DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization
Educators meet in Charlottesville with goal of improving disability access in higher education
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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’
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
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DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization
Jun 26 2026
The Justice Department released a memo this week that quietly calls into question decades of civil rights protections for Americans with disabilities and stirred fear and anger among advocates and families.
The memo, an opinion from the Office of Legal Counsel, argues that states do not have to provide in-home or community-based care to people with disabilities who need support. These services allow many disabled Americans to continue to live, learn and work at home or in their own communities, among family and friends. Read More
Educators meet in Charlottesville with goal of improving disability access in higher education
May 29 2026
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. — Over 100 educators met in Charlottesville Thursday, May 28, to give people with disabilities better access to higher education.
The Association on Higher Education and Disability in Virginia and the Virginia Higher Education Accessibility Partners came together at Piedmont Virginia Community College to learn and discuss how to help students with disabilities overcome barriers their peers often don’t.
For $145, attendees could go to two different sessions. One session tackled ADA compliance on campuses, while another addressed how schools can standardize the intake process that disabled students must complete before college. Read More
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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
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