod. Read More
UVa Health Mobile Care is coming to Independence Resource Center
Aug 29 2024
UVA Health is excited to announce a new kind of care aimed at helping our communities to stay as healthy as possible. We are committed to caring not only for patients who come into our clinics, but also for the broader community, including those with the greatest gaps in healthcare.
Access to healthcare services can help to prevent sickness and promote well-being. UVA Health Mobile Care is here to help when:
• You can’t wait for an appointment with your regular provider and would like to be seen for a non-emergency situation
• You don’t yet have a regular provider in a clinic and want to establish care
• You have transportation limitations and need care close to home
Concerns raised over Charlottesville utility poles placement violating ADA laws
Aug 27 2024
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Concern has been raised over an ongoing ADA violation in Charlottesville.
The issue stems from where utility poles are placed, forcing some people off the sidewalk and onto the road.
“When you force people who use wheelchairs out into the street, you’re just asking for catastrophe,” Independence Resource Center Tom Vandever said. Read More
Justice Department to Publish Final Rule to Improve Access to Medical Care for People with Disabilities
Jul 26 2024
On the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Attorney General Merrick B. Garland signed a final rule under Title II of the ADA to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for people with disabilities. MDE includes equipment like medical examination tables, weight scales, dental chairs, x-ray machines and mammography machines. Accessible MDE is essential for people with disabilities to have equal access to medical care. Read More
Justice Department Finds Minnesota City’s “Crime-Free” Housing Program Discriminates Against Tenants with Mental Health Disabilities
May 21 2024
The Justice Department announced today that the city of Anoka, Minnesota, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act by denying tenants with mental health disabilities an equal opportunity to receive emergency assistance. Read More
Justice Department Finds Nebraska Violates Federal Civil Rights Laws by Unnecessarily Institutionalizing People with Serious Mental Illness
May 14 2024
The Justice Department announced today that it found that Nebraska is unnecessarily segregating people with serious mental illness (SMI) in assisted living facilities and day program facilities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C. The department found that Nebraska is restricting access to critical community-based services that people with SMI need to live and work in the community. Read More
Accessible Street Design Survey for the Disabled Community
May 7 2024
You are invited to participate in a research study being conducted by Smart Growth America, supported by the International Parking & Mobility Institute and the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund. Read More
“Lunch and Learn” discusses accessibility in houses
Feb 9 2024
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) – Housing advocates are keeping the conversations going after the two days SAW Housing Summit that was held last year.
The topic of this most recent “Lunch and Learn” was centered around accessible housing and housing for older adults. Scott Pruett, Director of the Universal Design Project said why there is some accessibility legislation found under fair housing laws there is not a lot of regulations when it comes to accessibility in the housing market.
“The ADA does not apply to privately owned homes, it is more for commercial spaces,” said Scott Pruett.
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